Milky Way Over Sunflower Field in Asturias Night

A dense band of cold starlight stretches across the pitch-black sky, illuminating the tops of tall sunflower stalks below. The flowers stand in a tight cluster, their dark heads silhouetted sharply against the faint, dusty glow of the Milky Way. Dry, brittle leaves rest on the stalks, catching the subtle celestial light. The field extends into the distance, fading into the deep shadow of the night. Above, the galaxy appears as a thick, textured river of white and grey dust. The ground is flat and covered in dry earth, reflecting almost no light. One bright star marks the center of the galactic band, casting a faint, cool rim on the highest petal edges.