Glowing Arch Into Nebula Landscape

A glowing arch of refracted light stands as the primary subject and gateway, centered in a tall 9:16 vertical crop with the arch filling the upper two-thirds of the frame to emphasize height and depth. The lone figure is mid-step through the arch toward the pastel nebula beyond, conveying quiet purpose and forward motion with a gentle, composed posture. Surfaces remain unlettered and clean with no signage, and micro-markings dissolve into abstract streaks and specks that echo the star-dust. The air feels soft and slightly misted, with drifting particles and a diffuse haze that blends the nebula colors into the foreground. Materials read as smooth refractive glass for the arch, fine mist for the air, and polished stone for a short path underfoot, all showing subtle tactile detail. The nearest stone and the figure's hand are crisp and resolve first, while mid and far planes fall into gentle haze to create a moderate layered depth. Warm pastel highlights in #FFD78C and #F7C7E3 balance cool lavender and teal in #C8A2FF and #8EE7D3 to give a soft, otherworldly glow that sculpts form. Frame tightly but leave breathing space above the arch and below the figure for a vertical, portrait feel at 9:16, viewed at eye level with a slightly narrow field that reads as normal perspective. A small talisman hanging at the figure's belt and a few scattered stones on the path act as narrative props and scale cues. The style is painterly digital with soft bloom, delicate grain, and luminous edges that emphasize refraction without harsh contrast. Motion is suggested by the figure's forward step and by drifting motes and a mild streak of star-dust that follows the motion, creating a quiet sense of passage and transition.