The image displays a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, captured from the Upper Barrakka Gardens' Saluting Battery

The image displays a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, captured from the Upper Barrakka Gardens' Saluting Battery. In the immediate foreground, a stone balustrade features three black cannons oriented towards the harbor. An inscription on the stone identifies it as "SALUTING BATTERY," with visible labels for "N°1. GUN," "N°2. GUN," and "N°3. GUN." The mid-ground is dominated by the calm, grey-blue waters of the harbor. Two large, dark-hulled superyachts are prominently moored towards the left-center, surrounded by a multitude of smaller white recreational boats and tenders dispersed across the water. To the left, a fortified landmass, identified as Fort Saint Angelo on the Birgu (Vittoriosa) peninsula, features robust stone walls and structures. The background presents a dense urban cityscape, comprising historical buildings and waterfronts of the "Three Cities" (Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua), extending along the opposite side of the harbor. The sky is predominantly covered by a patterned layer of altocumulus clouds, with patches of blue sky visible towards the right horizon. No individuals are discernible in the scene. The overall lighting suggests bright daylight.