A surreal, hyper-realistic CGI fantasy short. A strange plant stands motionless on a dirt path — a dry stem with blue-gray petals closed tightly, resembling a lifeless flower bud. At first, it looks completely still, like part of the forest. Suddenly, the bud begins to tremble. From the center, a sharp beak and glowing eyes slowly emerge, revealing a hidden creature’s head. The outer petals peel open like armor plates, transforming into large, white, leaf-like wings. The stem shifts into root-like legs as the creature straightens up. Finally, it takes a slow, deliberate step forward — no longer a plant, but a bizarre hybrid of bird and flower. Photorealistic, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, mysterious magical mood. Perfect seamless 8-second loop.
