The image presents a vertical stack of eight naturally smoothed stones, forming a cairn, positioned slightly left of center on a pebble beach in Taormina, Italy

The image presents a vertical stack of eight naturally smoothed stones, forming a cairn, positioned slightly left of center on a pebble beach in Taormina, Italy. The individual stones vary in size and color, including shades of dark gray, brown, and off-white. The topmost stone is light brown with small dark indentations, while the second stone from the top is dark gray with a prominent white horizontal band. The cairn rests on a foreground of numerous rounded pebbles in varied hues of brown, gray, and beige. Beyond the immediate beach, calm sea water extends into the mid-ground. In the distant background, two rocky landmasses rise from the sea: a partially obscured rounded hill on the left and a more distinct, rugged formation on the right featuring a discernible arch. The sky above is partly cloudy, displaying soft white and gray cumulus clouds interspersed with patches of light blue, indicative of soft natural light. No individuals or active interactions are depicted.