Row of Autumn Lanterns in a Quiet Japanese Garden

Photorealistic scene of a row of traditional Japanese stone lanterns (tōrō) along a moss-covered stone path in a quiet temple garden during autumn. The lanterns are weathered gray with intricate carvings of lotus petals and phoenix motifs. Fallen maple leaves in blazing red, amber, and gold cushion the bases. Soft, golden-hour light filters through a canopy of maple and cedar, casting long, gentle shadows and a warm, tranquil glow. A shallow depth of field keeps the foreground lanterns crisp while the row recedes toward a serene pond framed by a bamboo grove and pine trees in the distance. Mist hovers over the water, and koi glide beneath the reflections. Palette of warm autumn tones: burnt orange, ruby, sunlit gold, sage greens, and cool stone grays. Mood is contemplative and peaceful, with meticulous detail on moss texture, stone weathering, and leaf details. No people; cinematic composition; 50mm lens perspective, slightly low angle to emphasize lantern height; high detail, HDR lighting, 4K quality.