A dense bundle of dried, lobed leaves, consistent with oak leaves (Quercus species), is depicted in a close-up, vertically oriented photograph

A dense bundle of dried, lobed leaves, consistent with oak leaves (Quercus species), is depicted in a close-up, vertically oriented photograph. The leaves are bound together at their stems by a thin, dark tie, forming a structure commonly known as a venik. The entire scene is illuminated by an intense, artificial magenta light source, rendering all visible elements in shades of deep pink and fuchsia. The lighting highlights the intricate venation and textured surfaces of the individual leaves, and casts soft shadows within the bundle. The background consists of vertically oriented wooden planks, also saturated with the magenta light, indicating an indoor environment likely to be a sauna or banya. No individuals, overt actions, or interactions are visible. The image itself contains no discernible markers to identify a specific location within the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, though the presence of a venik aligns with cultural practices in the region.