The image displays an elevated panoramic view of Funchal, Portugal, at either sunrise or sunset

The image displays an elevated panoramic view of Funchal, Portugal, at either sunrise or sunset. The sun, a prominent golden orb, is low on the horizon, positioned slightly left of center, illuminating the scene with intense orange and yellow light, casting significant lens flares. Its rays extend across the mid-ground, highlighting the urban landscape. The sky above features scattered cirrus and altocumulus clouds, transitioning from warm orange and yellow tones near the horizon to cooler blues and greys higher up. A distinct, slender crescent moon is visible in the upper-right portion of the sky. The left and central mid-ground reveal the densely built-up hillsides of Funchal, with numerous residential and commercial structures cascading down towards the coast. These buildings appear as clustered forms, some partially silhouetted, others catching direct sunlight. To the right and in the background, the Atlantic Ocean extends to a hazy horizon, with faint silhouettes of distant landmasses visible. In the immediate foreground, on the far right, dark, out-of-focus tropical foliage, resembling palm fronds, is present. A partial view of a dark roofline or structure is visible at the very bottom edge of the image, indicating the elevated vantage point. No individuals, specific actions, or interactions are discernible within the frame.