Stalks of deep indigo sage flowers, exhibiting the characteristic tubular shape of Salvia guaranitica, stretch diagonally across the foreground. The bright midday light casts distinct, hard shadows upon the serrated green leaves, emphasizing the texture of the flora found in Kobe, Japan. A shallow depth of field renders the surrounding garden into a soft, abstract bokeh of vibrant chartreuse and distant purple, isolating the sharp details of the primary blooms. The image captures a precise moment of stillness in late autumn, freezing the delicate structures against a wash of sunlight.