The image depicts an urban promenade in Caen, France, likely the Quai de Vendeuvre or Quai de Juillet, at sunset

The image depicts an urban promenade in Caen, France, likely the Quai de Vendeuvre or Quai de Juillet, at sunset. The perspective is looking westward towards the Bassin Saint-Pierre or the Orne river. The sky occupies the upper portion, characterized by layered grey and white altocumulus clouds, with a horizontal band of intense orange and yellow light from the setting sun visible through a break in the clouds in the mid-distance. A wide, paved pedestrian promenade extends diagonally from the lower left to the upper right. Long, parallel stripes of sunlight and shadow from an unseen structure or trees line the promenade, suggesting low sun angle. Along the left edge of the promenade, a dark-colored barrier or railing supports several tall, rectangular flags, primarily red and blue, some partially displaying text. Two individuals are visible walking away from the viewer on the left side of the promenade. A third individual walks further down the promenade on the right, also moving away. Additional distant figures are faintly discernible. Parallel to the promenade on the right, a row of approximately ten identical, tall, dark grey metal streetlights extends into the distance. Each streetlight consists of a vertical pole with a horizontal crossbar supporting two light fixtures directed inwards towards the promenade. Several birds, likely gulls, are perched on the horizontal crossbars of these streetlights, silhouetted against the sky. One bird is prominently visible on the fourth streetlight from the foreground. Beneath the streetlights, a row of leafless deciduous trees with dark branches borders a parking area. Multiple vehicles, including dark-colored cars and a white van, are parked or moving in this area. In the background, beyond the trees and vehicles, indistinct multi-story urban buildings are silhouetted against the horizon. The overall lighting is dim, emphasizing the contrast between the brightly lit sunset and the shaded foreground elements. The leafless trees suggest late autumn or winter.