The image displays a coastal scene on a beach in Noumea, France, under an overcast sky suggesting either dawn or dusk

The image displays a coastal scene on a beach in Noumea, France, under an overcast sky suggesting either dawn or dusk. The upper two-thirds of the frame features a sky with layered, rippled cloud formations. A horizontal band of orange-yellow light is visible on the horizon, partially obscured by clouds. The mid-ground shows calm ocean water, reflecting the sky's hues. A continuous line of yellow, barrel-shaped buoys floats horizontally across the water, defining a boundary. In the distant left, a small, rocky island with minimal vegetation and a slender vertical structure is visible. A dark, vegetated landmass appears on the distant right. The foreground consists of a light grey-brown sandy beach, speckled with dark granular material. Small, gentle waves break at the waterline, creating a thin, white foam line. No human or animal subjects are present; the scene is devoid of activity.