At dusk in Amboise, golden light gently touches the castle walls and rooftops, while the Loire reflects a quiet, mirrored city. Rather than chasing spectacle, Hans Xu captures stillness—where history and the present quietly coexist. The warm glow contrasts with the deepening shadows, evoking both elegance and endurance. This image is less about the grandeur of place, and more about the poetry of time held in silence. Through calm composition and natural light, the photograph invites us to pause and witness a city breathing through centuries.