Autumn Feather Resting on Pond Surface

Soft indirect light washes over a single feather floating motionless on the dark, glassy surface of a small pond. The feather, displaying fine barbs in muted browns and grays, rests horizontally across the water. Behind the pond, a rough wooden workbench shows visible grain and wear, typical of a workshop in Hefei. Pale walls reflect the late afternoon window light, casting gentle shadows that define the rim of the water. Peak autumn is evident in the dry, earthy tones of the feather and the stillness of the air. A thin reflection of the wooden edge appears on the water's surface near the feather's tip.