The image depicts a wide view of a canal near Gerstheim, France, under conditions suggesting either dawn or dusk

The image depicts a wide view of a canal near Gerstheim, France, under conditions suggesting either dawn or dusk. A two-deck passenger boat, primarily white with blue accents, is positioned centrally in the canal, facing away from the viewer towards the distant horizon. Its reflection is clearly visible on the calm, grey-green water surface, which shows minimal ripples. The canal extends from the foreground into the background, flanked by parallel banks. Both the left and right banks feature a grassy embankment rising from a concrete retaining wall, a paved road or path, and a dense line of deciduous trees that appear bare, indicating a non-foliage season. Multiple streetlights are installed along both banks, with some emitting light and reflecting faintly on the water. In the lower-left foreground, a concrete structure, likely part of a lock or an abutment, is visible, topped with a metal pole and what appears to be a small control panel or sign. The sky above occupies the upper third of the frame, displaying a gradient from light blue at the zenith to a soft pinkish-orange at the horizon, with sparse, light grey cloud formations. No individuals are visible on the boat or along the banks.