Smalahove, whole sheep head split in half, skin intact, lightly browned and roasted, clearly showing eye socket ear teeth jaw, tender slightly fibrous cheek meat; centered on a white plate, close-up, eye-level, horizontal composition; Michelin holiday plating: feathered gradient brush strokes (soft feather-like strokes with warm-to-cool color gradation and subtle metallic sheen), small festive garnishes and reflective accent lights on the plate for holiday warmth; side dishes: roasted beets and small cubes of brown cheese (brunost), boiled potatoes or swede mash, small bowl of light brown gravy; winter cabin with subtle holiday decor and warm accent lights; rustic wooden table, neatly arranged Nordic tableware; beer and aquavit present; soft natural side window light with decorative warm lights as accents, shallow DOF, cinematic high-detail food photography; ensure full sheep head visible, emphasize facial features and cheek texture, sheep head is focal point.
Negative prompts: no cropped head; no missing subject; no abstract; no other main dish.
Camera settings to append
Manual or Aperture Priority; Lens 50–85mm or 24–70mm f/2.8; Aperture f/2.8–f/4; Shutter ≥1/125s; ISO 100–800; Single-point focus on cheek/detail; Shoot RAW; Custom white balance slightly warm; Side natural light + decorative lights; reflector to soften shadows; exposure bracketing and color calibration.
