Chaffinch on Lichen Branch in Autumn Light

Photorealistic close-up of a chaffinch perched on a slender branch thick with pale green and gray lichen. The bird faces slightly to the left, displaying olive-brown back, soft pinkish breast, and a blue-gray cap, with a subtle dark eye stripe. The branch is richly textured with lichens and moss. Behind it, a vibrant autumn backdrop of blazing orange, amber, and gold leaves, softly blurred into a rich bokeh. Warm golden-hour light casts gentle highlights and shadows, with subtle wind-sway in the foliage. Shot in natural colors, high-resolution, macro-friendly, lifelike detail.