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“Southern Ground Hornbill” by Leandre Hounakke

Southern Ground Hornbill is a work by Leandre Hounakke in 2013.  It is a photorealistic 3D rendering of the bird of the same name, meaning that everything was created with 3D software — that’s right, no photos!  I have absolutely no clue how art can be made like this, basically indistinguishable from the real thing, but that’s what makes this amazing!  You can really tell that the artist has an immense attention for detail, especially through the different textures of the feathers, skin, and beak.  I admire the level of skill and mastery that this artist has attained and how he is able to utilize them to create work like this.