How does Roger Fenton use visual composition in Valley of the Shadow of Death to depict the loss of war?

A. Cannonballs in a barren landscape celebrate the glory of battle.
B. Cannonballs are a reminder of a victorious battle.
C. Cannonballs in the barren landscape are a symbol of war.
D. Cannonballs in a barren landscape hint at the missing dead.

C. Cannonballs in the barren landscape are a symbol of war.