The image displays a bustling beach in Kathaluwa, Sri Lanka, under a heavily overcast sky

The image displays a bustling beach in Kathaluwa, Sri Lanka, under a heavily overcast sky. The foreground consists of light-colored, fine sand marked by numerous footprints. In the midground, approximately 15 to 20 individuals are present. On the left, two persons are lying prone on towels directly on the sand, while another is seated upright on a striped towel, appearing to interact with a personal device. Adjacent to this group, a rack holds several upright blue surfboards, positioned near two white signs on poles. A single individual in a red shirt is observed bending over a wooden bench or platform in this area. To the right, a series of seven open-sided, thatch-roofed huts (palapas) are aligned along the beach. Each hut provides shade for sun loungers and small tables, predominantly painted in shades of purple, pink, and light blue. Multiple individuals are seated or reclined on these loungers, engaged in leisure activities. The background features a dense expanse of tropical vegetation, primarily palm trees, with sections of buildings displaying tiled roofs visible through the foliage on the right. In the far left background, a small, vegetated rocky islet or outcrop is situated in the ocean, where small waves are breaking near the shore.