Nun in Toledo Cloister Garden at Twilight

Indigo ambient light washes over an ancient stone cloister in Toledo as evening approaches. A nun in a dark habit stands amidst whitewashed arches, her veil pulled tight against the whipping wind that stirs the young green leaves of a potted cypress. Distant city lights begin to glow orange behind the high walls, against the deep blue of the early spring sky. The rough texture of the weathered masonry catches the fading natural light, while shadows lengthen across the paved courtyard. She stands still, a solitary figure framed by the curved columns, her gaze directed toward the distant urban glow. The edge of her sleeve blurs slightly from the movement of the wind.