The scene depicts two traditional fishermen standing on bamboo rafts on a calm, reflective river during a vibrant sunset. Each fisherman is dressed in dark clothing and wearing a wide-brimmed conical hat, captured in silhouette against the glowing horizon. One figure stands in the foreground, using a long pole to navigate, while the second figure is positioned slightly further back and to the right, also using a pole to glide across the water.
In the background, dramatic, craggy limestone karst mountains rise steeply from the water's edge, their jagged peaks softened by the warm, atmospheric haze of the setting sun. The composition emphasizes the horizontal expanse of the river and the verticality of the peaks, creating a sense of tranquil, timeless scale.
The colour palette is dominated by intense warm tones, including shades of amber, orange, and deep gold reflected in the mirror-like surface of the river. As the light fades, the landforms and figures shift into deep, near-black shadows, which contrast sharply with the brilliant sky. The image has the aesthetic quality of a professional travel photograph, capturing a serene and iconic landscape moment.