5 "Stages" in the Production of a 3D scene
Here is our final scene. To follow the stages in its making, see below.

Stage 1 is shown below. Create a terrain (ground plane) and use the default sky.

Stage 2: add two Joshua trees.

Stage 3. Change sky and atmosphere to something different.

Stage 4: Add the water (ocean). Notice how the lighting changes since the ocean water reflects more light than the previous texture.

Stage 5: Add in the Spanish fighting ship and render. We are done.

