An outdoor scene depicts the Alster river in Hamburg, Germany, under a partially cloudy sky

An outdoor scene depicts the Alster river in Hamburg, Germany, under a partially cloudy sky. The river's surface is dark and calm, with minor ripples, reflecting the overhead clouds and the lush green trees lining both banks. The left bank is densely forested, while the right bank also features trees, with a hint of a constructed embankment further downriver. In the mid-distance, a long, slender, dark green multi-person boat, consistent with a large rowing shell or training dragon boat, moves horizontally across the frame from left to right. The boat contains approximately eight to ten individuals, seated in pairs. At the stern of the boat (viewer's left side), a person wearing a light blue top stands or sits elevated, appearing to steer or command the vessel. The sky above is a mosaic of light blue and extensive white and grey cumulus clouds, indicating daylight conditions.