In this piece, I imagined a post-dystopian world where survival depends on precision and silence. The archer wears high-tech armor with a design that mixes smooth, organic curves and hard, mechanical edges. Her bow is sleek but worn, more than just a weapon, it feels like something passed down, holding memories of another time.

I wanted to capture that quiet moment right before everything shifts, the kind of pause that’s full of tension, where one decision changes everything. The muted color palette and cinematic lighting help focus on that mood: calm on the outside, but heavy underneath.

The beach, with its washed-out sky and steady waves, reflects that contrast, stillness on the surface, conflict just beneath.

Software used

Photoshop