Sunflowers Facing Light on Madrid Cliff Edge

Pale green stalks rise from dry, cracked earth along a rugged cliff edge near Retiro, Madrid. Dozens of sunflowers turn their heavy, yellow heads in unison toward the eastern horizon where soft overcast light falls through low-hanging clouds. The petals display a gradient from deep golden centers to fading pale yellow tips, showing the heat of late summer. Salt spray has left a fine white residue on the lower leaves and the rough stone face behind them. A shallow depth of field blurs the distant gray sky while keeping the nearest flower heads sharp against the muted background. at the edge is a single droplet of morning moisture clinging to the edge of a textured petal.