Stoic Azure Reflection

A close-up portrait of a man, tightly cropped so that his face takes up the majority of the image. The man looks slightly upward, his gaze directed above camera level. His chin rests on his hand, his palm partially supporting his jaw. His fingers are positioned naturally. The lighting is soft and directional, without harsh highlights. The light falls from the front and slightly to the side, creating subtle shadows along the contours of his face, under his cheekbones, and along his jawline. Skin texture is clearly visible, without smoothing. Detail is high, and the natural grain of the skin is preserved. The background is abstract, blurred, with muted blues and grays. The depth of field is shallow: the face is fully in focus, while the background fades into a soft bokeh. The color palette is cool and contrasting with the surroundings. The man is wearing a loose, black crewneck sweater. His posture is neat, with a defined shoulder line. On her wrist is a massive, modern watch with a metal case, clearly visible in the frame. The camera is positioned slightly below eye level, creating a subtle upwards shot. The perspective highlights facial features and enhances the expressiveness of the gaze. The balance of light and shadow is carefully crafted to maintain volume and depth without excessive contrast. Photorealism is high.