八咫の

A solitary Crow , a shadow puppet of meticulously layered washi paper, wings fully extended in a powerful dive , talons outstretched towards an unseen prey . Sidelit by the harsh, fading light of the setting sun , its silhouette is stark and resolute, casting a long, sharp shadow across a rough wooden panel . The hawk's shadow utilizes the '線描' (senbyō - line drawing) technique, emphasizing the sharp edges of its feathers and the intensity of its focus. The wooden panel background has subtle variations in tone, achieved through layers of diluted ink washes , suggesting the rough texture of aged wood. A faint scattering of cherry blossoms, rendered with delicate, pale ink washes, drifts across the background, a fleeting reminder of beauty amidst the harshness of nature . Shot from a medium, eye-level perspective, placing the viewer as a silent observer of this intense moment. Overall, a contemplative monochrome sumi-e piece, capturing the focused intensity of a predator, the stark beauty of solitude, and the ephemeral nature of life and death dynamic