A large white seagull with a yellow beak and pink legs is in sharp focus in the foreground, its wings spread wide as it flies downwards towards the viewer, with motion blur visible on the wing tips. The background is out of focus and shows a beach scene with tan sand and many people scattered across it. Some people are sitting or lying down on the sand, some are standing, and a few are near the water's edge. In the distance behind the beach, there are buildings with white facades and dark roofs, some with chimneys, and a green strip of land is visible in front of the buildings. Above the buildings, the sky is blue with white clouds. The bottom edge of the image shows a white railing or ledge, suggesting the photo was taken from a slightly elevated position.