An aerial photograph depicts the coastal urban environment of São Conrado Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Pedra da Gávea prominent in the background

An aerial photograph depicts the coastal urban environment of São Conrado Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Pedra da Gávea prominent in the background. The foreground features the Atlantic Ocean, transitioning from deep teal to lighter turquoise near the shore, with multiple lines of white-capped waves breaking. A wide, light-colored sandy beach runs horizontally, populated by numerous small figures (people) engaged in activities like sunbathing and walking, alongside scattered yellow beach umbrellas and sun loungers. A paved road or promenade separates the beach from a densely built urban area comprising numerous multi-story residential and commercial buildings. Lush, forested mountains, including the distinctive, sheer rock face of Pedra da Gávea, dominate the background. To the right, a river or canal (likely Canal do Joá) flows into the ocean, evidenced by a distinct plume of turbid water. A bridge spans this waterway, and a rock jetty extends into the ocean at the river mouth. The sky is overcast with a light grey haze.