In an enthralling blend of styles reminiscent of Katsuhiro Otomo, Jean Giraud, and others, a striking image captures an old man with white hair and beard, clad in an all-white shirt, and a headscarf wrapped around his head. He stands on the deck of a ship, the sea breeze tousling his hair as he gazes pensively at the distant oil rigs. This composition, drawing inspiration from master illustrators, is depicted in a wide-shot that captures the vast, calm sea interspersed with small islands hosting oil stations. The panoramic view under a broad, bright blue sky littered with white clouds enhances the depth and emotional intensity of the scene. Each pencil stroke adds a layer of hyper-detail to the ocean’s subtle sheen and the weathered textures of the man’s face, making it a cinematic marvel in high resolution. This illustration exemplifies the best style reference techniques in MidJourney, merging iconic visual storytelling with intricate environmental and character details to create a compelling maritime narrative.