hyper-realistic HDR portrait of a young Japanese woman posing for a photo on old stone steps leading to a traditional temple at blue hour, framed from mid-thigh to head, she feels like a real person pausing for a picture before continuing her walk, breathing visible only as subtle softness in the cool air. She has a soft oval face with gently rounded cheeks and a small rounded chin, light ivory-beige skin with neutral-warm undertone, visible pores on the nose and upper cheeks, a faint cool-pink flush on cheekbones from the evening air, delicate under-eye texture, natural satin sheen on the high points where light hits, no plastic smoothing. Eyes medium almond with slightly upturned outer corners, irises deep warm brown with subtle chestnut undertones, layered catchlights (lantern rectangles, sky band, tiny highlights off stone moisture), moist lower waterline. Brows straight with a mild soft arch, individual hairs visible, deep cool-brown. Nose small and neat with low-to-medium straight bridge, soft highlight, rounded tip, diffused shadow beneath. Lips medium-full with rounded cupid's bow, sheer peach-pink balm with realistic lip texture and soft highlights. Hair glossy deep black to collarbone length, slight off-center part, face-framing strands moving gently, flyaways rim-lit. Outfit: cream ribbed knit sweater with visible weave, dark navy pleated skirt or slim trousers, short charcoal coat draped over shoulders, simple leather shoes, small silver studs, thin bracelet. Pose: body angled three-quarters toward camera, weight shifted naturally, front knee slightly bent on the step, one hand holding a small paper lantern or charm near her chest (soft glow reflected on fingers), the other hand lightly touching the stone stair rail, chin slightly down, eyes focused into the lens with a quiet, attentive expression like her holding still for the shot. LIGHTING AND SKY ARE THE STAR: the sky is a luxurious blue-hour gradient, deep cobalt overhead melting into indigo, then a low horizon band of plum and muted rose, with a thin crescent moon or faint first star just beginning to appear. Warm lantern light becomes the flattering key on her face, painting her skin with honey-gold highlights, while the cool sky provides clean fill that preserves detail on the shadow side, creating beautiful warm-cool color separation that complements her features. Wet stone steps and mossy edges catch the lantern glow as tiny specular sparks, and the temple's lacquered wood trims reflect warm streaks without clipping. HDR realism preserves detail in lantern brightness, sky gradients, and deep temple shadows with smooth highlight rolloff, no blown whites, no crushed blacks. Background is scenic and readable: vermillion gates or temple beams, hanging lanterns receding up the steps, autumn maple leaves in deep red and amber framing the stairway, stone lantern statues with moss, a small courtyard above with wooden doors and warm interior glow, distant city lights faintly twinkling through trees, moderate depth of field keeping her razor sharp while the temple and sky remain clearly structured and beautiful.
