Abandoned temple of lonely fox

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This digital painting depicts a serene, mystical landscape featuring an ancient Japanese shrine perched on a cliff overlooking a calm body of water. The overall color palette is dominated by cool blues, greens, and grays, creating a tranquil yet somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

In the foreground and surrounding the shrine, gnarly, ancient trees with thick, intertwining roots and branches frame the scene. Their leaves are a vibrant, almost ethereal teal or cyan, contrasting with the darker blue-green bark. These trees create a dense, enchanting forest leading up to the shrine.

The central focus is an old, moss-covered Shinto shrine with a multi-tiered, green-tiled roof. The shrine entrance is guarded by two stone fox (kitsune) statues, typical of Inari shrines. The building itself is made of weathered stone, adorned with intricate carvings and possibly faded red accents. On either side of the entrance, relief carvings of foxes are set into the walls. Above the entrance, a horizontal wooden plaque with Japanese characters and hanging white zigzag paper streamers (shide) are visible. Stone steps lead up to the shrine, flanked by stone lanterns or pedestals that also show signs of age and moss growth.

The shrine sits on a rocky outcrop