Old-growth forest pathway with dramatic volumetric light rays

Digital painting rendered with volumetric god ray lighting piercing through mature deciduous canopy. Scene constructed using atmospheric perspective with layered tree trunks, filtered sunlight creating visible light shafts at 45-60 degree angles. Ground plane features naturalistic flower distribution—orange, purple, white varieties—with shallow stream reflecting ambient illumination. Technical execution employs warm-cool color contrast, soft shadow gradients, and particle-based light simulation for photorealistic forest atmosphere.