An elevated view captures Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at dawn or dusk

An elevated view captures Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at dawn or dusk. The sky is predominantly overcast with dark blue-grey clouds, revealing a thin horizontal strip of faint orange and pink hues along the distant horizon. The Atlantic Ocean features calm waters with gentle waves breaking on a wide, light-colored sandy beach. Several illuminated temporary structures, including kiosks and tents, are present on the beach. Parallel to the beach runs a multi-lane asphalt roadway with white lane markings and directional arrows. Several vehicles are visible on the road, including a dark-colored sedan and a white bus in the distance. A wide promenade featuring a distinctive black and white geometric Portuguese mosaic pavement borders the roadway. Landscaped median strips with palm trees and various green vegetation separate road sections and the promenade. To the right, a row of multi-story urban buildings lines the street, some with visible balconies. The image is captured from a higher floor of an adjacent building, with part of its modern facade and balcony railing visible in the lower right foreground. Streetlights are illuminated along the entire visible stretch of the road and beach. In the background, prominent mountains, including the distinctive Morro Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers) peak, rise above the cityscape. No individuals are clearly discernible.