The image depicts a winter scene in Novoe Devyatkino, Russia, characterized by snow, bare trees, and residential buildings under clear sunlight

The image depicts a winter scene in Novoe Devyatkino, Russia, characterized by snow, bare trees, and residential buildings under clear sunlight. In the foreground, approximately 20-30 mallard ducks are dispersed across a snow-covered slope. A cluster of ducks, including drakes with iridescent green heads, stands on the left. Further right, another group of ducks is visible, with some resting directly on the snow. One duck is captured mid-flight, silhouetted against a snowy embankment in the mid-left. The middle ground features a dense stand of bare deciduous trees and shrubs, indicating a gully or riverbed, all covered in snow. In the far background, multiple large, multi-story residential buildings with numerous windows and balconies are prominently visible, illuminated by the sun. The snow in the foreground exhibits sparkling textures and subtle shadows, suggesting a sunny day with low-angle light. No human subjects are present.