This whimsical painting depicts a vibrant marshland scene set against a radiant, multi-colored sunset. At the center of the composition, a mallard duck is captured in mid-flight, gliding low over a serene, turquoise-tinted pond. The foreground is lush with detailed flora, including clumps of tall grasses, flowering plants, and small clusters of wild strawberries. Two bright blue kingfishers perch on low-hanging branches, one of which holds a small silver fish in its beak. A solitary pheasant stands to the left, while a small turtle and a cricket-like insect are positioned near the bottom right, adding to the varied wildlife present in the habitat.
The setting is rendered in a stylized, almost folk-art aesthetic, with bold blocks of colour and distinct, decorative outlines. The background features a striking gradient that transitions from a cool, clear blue at the top to a warm, glowing yellow and amber near the horizon line. Surrounding the water are silhouettes of bare, spindly trees and dense, leafy shrubs. The scene is bathed in the golden light of a setting sun, which creates a serene, dreamlike mood across the entire landscape. The artist's signature, "I. Stefanek 1978," is visible in the bottom right corner.