The reality of special effects

[Nimrodel_9]

Might I add as well about that picture, the realistic effects to the fake ears!

I love the ears!

I would like to add to your list.
The horses- In RotK, when we see Faramir and his men retreating from Osgiliath and the Nazgúl are "swooping in and knocking them down" the horses look extremely realistic! As Peter Jackson said, I can`t tell the difference between them and the real horses!

This brings up something else. The Fell beasts (winged creatures that the Nazgúl ride upon). I thought looked great! When reading the books I could never get a clear picture of them. PJ and crew did an awesome job in designing the look of them.

Nimrodel