Candy cane on ruby red background

A wide Christmas scene shows a single candy cane lying diagonally across the lower right third of the frame. The candy cane has clean red and white stripes with a glossy, polished surface. The background is a dark ruby red that harmonizes with the red stripes, shifting subtly through lighter and darker tones to add depth. Soft neutral light from the upper left creates gentle reflections along the curved hook and a mild shadow beneath it. The upper left and central areas remain empty, forming a large, smooth gradient copy space suitable for headers or card titles. The simplicity of one candy cane against a rich backdrop keeps the image modern and uncluttered.