This image captures a tall, precariously balanced cairn on a pebble beach in Mirište, Montenegro, under a clear blue sky with sparse, wispy clouds

This image captures a tall, precariously balanced cairn on a pebble beach in Mirište, Montenegro, under a clear blue sky with sparse, wispy clouds. The central subject is a remarkably tall stack of approximately 20-25 naturally smoothed stones, varying in color and size. The base consists of a broad, flat, reddish-brown stone, topped by a large, smooth, light grey stone. Ascending the cairn, the stones progressively decrease in size, exhibiting a palette of light grey, white, various shades of reddish-brown, and a few smaller greenish-blue stones near the apex. The topmost stone is a small, dark reddish-brown fragment. The stones display natural patterns and varying textures. The foreground consists of a densely packed pebble beach, with stones ranging from fine gravel to small rocks, in shades of white, grey, tan, and reddish-brown. Several larger, loose stones matching the colors of the cairn are scattered on the beach, particularly in the immediate vicinity of the stacked rocks. The background features a steep, verdant coastline. To the left, a heavily forested mountain slope rises sharply, densely covered in dark green foliage. Partially visible among the trees are modern architectural structures with flat roofs and light-colored facades, suggesting resort buildings, with what appears to be a pool reflecting the sky. To the right, another green-covered hill descends towards the beach. Further right, on the beach itself, are multiple white, columnar structures, possibly supports for umbrellas or a pier, and a larger, rectangular, open-sided building with a light-colored roof, likely a beach bar or restaurant. The sky occupies the upper third of the image, displaying a bright, light blue hue with thin, elongated white cloud formations, some resembling contrails. The overall lighting suggests daytime, possibly morning or late afternoon, given the soft illumination. No individuals are present in the scene.