@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   STEVEN SNYDER PHOTOGRAPHY v2 — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg:           #0a0a0a;
  --surface:      #141414;
  --surface-2:    #1c1c1c;
  --border:       #262626;
  --text:         #e8e8e8;
  --text-muted:   #7a7a7a;
  --text-subtle:  #3a3a3a;
  --accent:       #c8a96e;
  --accent-dim:   rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12);
  --ease:         cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --trans:        0.3s var(--ease);
}

/* ---- Reset ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--bg); }
body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a   { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul  { list-style: none; }

::-webkit-scrollbar       { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border); border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #444; }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY NAV STRIP (top of home page, above hero)
   ============================================================ */
.cat-nav-strip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 14px 40px;
}

.cat-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cat-nav-label {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.cat-nav-item:hover .cat-nav-label {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   SPLASH (home page hero — full screen)
   ============================================================ */
.splash {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: calc(1vh - 10px) 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.splash-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  z-index: 0;
}

.splash-backdrop-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.splash-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: -15px;
}

.splash-logo {
  width: clamp(308px, 49.5vw, 715px);
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.splash-tagline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 12vh;
}

.splash-tagline {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.splash-scroll-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.splash-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35));
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.8); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS (home page below the splash)
   ============================================================ */
.categories-section {
  background: #000;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
}

.cat-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  height: 22vh;
  min-height: 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cat-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.cat-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.80) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 55%, transparent 100%);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.30) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%);
}

.cat-card-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cat-card-title {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.cat-card-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-card-arrow {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
}

/* Fixed-height card: fill container with consistent, anchor-able crop */
.cat-card .cat-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease), filter 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-card-photo {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Uncropped card: sizes to full image height */
.cat-card-natural {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}
.cat-card-natural .cat-card-photo {
  max-height: 22vh;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease), filter 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cat-card-natural:hover .cat-card-photo {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.categories-cta {
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #000;
}

.splash-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 52px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.splash-cta:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   INNER HEADER (gallery + contact pages)
   ============================================================ */
.inner-header {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 52px;
}

.inner-header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.inner-header-logo img {
  height: 220px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

.inner-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.inner-nav a {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.inner-nav a:hover,
.inner-nav a.active { color: var(--text); }

.inner-nav-dot {
  color: var(--border);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.inner-nav-contact {
  margin-left: 16px;
  padding: 7px 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s !important;
}
.inner-nav-contact:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY HERO (top of each gallery page)
   ============================================================ */
.cat-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  max-height: 500px;
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.cat-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 55%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%
  );
}

.cat-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 52px 48px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Portrait hero: full uncropped image via <img> */
.cat-hero-natural {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  background: none !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-hero-natural .cat-hero-img {
  position: static;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  max-height: 500px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.cat-hero-natural .cat-hero-content {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cat-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cat-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY GRID + LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 48px 0 80px;
}

.gallery-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.gallery-grid {
  columns: 3;
  column-gap: 5px;
}

.gallery-item {
  display: block;
  break-inside: avoid;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: unset;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease), filter 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.12);
}

.gallery-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.gallery-zoom {
  opacity: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  transform: scale(0.85);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.lb-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96);
  cursor: zoom-out;
}
.lb-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 94vw;
  max-height: 94vh;
}
.lb-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.lb-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 84vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.lb-img.fading { opacity: 0; }
.lb-bar {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 2px 0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.lb-counter { color: var(--accent); min-width: 60px; }
.lb-caption  { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }
.lb-spacer   { min-width: 60px; }
.lb-btn {
  position: fixed;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
.lb-btn:hover { color: #fff; }
.lb-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75) !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #fff;
}
.lb-close:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95) !important; }
.lb-prev {
  top: 50%; left: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.lb-next {
  top: 50%; right: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.lb-prev:hover, .lb-next:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT / QUOTE FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact-page-wrap {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 52px 40px 80px;
}

.contact-page-intro {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-page-sub {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.quote-form {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.quote-field {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.quote-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.quote-field input,
.quote-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #505050;
  padding: 5px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.quote-field input:focus,
.quote-field textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.quote-field input::placeholder,
.quote-field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.quote-field textarea { resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.quote-submit { margin-top: 20px; }
.quote-btn {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 0;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.quote-btn:hover { background: #e0e0e0; border-color: #e0e0e0; }
.quote-sent {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-info-block {
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-row { padding: 5px 0; }
.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.contact-label::after { content: ' · '; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); letter-spacing: 0; }
.contact-value { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); }
.contact-value a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.page-about {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.page-about main {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 20vh;
}

.site-header {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 52px;
}

.site-header-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.site-header-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.site-header-logo {
  height: 348px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

.site-header {
  height: auto;
  padding: 20px 52px;
}

.about-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

.container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 64px 52px;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-layout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
}

.about-img-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 260px;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.about-text-block {
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.about-name {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-text-block p {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 64px;
}

.page-about .footer {
  background: #000;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #aaa;
}

.page-about .footer-logo {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #ccc;
}

.page-about .footer-copy {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .about-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .about-text-block { padding-top: 0; text-align: center; }
  .about-cta-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  .container { padding: 40px 24px 60px; }
  .site-header { padding: 16px 20px; }
  .site-header-logo { height: 120px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.home-footer {
  background: #000;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
}
.home-footer a {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #aaa;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.home-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.home-footer-dot {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .inner-header { padding: 0 28px; }
  .gallery-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .cat-hero-content { padding: 0 28px 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .splash { padding: 40px 20px; }
  .splash-tagline { font-size: clamp(1rem, 4.5vw, 1.5rem); }

  .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cat-card { height: 26vw; min-height: 110px; }
  .cat-card-label { padding: 20px 24px; }
  .cat-card-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2rem); }

  .inner-header { height: 64px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .inner-header-logo img { height: 46px; }
  .inner-nav { display: none; }

  .cat-hero { height: 26vw; min-height: 120px; }
  .cat-hero-natural { height: auto; min-height: 0; }
  .cat-hero-content { padding: 0 20px 24px; }
  .cat-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }

  .gallery-section { padding: 28px 0 52px; }
  .gallery-container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .gallery-grid { columns: 2; column-gap: 4px; }
  .gallery-item { margin-bottom: 4px; }

  .contact-page-wrap { padding: 32px 20px 52px; }
  .categories-cta { padding: 36px 0 44px; }
  .home-footer { padding: 14px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .gallery-grid { columns: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   EVENTS LANDING PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.events-tiles-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 48px 40px 80px;
}

.events-tiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.events-tiles-grid .cat-card {
  height: 52vh;
  min-height: 320px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .events-tiles-section { padding: 28px 16px 52px; }
  .events-tiles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .events-tiles-grid .cat-card { height: 40vw; min-height: 160px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   EXPLORE THE WORK — home page 2×2 category grid
   ============================================================ */
.explore-section {
  background: #000;
  padding: 56px 0 0;
}

.explore-eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.explore-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  max-width: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.explore-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.explore-panel-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.explore-panel:hover .explore-panel-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(1.15);
}

.explore-panel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.28) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.74) 100%);
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}

.explore-panel:hover .explore-panel-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.14) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.52) 100%);
}

.explore-panel-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  padding: 28px 32px;
}

.explore-panel-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.explore-panel-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .explore-section { padding: 40px 0 0; }
  .explore-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .explore-panel-content { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .explore-panel-title { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.5vw, 1.8rem); }
}