The scene shows a white egret standing on a floating barrier made of dark-colored, rounded floats interspersed with yellow rectangular floats. The barrier stretches horizontally across the frame in a slight curve on a body of water. The water is dark blue and rippled. In the background, the horizon is visible with a slightly overcast sky. A faint outline of an island or landmass is visible in the distance. The egret is initially standing still, then takes flight, flying low over the barrier.