The picture shows two mills, one large and one small, standing side by side on the edge of a canal. The mills are of the polder mill type and are made of wood. The large mill has a round superstructure with a thatched roof, while the small mill has a square superstructure with a tiled roof.
The picture was taken in a snowy landscape. The mills are covered in snow and the river is frozen. The sun is low in the sky and shines on the snow, giving the photo a warm and atmospheric look.
The photo was taken in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The windmills are in the Oudorperpolder, a polder north of the city. The polder is an important nature reserve and is protected as a Natura 2000 area.
The picture is a fine example of Dutch culture and history. Mills are an important symbol of the Netherlands and have been in use for centuries. The snow gives the photo a winter atmosphere and makes it a beautiful picture.