This is a nocturnal, elevated view of the Mediterranean coastline in Bat Yam, Israel

This is a nocturnal, elevated view of the Mediterranean coastline in Bat Yam, Israel. The dark sky extends over dark teal-green sea water, where multiple lines of white-capped waves break towards the shore. A narrow strip of dark sand beach separates the water from the vegetated cliff. The immediate foreground shows sandy earth with a central, dense bush of bright yellow flowers, surrounded by various green and dried plants. A small palm tree with dark green fronds is visible on the right, situated between the upper vegetation and the beach level. No human activity or man-made structures are discernible on the beach or in the water.