Photorealistic Castle Battlements at Sunset

Ultra-realistic, photorealistic scene of a medieval castle perched on wind-swept battlements. The viewer stands on the crenellated parapet, gazing across the curtain walls toward soaring towers and a grand gatehouse. Weathered limestone blocks show intricate cracks, moss, and lichen; a narrow wooden walkway runs along the edge. A guard in leather armor leans on a bollard, a heraldic banner snapping in a brisk breeze. The distant landscape unfolds with rolling hills, a winding river, and a village dotted with red-tiled roofs beneath a dramatic golden-hour sky. Foreground details include arrow slits, merlons, and embrasures; stone surfaces have subtle rain-wash and wet highlights. The scene is rendered with cinematic composition, high dynamic range, 8K ultra-detail textures, depth of field, and lifelike lighting with long shadows and warm sunlight.