A panoramic scene showcasing a Samurai astride a horse in a tranquil, snow-blanketed forest, reminiscent of traditional Japanese ink art. This black and white image is captured with cinematic depth and a photo-realistic touch, utilizing the advanced capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. The shoot is styled as an editorial photograph, boasting a grand visual tone akin to the works of Artgerm and Alex Ross, with a dynamic, centered composition. It's shot on a high-end 70mm lens, featuring a deep depth of field and precise focus at F/22, achieving stark clarity and an impressive sense of scale. The lighting is a masterful blend of studio and natural elements, incorporating backlight and halfrear lighting, accentuated by volumetric effects and contre-jour techniques. The ambiance is elevated with global illumination, including ray tracing reflections and ambient occlusion that highlight the moody, atmospheric setting. The artwork employs advanced color grading, with a cool tint covering 45% of the scene, creating a dramatic contrast with incandescent highlights and red rim lighting. The post-processing phase enriches the scene with high-end CGI effects, including shaders, scattering, and shimmering reflections, ensuring a hyper-realistic finish. State-of-the-art VFX and SFX provide additional depth and intricacy, enhanced by super resolution and a pro-level megapixel count in ProPhoto RGB color space. Every element, from optics to diffraction grading and screen space reflections, is meticulously crafted, culminating in an exquisitely detailed and surreal visual experience.