This image captures a wide-angle view of a heavily populated sandy beach in Almancil, Portugal, under direct sunlight

This image captures a wide-angle view of a heavily populated sandy beach in Almancil, Portugal, under direct sunlight. The sun, positioned in the upper center of the frame, generates significant lens flare and a prominent bright reflection path across the ocean surface, which extends from the midground towards the horizon. The sky is clear, displaying a gradient from light blue at the top to a bright white near the sun. The foreground consists of light brown sand, textured with undulations and footprints. Numerous individuals are distributed across the scene, appearing primarily as dark silhouettes against the bright background. In the shallow ocean water along the left and center midground, multiple figures are observed standing, wading, and interacting with the water. On the sandy beach, a dense arrangement of dark-colored beach umbrellas is visible, beneath which groups of people are gathered, some seated or lounging. Additional beach items, including towels and a blue cooler, are discernible on the sand in the lower-left to mid-foreground. The overall environment depicts a busy recreational beach.