A vertical shot (9:16) conveys the brutal struggle between man and beast against…

A vertical shot (9:16) conveys the brutal struggle between man and beast against nature. A massive man (from my reference photo) and a heavy horse fight their way through a gusty, icy wind across a vast field. The man, muscular in build, leans forward, fighting the wind. His face is slightly chapped, with a natural texture, cracked by the frost. His gaze, beneath furrowed brows, is hard, fixed straight ahead, his massive jaw clenched. His hair flutters violently in the wind. He wears genuine, heavy riveted chainmail. Each ring is meticulously detailed: the metal is dark, in places covered with real streaks of red rust and a greenish patina accumulated in the recesses. Under the chainmail is a rumpled, rough linen shirt, thoroughly soaked with old sweat and dirt. Red Slavic embroidery is visible on the sleeves. The wide leather straps of the equipment are so worn that the leather has turned into shaggy suede, and the massive bronze buckle is dull and oxidized. Behind him, the edge of a round wooden shield, bound with iron and old leather, is visible, covered with deep scratches and nicks from blows. At his waist, a sword in a simple scabbard. Horse: A large Shire horse trudges heavily nearby. Its coat is piebald: thick, shaggy white winter coat is covered with irregular black spots. Its incredibly thick, long mane and enormous tail flutter horizontally, like flags on a storm. Environment and Atmosphere: An endless, frozen field with withered grass. In the distance, rugged, low mountains can be seen. The sky is dramatic and dynamic, filled with heavy, fast-moving, leaden clouds. The light is bright, hard, and cold, creating razor-sharp shadows and highlighting every texture. Composition and Photography: The shot is taken through tall, dry grass in the foreground, whose blurred stems frame the frame and add depth. Technical Specifications: 35mm film, 50mm lens, f/5.6. The aesthetic is Kodak Portra 400 film, with a slight grain.