A "killer mushroom" that has peculiar properties that make it highly sought despite the obvious risk of...death? Dr. Bruce Khelan, senior science officer of the Lian VIII expedition was the first to discover this sentient lifeform AND it's mind/consciousness altering characteristics. Unfortunately he is now on permanent quarantine as a result of his "findings" although now there is a proper protocol in place for current tests and research. Lian VIII is guarded heavily with the highest level of security measures. Interestingly, there are still many who will risk severe punishment to get to Khelan and "experience" a few moments in his presence for the same reason they will risk death to acquire his toadstool, WITHOUT the safety protocols... --- A Bryce landscape with alpha channel applied, only this time the alpha is used in a composition and becomes part of a painter illustration. The mushroom was then taken into Bryce as a 2D object with alpha and lighting and shadow applied before final composition in PS. As an artist I always want to get outside the box with my experimentations while still using the imagination as driving force vs having the digital tools navigate my imagery. Thanks to all for the comments! ;P