A wide-angle image captured from an elevated rocky outcrop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcases a panoramic view of the city, coastline, and Atlantic Ocean under a partially cloudy sky

A wide-angle image captured from an elevated rocky outcrop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcases a panoramic view of the city, coastline, and Atlantic Ocean under a partially cloudy sky. The foreground features approximately thirty to forty individuals, predominantly young adults, seated or kneeling on the rugged terrain, facing towards the horizon. Their attire is casual, including t-shirts, shorts, and light jackets. Several backpacks are visible on the ground near the seated individuals. One person, positioned centrally in the foreground and facing away from the camera, is standing and holding a smartphone upwards, apparently photographing the expansive vista. Beyond the people, the urban landscape of Rio de Janeiro unfolds. The Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is visible on the left, reflecting the sky. To its right, a dense concentration of high-rise buildings extends along a long, curved sandy beach, characteristic of Ipanema and Copacabana. The beach borders the Atlantic Ocean, which stretches out to the right and into the distance. Distant mountains and hills punctuate the horizon, fading into a light haze. The sky is predominantly covered with layered, altocumulus-like clouds, with a subtle brighter glow near the horizon, indicative of either sunrise or sunset. The overall lighting is soft and diffused.