Sun at edge sheet. #8035

Sunlight filters through a single leaf, its veins etched in delicate contrast against the warm glow. The leaf’s surface, textured with fine ridges and subtle imperfections, catches the light at its edge, where a soft lens flare glows like a quiet star. Surrounding foliage forms a dark, blurred backdrop, their shapes softened by depth and shadow. The sky behind is a pale, diffused wash of light, suggesting late afternoon or early evening. The color palette is muted—greens, golds, and silvers—creating a tranquil, almost meditative mood. The image captures a fleeting moment of natural stillness, where light and shadow interact gently, revealing the quiet beauty of an ordinary leaf in its environment.