This elevated wide-angle image depicts a coastal urban landscape in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at either sunrise or sunset, characterized by warm, golden light and a clear sky transitioning from light blue to a pale yellow-orange at the horizon

This elevated wide-angle image depicts a coastal urban landscape in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at either sunrise or sunset, characterized by warm, golden light and a clear sky transitioning from light blue to a pale yellow-orange at the horizon. The view looks eastward from a high point, likely within the Vidigal favela, over São Conrado beach and the sprawling city beyond. In the immediate foreground, to the bottom right, is a flat rooftop surface with a light blue finish, featuring a colorful graphic mural that reads "ESCOLA VIDIGAL" alongside stylized figures. A dark metal railing runs along the perimeter of this rooftop. Below it, an orange-colored building structure is partially visible. To the bottom left, partially obscured by green foliage, is another orange structure with two dark circular tops, resembling water tanks or utility components. The midground is dominated by a dense urban environment that descends from a steep, verdant mountain on the left. This includes a tightly packed favela settlement on the hillside, consisting of numerous irregularly built, varied-colored structures. Below, a continuous strip of multi-story buildings lines the long, curving coastline, fronting an expansive beach. The Atlantic Ocean occupies the right side of the midground and background, reflecting the golden light of the sky with gentle waves. In the distant background, several hazy mountains rise from the coastline, receding into the atmospheric perspective. No individuals are visible in the scene.