Stream of Consciousness Prompts: That Sounds Like A Midlife Crisis

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This is text-to-image at its best, in my opinion. Use a simple prompt, with almost no context, and shape the results with artistic hints. Then step back and revel in the unexpected.

A steampunk pirate stands proudly on the deck of his hot air balloon airship, looking out at a vibrant fantasy landscape under an ethereal sky. He is a middle-aged man with a distinguished grey beard and mustache, wearing a brown hat with feathers and a burgundy jacket over an orange vest and white cravat. His right hand rests casually on the ship's railing, while his right leg is slightly bent, leaning against the railing. On the deck beside him, a large brass clock with Roman numerals is secured to the railing.

DDG is a bit loquacious in its explanations today, saying the following before drifting into silent confusion: "The airship is made of dark wood with intricate brass and gold embellishments. In the background, the sky is a swirling vortex of blues, purples, and oranges, resembling a nebula or galaxy. Floating islands with fantastical castles and crystalline structures dot the horizon, some shrouded in pastel clouds. On one of the distant floating islands, a small silhouette of a person appears to be falling or flying through the bright core of the vortex. The foreground shows a partial view of the sea below, with one floating island appearing to have waterfalls cascading down into it. The airship’s large, paneled balloon is partially visible at the top, and various ropes and rigging extend from it. The deck also features a..."