A hyper-realistic miniature 3D diorama of a snow-covered ski resort in a wood shadow box on a desk with sketches.

A hyper-realistic miniature 3D diorama of a snow-covered ski resort, displayed in a rectangular wood shadow box roughly 3" deep. The terrain features layered mountain ridges sculpted with depth, descending from tall snowy peaks into a cozy alpine village below. Realistic ski trails snake through the slopes with subtle lighting highlights showing a favorite run. Gondola lines and chair lifts stretch across the middle ground, while small pine trees cast soft shadows throughout the scene. Cabin lodges glow with warm light, contrasting the cool twilight sky and illuminated path markers. Multiple lighting styles — warm interior glows, cold outdoor trail lights, and ambient sky reflection — create atmospheric depth. Diorama appears hand-built from foam, wood, resin, and acrylic, with a modern product-photography setup. Shot from a 3/4 overhead angle with soft depth-of-field blur, and set on a walnut desk with scattered topographic sketches and blueprint-style notes beside it. See more