rugged trunk with twisted branches and soft asymmetry prompts

8 months ago

A weathered Japanese cherry blossom tree standing near the edge of a calm river in a fog-filled valley. The tree has a dark, rugged trunk with twisted branches and soft asymmetry, partially faded into the surrounding mist. Petals bloom sparsely along its limbs — only 30–40% of the blossoms are softly pink, the rest blending into fog or shaded bark. The base is grounded with rough stone plates and mossy river rocks. Fog rolls through the midground and base, creating cinematic layering. In the background, faded mountains stretch across the horizon in grayscale charcoal tones. Two or three small birds glide quietly through the distant sky, slightly blurred into the mist. A few petals drift gently across the river surface and through the air. Entire image rendered in a moody ink-wash aesthetic — soft light, deep shadows, no bright whites. The scene should feel aged, quiet, and part of the same atmospheric world as a traditional pagoda. Inspired by Ghost of Tsushima. Minimalist but emotionally rich. Do not oversaturate the blossoms or over-polish the tree.