A hyper-realistic bird’s-eye view captures the spectacle of a 16th-century pirate ship marooned in the middle of a flooded highway in Makassar, Indonesia. This ancient vessel, its tall sails tattered and draped like ghostly shrouds, exhibits wood and paint worn from centuries of sea and sun. Encircling the ship, floodwaters have transformed the road into a murky river, while elevated flyovers, packed with stationary cars, bear witness to the choke of a traffic jam spurred by relentless rains. Looming in the backdrop, the University of Makassar casts a stern watch over the chaos, its structure defiant against the storm. Nearby, Pinisi ships and smaller boats drift aimlessly, engulfed by the relentless tide. The scene is electrified by the dramatic atmosphere; ominous thunderclouds darken the sky, split intermittently by lightning that momentarily bathes the cityscape in harsh light. The downpour is torrential, cloaking the city in a veil of mist and fog, while the rain-laden waters below mirror the tempestuous tableau above. The juxtaposition of the ancient pirate ship, marooned amid modernity, alongside traditional Pinisi vessels, contrives a surreal panorama of time clashing with place. This tempestuous setting, defined by nature’s ferocity and this unlikely convergence, evokes a powerful vision of chaos and timelessness.