Golden Hour Sunset Portrait On A Lakeside Dock | HowToWritePrompt
High-Fidelity AI Prompt by sushil joshi
Midjourney
Image Generation
photorealistic
Golden Hour Sunset Portrait On A Lakeside Dock | HowToWritePrompt
A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 35mm optical perspective and Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.
Image Generation Prompt
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{ "scene": { "setting": "outdoor lakeside dock during sunset", "background": "calm water reflecting warm sunset tones, distant tree line, soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near horizon to blue above", "lighting": "natural golden hour lighting, soft warm sunlight casting gentle highlights on subject, subtle reflections from water, low contrast shadows" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "sitting on wooden dock with knees pulled close to chest, arms wrapped around legs, body slightly turned sideways, head resting gently on arms while facing camera", "expression": "warm natural smile, soft joyful expression with slight teeth visibility, relaxed eyes conveying calm and comfort", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, oval face shape, soft defined cheekbones, natural skin texture with visible pores and minor imperfections, full lips, straight nose, balanced facial proportions", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, almond-shaped eyes, natural brows with soft arch", "skin": "light to medium skin tone with warm sunset glow, realistic texture with subtle imperfections" }, "clothing": { "top": "{argument name="top garment" default="oversized cream knitted sweater"} with visible texture and patterns", "bottom": "{argument name="bottom garment" default="blue denim jeans"} with relaxed fit", "footwear": "white athletic sneakers with clean design", "accessories": "minimal or no visible accessories" }, "environment_details": { "dock": "wooden dock with visible grain and lines, slightly weathered texture", "water": "calm lake surface with gentle ripples reflecting sky colors", "surroundings": "quiet natural setting with distant trees and open horizon" }, "camera": { "angle": "eye-level slightly angled perspective", "framing": "medium full-body shot with subject placed slightly off-center", "focus": "sharp focus on subject, soft background blur", "lens": "portrait lens with natural depth of field" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic", "color_tone": "warm golden hour tones with natural color balance", "details": "high detail textures in clothing and skin, realistic lighting and reflections, no over-smoothing" } }, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Straight-on symmetrical frontal angle, captured on 35mm documentary environmental lens, Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
Ready to paste directly into Midjourney, Flux, or DALL·E to create this image.
Prompt Variations
Tailored versions of this prompt fine-tuned for Midjourney, Flux, DALL·E 3, and alternative styles.
gemini --ar 9:16
{ "scene": { "setting": "outdoor lakeside dock during sunset", "background": "calm water reflecting warm sunset tones, distant tree line, soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near horizon to blue above", "lighting": "natural golden hour lighting, soft warm sunlight casting gentle highlights on subject, subtle reflections from water, low contrast shadows" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "sitting on wooden dock with knees pulled close to chest, arms wrapped around legs, body slightly turned sideways, head resting gently on arms while facing camera", "expression": "warm natural smile, soft joyful expression with slight teeth visibility, relaxed eyes conveying calm and comfort", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, oval face shape, soft defined cheekbones, natural skin texture with visible pores and minor imperfections, full lips, straight nose, balanced facial proportions", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, almond-shaped eyes, natural brows with soft arch", "skin": "light to medium skin tone with warm sunset glow, realistic texture with subtle imperfections" }, "clothing": { "top": "{argument name="top garment" default="oversized cream knitted sweater"} with visible texture and patterns", "bottom": "{argument name="bottom garment" default="blue denim jeans"} with relaxed fit", "footwear": "white athletic sneakers with clean design", "accessories": "minimal or no visible accessories" }, "environment_details": { "dock": "wooden dock with visible grain and lines, slightly weathered texture", "water": "calm lake surface with gentle ripples reflecting sky colors", "surroundings": "quiet natural setting with distant trees and open horizon" }, "camera": { "angle": "eye-level slightly angled perspective", "framing": "medium full-body shot with subject placed slightly off-center", "focus": "sharp focus on subject, soft background blur", "lens": "portrait lens with natural depth of field" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic", "color_tone": "warm golden hour tones with natural color balance", "details": "high detail textures in clothing and skin, realistic lighting and reflections, no over-smoothing" } }, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
midjourney --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
