Photorealistic Owl in a Castle Courtyard at Golden Hour

A photorealistic owl perched on a weathered stone balustrade in a medieval castle courtyard. Warm golden-hour sunlight slants across mossy walls, ivy curling along arches, and torches flicker softly along the walkways. The owl has rich brown and white plumage, sharp amber eyes, and a subtle ruffle in its feathers, looking directly at the viewer. The courtyard features damp, glistening paving stones, a central fountain with carved gargoyles, and a shallow depth of field that keeps the owl in razor-sharp focus while the background recedes into gentle bokeh. High-resolution textures, natural lighting, micro-detail on feathers and beak, realistic shadows, and a slight breeze rustling the leaves.