I made bet with my friend that I can make realistic see and rocks in 3D studio max, or at least better then similar image made in Vue.... this is result...

Scene was made in 3D studio max, and extra detail on rocks was made in mudbox, and textures in Photoshop. Scene was rendered with Vray.
Higher quality image: http://3dhr.net/gallery/full/2937/
wireframe:http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/...re_galebija.jpg
shaded view: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/...berko/shade.jpg
List of materials used in scene: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/...ateriallist.jpg

Making of: http://3dhr.net/kober/makingof_eng_med.pdf