This is an aerial photograph taken from an aircraft, with a portion of an engine cowling visible in the lower right quadrant

This is an aerial photograph taken from an aircraft, with a portion of an engine cowling visible in the lower right quadrant. The scene depicts a wide view of Long Island Sound, specifically off the coast of Branford, Connecticut. The upper half of the image features a pale blue sky with sparse, wispy cirrus clouds and a subtle atmospheric haze near the horizon. Below the horizon, the dark blue-gray expanse of Long Island Sound dominates the mid-ground, dotted with numerous small to medium-sized islands, many appearing wooded, consistent with the Thimble Islands archipelago. In the foreground, the Connecticut coastline is visible, characterized by developed residential and commercial areas, roads, and sections of natural terrain, including a prominent inlet or river estuary on the lower left. No individuals or specific activities are discernible within the frame.