Capybara at a Riverside Pool

The capybara has settled beside the pool with its front paws on a smooth stone. Wet fur darkens around the shoulders, and broad river plants lean over the clear water. Branches above leave a soft green reflection that breaks apart whenever the surface reaches a stone.

The blunt nose and small rounded ears make the head easy to place. Fur along the back has longer highlights than the shadowed lower body, so brown pieces need more than a color match. Water plants have clean leaf edges, while their reflections blur at the surface. Use the stones as small landmarks between the animal and the pool.