Serene Grey Heron at Hiroshima Waterside

Photorealistic, ultra-detailed image of a serene grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading along the calm waterside of Hiroshima, Japan. The bird stands with one leg in soft river water, bluish-grey plumage, a long S-curved neck, bright yellow eye, and a long yellow bill. Golden-hour light bathes the scene in warm peach and pale pink hues; gentle mist hovers above the water; reflections ripple on the surface. The riverbank is lined with tall reeds and a scattering of cherry blossoms along the far shore. In the background, a quiet cityscape with low-rise buildings and distant hills hints at Hiroshima. The mood is tranquil and contemplative, with a shallow depth of field keeping the heron crisp while the background softly blurs. Slight breeze, cinematic composition, shot with a 50mm lens from a slightly low angle to emphasize the bird.