Elegant Stone Lantern in a Tranquil Japanese Garden

An elegant stone lantern (toro) stands on a moss-covered pedestal at the edge of a tranquil koi pond within a serene Japanese garden. The weathered stone bears delicate lichen and a soft patina; warm amber light glows from within, reflecting on the still water and the surrounding mossy stones. Nearby, a winding gravel path and stepping stones meander through a landscape of a bamboo fence, gracefully swaying pine trees, and maple trees with red leaves. A fine mist hovers over the pond, heightening the lantern’s glow as dawn or dusk paints the scene in pink-gold light. In the distance, a partial torii gate dissolves into the fog and a wooden footbridge spans a narrow stream. The composition is calm and minimalist, with textures of rough stone, smooth water, silver-green moss, and delicate fronds rendered in meticulous detail. A slightly low camera angle with shallow depth of field creates painterly bokeh in the background, and the whole image is captured in high resolution with cinematic lighting, delivering a tranquil, zen mood suitable for 8k realism.