Dramatic Light and Shadow on Abstract Steps

Ultra-high-contrast architectural photograph of a concrete staircase. A single directional beam of light enters from the left, carving long, hard-edged shadows across each step. The overlapping light and shade create abstract geometric shapes—triangles, rhombi, and stair-step silhouettes—that recede into the distance as the stairs vanish into a soft, dim horizon. Textures: rough concrete treads with chipped edges, speckled surfaces, faint wet patches catching highlights. Perspective from a low angle, looking up toward the illuminated portion; shallow depth of field on the foreground steps while the background dissolves into atmospheric blur. Color palette: stark black-and-white or desaturated blues with warm amber highlights. Mood: dramatic, mysterious, contemplative. Style: contemporary abstract photography / minimalism focusing on light, shadow, and form. Optional film grain to add tactile quality.