Gothic Revival Castle Under a Dramatic Sky

An ultra-detailed Gothic Revival castle perched on a rugged cliff, built from weathered limestone. The roofline is a labyrinth of steep pitches, ornate gables, crocketed pinnacles, spires, chimneys, and decorative dormers. Flying buttresses support lancet windows and stained glass; carved gargoyles lurk along the cornices. Ivy and moss cling to the stone while a misty moat surrounds the base; bare trees and tangled scrub frame the scene. A cobblestone path leads to a heavy wooden drawbridge spanning the moat. The sky is dramatically moody with dark storm clouds, rays of sunlight breaking through and painting the stones in gold and copper; distant lightning hints add a sense of danger. The scene is lit with high-contrast chiaroscuro, wet stones gleaming, deep shadows in arches, and a sense of wind in banners. The camera is set low and wide to emphasize the castle’s vertical towers, with a cool blue-gray palette and warm amber highlights. Ultra-realistic, high resolution.