Dawn Lotus Pond Mist Brazil Dry Season

Pale gold light strikes the surface of a lotus pond nestled among terraced garden plots in Brazil. Wisps of mist rise from the dark water, catching the first rays of sunrise. Dry season winds whip the green lotus leaves, bending them sharply against the morning air. The shallow depth of field blurs the background terraces into soft greens and browns while keeping the foreground flowers sharp. Textured petals show signs of wind wear, their edges frayed and slightly curled. Dark shadows pool in the water beneath the floating pads. A droplet rests on the tip of a bent leaf, trembling before falling into the stillness below.