Shapeshifter in a Hidden Lagoon – 3D Render

Hyper-detailed, photorealistic 3D render of a shapeshifter in a hidden lagoon. The figure stands knee-deep in crystal-clear turquoise water, caught mid-transformation between a humanoid silhouette and an aquatic/serpentine form. The body is partially translucent with shifting inner silhouettes and faint bioluminescent veins that pulse as the form changes. Surrounding scenery includes a secluded lagoon encircled by moss-covered rocks, hanging vines, and lush tropical foliage. A gentle waterfall or mist spills over the rocks, with sunbeams piercing the dense canopy to carve golden ribbons across the water surface; reflections shimmer on the rippled water. Foreground features softly blurred leaves to create depth. Materials emphasize physically-based rendering: wet skin with crisp highlights and droplets, realistic skin textures, subtly scaled patches where the form shifts, and glassy water caustics. Subsurface scattering, volumetric lighting, and realistic fog contribute to a cinematic mood of mystery and ancient magic. The background hints at a hidden cave mouth or rock arch, implying secrets guarded by the lagoon.