She paddles into a barrel wave, her nude torso sheened with saltwater, wearing only a minimalist surf harness inspired by Gaudí’s mosaics (iridescent tiles strap across hips). The wave’s curl mirrors the arches of Sagrada Família, backlit by dawn light. Her face—fierce, grinning—is half-submerged, black hair streaming like kelp. The look in her eyes is warm, and life-like
**SI Twist:**
- **Symbolic Prop:** Surfboard painted with Basque whaling runes.
- **Tech:** Underwater drone captures her exit, bioluminescent plankton igniting in her wake.
