The scene presents an expansive stretch of water with a lightly rippled surface reflecting the pale colors of the sky. Soft, scattered clouds drift overhead, with bands of blue breaking through and lending the landscape a calm, clear autumn atmosphere. The meeting of sky and water enhances the sense of openness typical of broad rivers or lakes.

In the foreground, reeds grow along the shoreline, their stems bent by the wind. A cluster of these reeds extends slightly into the water, where brown, dried stalks intermingle with fresher green shoots. This band of vegetation adds natural texture and gently defines the edge of the shore.

Across the water lies a distant forest, its treetops glowing with autumn colors ranging from warm yellows and oranges to deeper green hues. The tree line stretches across the horizon, balancing the wide water surface with a seasonal palette. Overall, the landscape conveys a quiet, harmonious sense of autumn.