Light Scattering (the Grass Essentials)

3D Model

http://www.blenderguru.com/product/grass-essentials/?ref=3

To demonstrate how light is being scattered in the subsurface area of a plant, I used a Plantain model from the Grass Essentials Pack. +Baked lighting in Cycles.

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Viewed from my perspective, the impression of a brightly lit grass depends mainly on a light scattering. The glow, that appears to come from within the grass blades, plays a major role in the whole lighting performance. Clearly, the light scattering sells the nature renders.