Storm Mage Wielding Thunder

A dramatic dark fantasy-style portrait depicts an old mage standing on a stormy wasteland shrouded in black clouds. He wears a tall, weathered pointed hat, with a brown belt and miniature metal clasps trimmed at the brim, and a deep blue-gray robe with wide sleeves. Most of his face was hidden in shadow beneath the brim of his hat, with long Electro Bluestrands visible on both sides, and a long silvery-white, flowing beard hanging down his chest. The mage reached out his left hand toward the camera in a powerful forced x-ray pose, fingers spread, and a bright blue-white magical energy sphere gathered in his palm, crackling arcs of lightning swirling around his hand and cuffs. His right arm clutches a huge ancient leather-made spellbook, its corners worn and metal fittings, mysterious symbols engraved on the cover, and faintly visible pages. The background shows a desolate dark landscape, with a striking bolt of lightning striking down on the right side of the image. Cinematic high-contrast lighting, ultra-fine skin and fabric textures, emotional photorealistic feel, clear focus on hands and beard, rich fantasy atmosphere, central composition, square cut.