/* =================================================================
   SIMPLE IMAGE DISPLAY WITH SOFT EDGES
   Blended into background with gradient mask
   ================================================================= */

/* Image container */
.blob-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* The image with soft blended edges */
.blob-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    /* Radial gradient mask for soft fade at edges */
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blob-image-container {
        height: 450px;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .blob-image-container {
        height: 380px;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
}

/* Accessibility - Reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .blob-image {
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .blob-image-container:hover .blob-image {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {
    .blob-image-container {
        height: auto;
    }

    .blob-image {
        clip-path: none;
        filter: none;
    }
}