Elk strolling along a Gatlinburg stream in lush forest

A serene, photorealistic landscape of a mature elk walking along a clear mountain stream in the lush forests around Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Soft golden-hour light filters through tall pines and deciduous trees, dappling the water and mossy rocks. The riverbanks teem with ferns, moss, and wildflowers. The elk stands at the water’s edge, calmly drinking, its reflection shimmering in the gently rippling stream. Distant blue-gray mountains rise under a bright blue sky with a gentle haze. The scene conveys peace and solitude, with rich textures of bark, needles, leaves, water, and stone. Cinematic composition, ultra-high detail, natural color palette of greens, browns, and cool water tones, shallow depth of field focusing on the elk and stream.