Majestic Lion: Smoke & Strength

Create a striking chest tattoo design featuring a hyper-realistic male lion portrait as the centerpiece. The lion's face should be positioned front and center on the sternum, with its intense gaze directed straight ahead. The lion's majestic mane seamlessly transitions into swirling, ethereal smoke elements that extend outward across the pectoral muscles. Incorporate intricate, wispy tendrils of smoke that curl and dissipate, creating a sense of movement and mystery. The tattoo should span the entire chest, from collarbone to lower ribs, with the smoke elements wrapping slightly around the sides. Use a monochromatic black and grey color palette with varying shades and intensities to achieve depth and contrast. Emphasize fine details in the lion's features, such as individual whiskers, textured fur, and piercing eyes. The smoke should gradually become more abstract and lighter in tone as it spreads outward. Blend photorealistic and surrealist styles to create a powerful, dream-like aesthetic that symbolizes strength, courage, and the ephemeral nature of life. The overall mood should be both regal and haunting, with a touch of melancholy in the lion's expression.