The scene depicts a calm body of water under a clear blue sky in Mira, Portugal, during daylight hours

The scene depicts a calm body of water under a clear blue sky in Mira, Portugal, during daylight hours. In the immediate foreground and extending into the left midground, dense, dried reeds and grasses line the water's edge. A two-story, light ochre-colored building with a terracotta-tiled roof is situated on the opposing bank, positioned behind three mature palm trees that stand on a sandy strip. The building features visible windows and a covered lower-level facade. Reflections of the building, palm trees, and sky are sharply rendered on the dark blue water's surface. Two dark-feathered waterfowl are observed floating on the water in the middle-right. The distant background consists of a tree line with mixed deciduous and evergreen foliage. A single, thin white contrail traverses the upper-right quadrant of the clear sky. No human subjects are present.