Mystic Swamp

This is my first experiment with the "volume" materials in blender, as well as an alpha-over node for the mist. I must say it doesn't take as long to render as using a particle generator for the leaves. Unfortunately, I decided to counter that with indirect lighting and transparent mirrors.
So, where is this supposed to be, you ask? This is a land on the far edge of the world, separate yet fully intertwined with everything. Some say that events that happen to you in there foretell your destiny. It sets a sort of pattern for the rest of your life to follow. It may be subtle, but you can see it there if you look hard enough.

Rendered in Blender 2.6