A high-angle photograph captures a populated pebble beach and the Atlantic Ocean under clear daylight conditions in Caniço, Portugal

A high-angle photograph captures a populated pebble beach and the Atlantic Ocean under clear daylight conditions in Caniço, Portugal. The deep blue ocean, occupying the upper two-thirds of the frame, transitions to a lighter aqua near the shore, revealing the dark pebble seabed. Approximately 15 to 20 individuals are swimming or wading in the nearshore waters, with one person on a yellow inflatable object further out. The lower third depicts a wide, dark grey pebble beach, where an estimated 50 to 70 individuals are observed sunbathing or resting on assorted beach towels. Multiple colorful beach umbrellas are deployed for shade. A dark, rectangular structure, possibly a beach hut or changing cabin, is centrally located on the beach. The immediate foreground on the left and bottom right displays rugged, vegetated cliffside terrain from which the scene is viewed.