This image depicts a bustling coastal scene in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, specifically centered around the Farol da Barra (Barra Lighthouse) and the adjacent beach

This image depicts a bustling coastal scene in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, specifically centered around the Farol da Barra (Barra Lighthouse) and the adjacent beach. The time is late afternoon or early evening, indicated by the low sun casting bright light and long shadows, particularly on the right side of the frame. The sky is a mix of blue and white, with prominent white and gray cumulus clouds scattered across the upper half of the image. The sun is largely obscured by clouds but creates a bright backlight from the right. In the left and central midground, a sandy beach is densely populated with individuals. Approximately two dozen blue-and-white beach umbrellas are open, beneath which numerous beach chairs are set up, some occupied. People are seen relaxing on the sand, walking along the shoreline, and swimming in the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean, with gentle waves breaking near the shore, extends to the horizon on the left. Rocky formations are visible where the land meets the sea on the far left. In the central background, the Farol da Barra (Barra Lighthouse) stands prominently on an elevated landform. The lighthouse exhibits its characteristic black and white striped pattern. Below and to the right of the lighthouse, a paved promenade or sidewalk is crowded with pedestrians. Several tall palm trees with visible fronds are spaced along this promenade, their silhouettes partially obscuring the view. To the far right, a large, multi-story white building with numerous windows and balconies occupies a significant portion of the frame. A tall pole runs vertically in front of this building. A street or parking area is visible beside the building, with at least one white car present. In the immediate foreground on the right, a weathered concrete retaining wall or barrier runs diagonally. Adjacent to this wall, on a sidewalk, a person is seated on a white plastic stool next to a white vendor's cart, seemingly attending to items for sale. Further along the sidewalk, other pedestrians are visible, including one person in a red shirt carrying a backpack. Streetlights are also discernible along the promenade.