This image presents a nighttime panoramic view from an elevated position in Ercolano, Italy

This image presents a nighttime panoramic view from an elevated position in Ercolano, Italy. In the foreground, a light-colored metal railing, consisting of a horizontal top bar supported by numerous vertical balusters, stretches across the lower portion of the frame. Below the railing, dark, dense foliage with discernible leaves occupies the bottommost section. Immediately beyond the railing, the terrain descends, showing silhouetted, sparse vegetation, including what appear to be trees and shrubs, under low ambient light. The midground and background reveal an expansive urban landscape illuminated by numerous artificial lights. These lights, emanating from buildings, streets, and potentially vehicles, form a dense, glowing pattern that outlines a sprawling city extending along a curved coastline. A dark body of water, consistent with the Bay of Naples, is visible on the horizon, with several distinct lights on its surface, indicative of distant vessels. The sky above is dark and cloudless, providing no discernible features. No individuals or specific human activity are directly visible.