Haven't made a list of what I use to take screenshots since I rejoined, so from (suprisingly) popular demand I present:
What I use:
Quick Summary (and some tips):
I'm not going to post my spec here and see what different specs fits what I use. This is not a tutorial, and doing self-research is important if you are nerdy enough to get what I have listed below. Take the time to read the sites and google what you dont understand. There is some dollars related to what I use, but there is also free versions and other free shaders etc elsewhere that might fit your preferences. The adventure down the rabbit hole of minecraft graphics takes more then 10 minutes, and if that is too much time to spend then this post isn't for you. 90% of the technical questions I could answer is answered somewhere else, you just have to take 10 minutes of your own time instead of mine.
Shader: Continuum 2.1/2.0
Link: https://continuum.graphics/continuum-shaders/
Quick overview: Continuum 2.1 is a paid Early Access at $15. Continuum 2.0 is free.
Review: *In progress*
Texture Pack: Stratum
Link: https://continuum.graphics/stratum-resourcepack/
Quick overview: 128x is free. Anything above is paid with different tiers.
Review: *In progress*
Mods:
3dSkinLayers:
Link: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/skin-layers-3d
Quick overview: Gives character skins a more 3d look. Highly recommended.