I used the Describe tool in Midjourney to develop a prompt for this gorgeous image. The prompt and description of each element is in the thread: [img:Yj8TtuX01]

I like to use the Describe tool because it gives me 4 new prompts to generate images with similar features and elements to the reference picture. I don't just use the same prompt, though. I customize it to my preferences. The original image included a car & different colors: [img:ynYL3Hwmq]

I tried a few different things, and ended up with this prompt: 👉Prompt: a city and mountain behind it, in the style of retro visuals, exotic, teal and pink and orange, minimalistic Japanese, rtx on, city portraits, stark contrasts:: illusory [img:_LLX1H3Se]

I like to ask GPT-4 to explain prompts if I don't know what each element means. 👉I asked: "Explain what this image prompt means by each keyword or token with real-world examples"

1. a city and mountain behind it Explanation: This suggests an image where the primary foreground features a cityscape, and in the background, there's a mountain. Example: Think of the city of Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background. [img:5jfdoErEm]

2. in the style of retro visuals Explanation: The image should evoke feelings of nostalgia, reminiscent of visuals from past decades. Example: The color palettes and designs from the 70s or 80s, like old Polaroid photos or vintage postcards. [img:FzeewZ7V8]

3. exotic Explanation: The image should have elements that are unusual, intriguing, or foreign to the viewer. Example: Unique architectural designs or rare flora that aren't commonly seen in most cities. [img:Uru8ExRz2]

4. teal and dark pink and gold Explanation: These are the primary colors that should dominate the image. Example: A teal sky at dusk, dark pink buildings reflecting the last rays of the sunset, and gold accents on structures or lights. [img:qhoK2JfQk]

5. minimalistic Japanese Explanation: The design should incorporate Japanese aesthetics that are simple, clean, and uncluttered. Example: Traditional Japanese houses with clean lines, or a simple Japanese garden with a few carefully placed stones and plants. [img:67fRnASzk]

6. rtx on Explanation: This refers to NVIDIA's RTX technology, which is known for realistic ray-tracing, producing high-quality graphics with realistic lighting & reflections. Example: The way light interacts with different surfaces giving a hyper-realistic feel. [img:bQd0IPbLn]

7. city portraits Explanation: Focus on capturing the essence or personality of the city, almost like a portrait of a person. Example: A shot of New York City's skyline capturing its iconic buildings, or a close-up of Venice's canals reflecting its historic charm. [img:AmC9QAMrw]

8. stark contrasts Explanation: The image should have strong differences between light and dark areas, creating a dramatic effect. Example: Brightly lit buildings against a pitch-black night sky, or shadows cast by tall structures on sunlit streets. [img:8T-R8LnJL]

9. illusory Explanation: Elements that deceive or trick the eye, making viewers question what they're seeing. Example: Optical illusions where buildings seem to merge into the mountain, or reflections that make it hard to distinguish between reality and reflection. [img:T3CTcH_fC]

How can you use GPT-4 to improve your image prompts? • Ask for an explanation of the elements with examples you can relate to. • Learn about art and photography styles, movements and techniques. • Find new colors and shading terms to use in other prompts. Use it as a tool. [img:nm7rTL6TE]

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