This image depicts a coastal scene in Sestri Levante, Italy

This image depicts a coastal scene in Sestri Levante, Italy. In the foreground, a narrow strip of pebbled beach is visible, transitioning into the sea. Five individuals are present in the water, standing with water reaching approximately to their chests or shoulders, suggesting shallow depth. They are observed from behind or in profile, appearing as silhouettes against the brighter water. One person on the far left appears to be holding an object or gesturing with their hand. Above the water, a large dark-colored seagull is captured mid-flight, prominently positioned in the upper center of the frame, wings extended and legs tucked. Its head is turned slightly downward. The middle ground features the calm sea, dotted with multiple sailboats and smaller motorboats anchored or drifting in the distance. The background is dominated by layers of receding mountains or hills, exhibiting a hazy, blue-grey atmospheric perspective that indicates significant distance. The sky above is clear, displaying a gradient from a light, warm yellow-orange near the horizon to a pale blue overhead, consistent with late afternoon or early evening light.