{ "scene": { "setting": "outdoor lakeside dock during sunset", "background": "calm water reflecting warm sunset tones, distant tree line, soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near horizon to blue above", "lighting": "natural golden hour lighting, soft warm sunlight casting gentle highlights on subject, subtle reflections from water, low contrast shadows" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "sitting on wooden dock with knees pulled close to chest, arms wrapped around legs, body slightly turned sideways, head resting gently on arms while facing camera", "expression": "warm natural smile, soft joyful expression with slight teeth visibility, relaxed eyes conveying calm and comfort", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, oval face shape, soft defined cheekbones, natural skin texture with visible pores and minor imperfections, full lips, straight nose, balanced facial proportions", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, almond-shaped eyes, natural brows with soft arch", "skin": "light to medium skin tone with warm sunset glow, realistic texture with subtle imperfections" }, "clothing": { "top": "{argument name="top garment" default="oversized cream knitted sweater"} with visible texture and patterns", "bottom": "{argument name="bottom garment" default="blue denim jeans"} with relaxed fit", "footwear": "white athletic sneakers with clean design", "accessories": "minimal or no visible accessories" }, "environment_details": { "dock": "wooden dock with visible grain and lines, slightly weathered texture", "water": "calm lake surface with gentle ripples reflecting sky colors", "surroundings": "quiet natural setting with distant trees and open horizon" }, "camera": { "angle": "eye-level slightly angled perspective", "framing": "medium full-body shot with subject placed slightly off-center", "focus": "sharp focus on subject, soft background blur", "lens": "portrait lens with natural depth of field" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic", "color_tone": "warm golden hour tones with natural color balance", "details": "high detail textures in clothing and skin, realistic lighting and reflections, no over-smoothing" } }, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
{ "scene": { "setting": "outdoor lakeside dock during sunset", "background": "calm water reflecting warm sunset tones, distant tree line, soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near horizon to blue above", "lighting": "natural golden hour lighting, soft warm sunlight casting gentle highlights on subject, subtle reflections from water, low contrast shadows" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "sitting on wooden dock with knees pulled close to chest, arms wrapped around legs, body slightly turned sideways, head resting gently on arms while facing camera", "expression": "warm natural smile, soft joyful expression with slight teeth visibility, relaxed eyes conveying calm and comfort", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, oval face shape, soft defined cheekbones, natural skin texture with visible pores and minor imperfections, full lips, straight nose, balanced facial proportions", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, almond-shaped eyes, natural brows with soft arch", "skin": "light to medium skin tone with warm sunset glow, realistic texture with subtle imperfections" }, "clothing": { "top": "{argument name="top garment" default="oversized cream knitted sweater"} with visible texture and patterns", "bottom": "{argument name="bottom garment" default="blue denim jeans"} with relaxed fit", "footwear": "white athletic sneakers with clean design", "accessories": "minimal or no visible accessories" }, "environment_details": { "dock": "wooden dock with visible grain and lines, slightly weathered texture", "water": "calm lake surface with gentle ripples reflecting sky colors", "surroundings": "quiet natural setting with distant trees and open horizon" }, "camera": { "angle": "eye-level slightly angled perspective", "framing": "medium full-body shot with subject placed slightly off-center", "focus": "sharp focus on subject, soft background blur", "lens": "portrait lens with natural depth of field" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic", "color_tone": "warm golden hour tones with natural color balance", "details": "high detail textures in clothing and skin, realistic lighting and reflections, no over-smoothing" } }, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
chatgpt
{ "scene": { "setting": "outdoor lakeside dock during sunset", "background": "calm water reflecting warm sunset tones, distant tree line, soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near horizon to blue above", "lighting": "natural golden hour lighting, soft warm sunlight casting gentle highlights on subject, subtle reflections from water, low contrast shadows" }, "subject": { "type": "female", "pose": "sitting on wooden dock with knees pulled close to chest, arms wrapped around legs, body slightly turned sideways, head resting gently on arms while facing camera", "expression": "warm natural smile, soft joyful expression with slight teeth visibility, relaxed eyes conveying calm and comfort", "face": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, oval face shape, soft defined cheekbones, natural skin texture with visible pores and minor imperfections, full lips, straight nose, balanced facial proportions", "hair": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact", "eyes": "Use uploaded reference image, keep identity exact, almond-shaped eyes, natural brows with soft arch", "skin": "light to medium skin tone with warm sunset glow, realistic texture with subtle imperfections" }, "clothing": { "top": "{argument name="top garment" default="oversized cream knitted sweater"} with visible texture and patterns", "bottom": "{argument name="bottom garment" default="blue denim jeans"} with relaxed fit", "footwear": "white athletic sneakers with clean design", "accessories": "minimal or no visible accessories" }, "environment_details": { "dock": "wooden dock with visible grain and lines, slightly weathered texture", "water": "calm lake surface with gentle ripples reflecting sky colors", "surroundings": "quiet natural setting with distant trees and open horizon" }, "camera": { "angle": "eye-level slightly angled perspective", "framing": "medium full-body shot with subject placed slightly off-center", "focus": "sharp focus on subject, soft background blur", "lens": "portrait lens with natural depth of field" }, "style": { "realism": "ultra realistic", "color_tone": "warm golden hour tones with natural color balance", "details": "high detail textures in clothing and skin, realistic lighting and reflections, no over-smoothing" } }, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
Generation Specs & Guide
Style / Mood
photorealistic
Camera & Lens
{
"camera_angle": "Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry",
"optical_lens": "Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens",
"lighting_setup": "Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"render_engine": "Midjourney v6.1 (--v 6.1 --style raw)"
}
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