Red-crested Cardinal in Buenos Aires Japanese Garden

A hyper-realistic, cinematic scene of a red-crested cardinal perched on a moss-covered rock in the Jardín Japonés (Japanese Garden) in Palermo, Buenos Aires. The cardinal faces slightly left, its vivid red crest standing tall against a soft grey body with a black mask around the eyes and white throat. Surrounding it are vibrant blooms: clusters of pink and red azaleas, white and pink camellias, and cascading purple wisteria. In the background, a tranquil koi pond with lily pads glints under warm golden-hour sunlight. A traditional stone lantern and a wooden arched bridge peek through the lush foliage. Light filters through bamboo and maple trees, casting dappled patterns on the rocks and water. The scene is framed by morning dew, crisp textures on feathers, wet stone, and delicate petals, with a shallow depth of field that gently blurs the distant Buenos Aires skyline into soft bokeh. The overall mood is serene, colorful, and distinctly blending South American setting with Japanese garden aesthetics.