Palm Springs mid-century modern architecture, self-guided tour, sunny day, clear blue sky, warm light, 3/4 composition, walking solo, female traveler, straw hat, sunglasses, white tank top, high-waisted denim shorts, sneakers, camera around neck, map in hand, strolling down Palm Canyon Drive, iconic "Palm Springs" sign, retro-style hotels, boutique shops, and restaurants lining the streets, palm trees swaying gently, vibrant bougainvillea flowers, Spanish-inspired villas with red-tiled roofs, modernist homes with angular lines, glass and steel accents, shallow depth of field, cinematic composition.