The image is a photograph of a common loon swimming in a body of water. The loon is facing towards the right side of the image and its head is turned towards the left side. It has a black head and neck, with a white patch on its chest and a black beak. The water is calm and still, with small ripples visible on the surface. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a cloudy sky. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the loon.