Black and white portrait of domestic cat looking upward

High contrast monochromatic photograph employing studio lighting techniques to define feline facial structure. Subject positioned at three-quarter angle with head tilted upward, producing dramatic shadow gradation across fur texture. Whiskers rendered as crisp linear elements against dark background. Eye pupil exhibiting catch-light reflection. Ear cartilage backlit to create luminous edge definition. Fur surface demonstrates varied tonal separation from pure white highlights to deep shadow areas. Depth of field concentrates on facial plane while background remains diffuse and tonally neutral.