
In order of creator: Fabio Barretta, Piotr Fox Wysocki (2nd and 3rd images)
Looking above, we can truly see how far computers and computer generated graphics/pictures/effects have come in two decades. The results are simply amazing. They’re so real. When games and movies start looking this real then we’re getting somewhere. Even still, static images such as those above are marvels of modern digital art. What did they use? You know, the usual array of hardcore photo imaging and editing software:
If you are big into CG and are looking for some inspiration, look above you. That’s all I can say.