The image provides an elevated, dusk-time view of the waterfront in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, specifically overlooking the Mercado Modelo and the Baía de Todos-os-Santos

The image provides an elevated, dusk-time view of the waterfront in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, specifically overlooking the Mercado Modelo and the Baía de Todos-os-Santos. The perspective appears to be from a building adjacent to or part of the Lacerda Elevator complex. In the immediate foreground on the left, a portion of a cream-colored, multi-story building is visible, featuring a long horizontal section with numerous windows and an illuminated enclosed balcony area projecting outward, supported by a decorative railing. The building's interior lights are active. The midground features the distinct yellow-painted Mercado Modelo building, with a dark red-brown gabled roof and a central circular facade displaying "MERCADO MODELO." This building is well-lit, casting light onto the surrounding area. In front of the Mercado Modelo is a large paved public square, mostly empty, with several dark green trees under artificial illumination. Beyond the square, a multi-lane street carries vehicular traffic, including several white and dark cars, and a light-colored truck. Streetlights illuminate the roadway. A zebra crosswalk is visible in the lower-left, where a small group of indistinct figures can be seen. Further into the midground, the Baía de Todos-os-Santos stretches across the scene. A pier with multiple small boats docked and moving is visible on the water's edge. Distant landmasses or structures are discernible across the bay under a twilight sky. The background consists of the bay merging with a horizon line under a sky transitioning from pale blue at the horizon to a darker blue-gray overhead, with scattered dark clouds. Artificial lights are visible across the distant bay and on the landmasses. To the right of the Mercado Modelo, various multi-story urban buildings with illuminated windows contribute to the city lights. Reflections of internal lights from the vantage point are visible on the glass through which the photograph was taken, particularly in the upper-right quadrant. The overall scene depicts an active urban environment transitioning into night, characterized by a mix of architectural structures, artificial illumination, and natural features.