A majestic mechanical lion , gears and clockwork mechanisms intricately visible beneath its metallic hide, prowls through a nebula of swirli...

Imagine a majestic mechanical lion, its form a complex network of gears and clockwork mechanisms, metallic hide showcasing the intricate engineering beneath it. It prowls through a nebula; a cosmic theatre of swirling dust and twinkling starlight. We see this in an elaborate concept art style, tinged with the fantastical elements of surrealism. Double exposure techniques bring ethereal layers of the nebula into the lion, blending reality and universe in an intimate dance. The scene is a symphony of contrast, with deep shadows entwined with bright, celestial glows, creating a sense of drama and visual spectacle.