Portrait of a steampunk inventor with mechanical goggles, cinematic close-up with intricate facial details, dramatic three-point lighting, expressive realism and subtle micro-expressions. The character's face is framed by his signature goggles, highlighting the contrast of the brass against his roughened skin. Strands of metal and gears are intertwined with his hair, adding to the mechanical aesthetic. Dramatic lighting from below accentuates the depth of his wrinkles and the determination in his eyes. The background showcases an old parish church, its stained glass windows casting pools of warm colors across the character's face. His workshop can be seen through a small opening in the background, filled with various machinery and tools that have been modified for steampunk purposes.