Warm Night Glow of Japanese Paper Lanterns

A collection of traditional Japanese paper lanterns (washi) glowing warmly at night, hanging from delicate bamboo strings and wooden posts along a narrow garden path. Lanterns vary in shape—cylindrical, spherical, and slightly tapered—with soft translucent shades in red, ivory, and amber, each bearing subtle kanji or floral motifs. Their internal amber light casts cozy halos on wet stone and weathered wood, creating a warm contrast against a deep midnight blue sky. Mist drifts through the scene, producing dreamy bokeh and gentle shadows, while distant lanterns fade into the background and a faint crescent moon glows overhead. Rich textures: the fibrous washi, the grain of wood and bamboo, and the reflective sheen on stones. Cinematic lighting, high detail, painterly realism, foreground lanterns in sharp focus and background lanterns softly blurred, with a quiet, serene atmosphere. Optional touch: delicate ink brush calligraphy on some lanterns.