水鏡の黄昏⛩️

An old shrine's chozuya (purification fountain), the still surface of a stone basin filled with water, reflects fiery autumn leaves on the water's surface, but the actual colors are inverted, with the autumn leaves underwater a deep blue-purple and emerald green, while the actual autumn leaves above the water's surface are bright salmon pink and cream. A rusted bronze ladle rests on the edge of the basin, with a fallen leaf caught on its handle. In the background, a dilapidated torii gate is hazy in the mist, its vermilion color fading to a grayish rose gold. The stone steps are mixed with deep green moss and scattered fallen leaves. Fine ripples spread in concentric circles on the water's surface, slightly distorting the mirror image. The close-up composition, like a macro lens, focuses on the basin and the water's surface, while the surrounding area is largely blurred, creating an abstract mass of color. Light shines in from above at an angle and reflects off the water's surface, creating a mysterious band of light. The atmosphere evokes a sense of moist humidity, and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi are expressed through color.