a man kissing a woman on the beach

A breathtaking scene unfolds on a secluded beach at sunset. An 18-year-old mermaid with iridescent, shimmering scales of aquamarine and gold, and long, flowing auburn hair intertwined with strands of seaweed and pearls, leans in to kiss an 80-year-old man. The man, with weathered skin etched with the lines of time and a warm, gentle smile, sits on a driftwood log, his hand resting tenderly on her scaled arm. The mermaid's upper body is human-like, with delicate features and expressive blue eyes, while her lower body seamlessly transitions into a powerful, elegant tail. The man wears a simple, linen shirt and rolled-up trousers. The setting sun casts a golden glow on the scene, illuminating the fine details of their faces, the texture of the sand, and the gentle waves lapping at the shore. The background features a serene ocean landscape with distant rock formations. Highly detailed textures of skin, scales, hair, fabric, and sand. Cinematic lighting and color grading, emphasizing the contrast between youth an