An elevated, wide-angle view captures the harbor and town of Portofino, Italy, framed by steep, tree-covered hillsides under clear skies

An elevated, wide-angle view captures the harbor and town of Portofino, Italy, framed by steep, tree-covered hillsides under clear skies. The tranquil, turquoise waters of the harbor contain approximately 15 small white fishing boats and dinghies, with a larger white tourist vessel, featuring orange life rafts on its upper deck, docked at a pier in the foreground. The waterfront is densely lined with multi-story buildings displaying typical Ligurian pastel colors, including reds, yellows, greens, and creams. Several buildings feature ground-level establishments with awnings. A sandy beach area is visible at the head of the harbor, with a few individuals discernible on the beach and promenade. On the hillside overlooking the town, a distinct plume of light grey smoke rises from the dense green foliage. The extreme foreground features out-of-focus yellow wildflowers and rock, indicating the photograph was taken from a natural, elevated vantage point.