Illustrated Character on Realistic Sunset Beach

Medium shot compositing a 2D illustrated [anime character] sitting naturally on a realistic sandy beach. Background is a real photograph of an ocean beach at sunset, with a visible horizon line. The camera perspective and angle of view of the background perfectly match the perspective of the character. Lighting features warm golden hour sunlight, strong shadows, high contrast, subtle lens flare, and soft bokeh background blur. Emotional, cinematic photography color grade.