hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of a male Northern Cardinal

A hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of a male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), a medium-sized bird with a robust body and long tail, perched on a thin tree branch in a lush forest. The bird displays vivid, intense crimson-red plumage covering its entire body, with a prominent upright crest on its head. A striking black facial mask surrounds the eyes, beak, and throat, creating strong contrast against the red feathers. The beak is thick, conical, and bright orange-red, highly detailed and sharp. The bird’s dark, expressive eyes are in sharp focus. Soft natural sunlight filters through the forest canopy, creating gentle highlights on the feathers and a shallow depth of field. The background shows a blurred green woodland environment with leaves, branches, and subtle morning mist, enhancing a natural and peaceful atmosphere. Ultra-detailed feathers, realistic textures, professional wildlife photography, 85mm lens, f/2.8, high dynamic range, natural colors, sharp focus, 8k resolution, National Geographic style.