The scene is a wide shot of a river with a distant cityscape visible on the horizon. The sky is blue with scattered white clouds. The river is calm, reflecting the sky, and there are several ducks swimming in the water. Two boats are visible in the mid-ground of the river. One appears to be a tugboat pulling a barge, and the other boat is smaller and moving at a faster pace, leaving a distinct wake. The foreground consists of the river's edge with some vegetation. Overall, the setting is a bright, clear day with typical river activity.