Black-and-white photograph showing the stern of a Japanese naval warship at sunset. The strong contrast highlights the silhouettes of three crew members standing on an elevated platform surrounded by a metal railing. Prominently displayed on one of the vertical poles is the Rising Sun Naval Ensign, symbol of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The stern structure includes several upright elements and technical fittings, forming a geometric, almost graphic composition. Above the ship, the sky is filled with layered clouds, through which the fading sunlight breaks, casting a dramatic and cinematic atmosphere over the scene.