The image is a black and white photograph of a canal in a small town. The canal is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are several boats moored along the sides. On the left side of the canal, there is a small bridge with a few people walking on it. The buildings on the right side are old-fashioned, with a mix of traditional and modern styles. The sky is overcast, and the water is calm and still. In the center of the image, there are two small boats, one with a man standing on the deck and the other with a sailboat. The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century.