Steampunk mechanical panther with glowing orange eyes

A highly detailed steampunk mechanical panther, crafted from intricate brass and steel gears, pistons, and clockwork mechanisms, crouched low on a polished wooden surface. Its eyes glow with an intense orange light, and sharp metallic teeth are bared in a snarling expression. The background is a dark, subtly textured wall with a framed picture faintly visible. The lighting is dramatic and moody, casting deep shadows and highlighting the metallic textures of the creature. The composition is a medium shot, with a shallow depth of field that blurs the background, focusing all attention on the mechanical panther. The overall atmosphere is one of power, precision, and dark fantasy. Realistic, cinematic lighting, 8k resolution, photorealistic rendering.