The image shows a side channel on the right bank of the Abava River in winter near Abava Rapids. The narrow stream is partly covered with ice and snow, while a dark strip of slowly flowing water remains visible in the center. Uneven ice edges mark the boundaries of the current.

Tree branches stretch across the channel, covered with snow and patches of moss and lichen. Shrubs and bare trees line the banks, and the ground is covered with an even layer of snow. Sunlight illuminates the branches and creates long shadows on the snow.

The scene reflects a calm winter day along the riverbank. The winding channel leads the view deeper into the forest, where the narrow stream continues between the trees. The setting shows a quiet winter landscape with strong contrasts of light and shadow.