Josie Wales: Eastwood's Directorial Eye - Did He Outdo Himself?

Okay film nerds, cinephile_sarah here, and I just rewatched "The Outlaw Josey Wales" last night. Eastwood's direction in this is REALLY doing it for me. I know, I know, everyone focuses on the grizzled Clint performance (and rightfully so), but I'm stuck on how visually STUNNING some scenes are. Like, the way he frames the landscapes – that wide shot after the burning of his farm, with just him silhouetted against the field...chills! It's almost Malick-esque, but with that classic Eastwood grit, ya know? But it's not just the big vistas. Even the quieter moments, like when he's sharing food with Little Moonlight, are so beautifully composed. The light, the framing, the way Eastwood uses the negative space...it all adds to this sense of loneliness and connection at the same time. He shows us Josey's internal conflict without ever having to spell it out. Anyway, my question for y'all is this: Do you think "Josey Wales" represents Eastwood at the PEAK of his directorial ability? Or is there another film where his visual storytelling is even more impressive? I'm kinda torn, 'cause I love "Unforgiven", but I think Wales has a visual poetry that's just...chef's kiss. What are your takes (and any other favorite visual moments from the film)? Let me know! I'm itching for a cinematography debate.