The image displays a wide-angle view of a sunset over a body of water and a distant landmass

The image displays a wide-angle view of a sunset over a body of water and a distant landmass. The scene is located in a coastal area of Dumbéa, New Caledonia, France. The upper portion of the frame is dominated by a sky filled with scattered altocumulus or stratocumulus clouds, which are illuminated with hues of orange and yellow near the horizon, transitioning to darker grey and muted blue tones higher up. Crepuscular rays emanate from a bright, partially obscured sun positioned just above the distant landmass, slightly right of the frame's horizontal center. A dark, silhouetted mountain range or a series of hills forms a distinct horizon line, separating the sky from the water. The profiles of these landforms are irregular. The lower portion of the image depicts a body of water, likely the ocean or a large bay. Its surface is textured with numerous ripples and small waves. The setting sun's light reflects intensely on the water, creating a broad, shimmering path of golden-orange light that extends from the horizon towards the foreground. The water appears darker in the immediate foreground and towards the left and right edges, receiving less direct light reflection. No human figures, vessels, or artificial structures are visible within the frame.