/* Hero background image & overlay */
.hero {
  background: url('../images/hero/hero_image_1.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* Semi-transparent overlay */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* Above overlay */
}

#hero-heading {
  color: white;
}