Elk by a Stream in Gatlinburg's Smoky Forest

Photorealistic, ultra-detailed scene of an adult elk with broad antlers walking along a clear, shallow stream in the lush, mossy forests near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, within the Great Smoky Mountains. Early morning light filters through a dense canopy of pines, spruces, and deciduous trees, casting warm golden highlights and cool blue shadows. The stream winds over smooth stones, with gentle ripples and reflections of the sun-dappled forest. Banks are lined with moss-covered rocks, ferns, mountain laurel, and rhododendron. Distant mist clings to treetops, creating a serene, tranquil mood. Cinematic composition with crisp foreground details and a softly blurred background, 16:9, 8k realism, natural color palette, emphasis on peaceful solitude and wildlife harmony.