Elk by a Smoky Mountain Stream

Photorealistic, ultra-detailed scene of a majestic elk walking along a clear, meandering stream in the lush temperate forest near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains. Dawn light bathes the scene in warm gold as soft haze filters through a canopy of oaks and pines. Sunbeams punctuate the foliage, moss-draped rocks line the stream bank, and ferns and wildflowers dot the forest floor. The emerald-green water reflects the sky and trees with gentle ripples over smooth stones. An adult elk with broad antlers strides along the water’s edge, head turned slightly as if listening. Foreground features dew-soaked leaves and ferns; background fades into distant misty mountains and dense forest. Mood: serene, tranquil wilderness. Realistic textures: fur, bark, leaves, water; color palette of greens, browns, and hints of blue and gold. Shot in high resolution, cinematic lighting, 16:9 aspect, 8k if possible.