The image displays a group of geese resting on a small marshy area. The horizon is positioned about a third from the top of the image, featuring a flat landscape with soft clouds overhead. The brushstrokes are fine, detailing the plumage of the geese and ripples in the water. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones resembling an old photograph or etching. In the background, more geese are flying across the sky with their reflections visible in the water. Light and shadow play subtly on the landscape and water surface.