#cigarettesurrealism

Ethereal Transformation in Monochrome Smoke

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1088 X 1088 (1.18 MP)

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  • Prompt: A profile silhouette of a man dissolving into a wispy, ethereal nebula of black ink and smoke, abstract expressionism, melancholic mood, high contrast monochrome, dramatic lighting with strong rim light, deep depth of field, fine particle details, subtle textures, artistic ink wash painting style, concept art, ethereal, mysterious, surreal, minimalist background, --ar 3:4 --stylize 750 --quality 2 16k
  • Using base image: Yes

Underwater Noir: "Resident of the Deep"

• Model: Nano Banana 2 (Pro)

• Size: 2560 X 1440 (3.69 MP)

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  • Prompt: Monochrome Punk Noir, deep black dominates the entire image, red appears only as selective accents, a woman fully submerged deep underwater, vintage 1940s noir, sleek black dress, her platinum hair floating and swaying elegantly in slow underwater currents above her head like living silk, she stares directly into the camera unblinking and unbothered, between her fingers a lit cigarette holder, the ember glowing red the only warm point of light, impossible smoke curling upward through black water in red tinged ribbons, in her other hand a crystal glass tilted, the whiskey leaving the glass as a single suspended red liquid bubble slowly drifting upward dissolving into the black water, queen cards and ace cards scattered and drifting around her in the dark water, the red suits on the cards the only other color in the frame, her lips deep red the only warmth on her face, everything else pure black and shadow, the water itself black and dense, red glows only where the ember touches the smoke, where the liquid bubble catches light, where the card suits bleed red into darkness, aged film grain, heavy vignette, scratched emulsion, cinematic noir, fully submerged, no surface visible, no text
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Dinner with Ghostly Clowns

• Model: Z-Image Turbo

• Size: 2219 X 1664 (3.69 MP)

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  • Prompt: As if captured in a dreamlike haze, this colorful surrealist photograph presents two central figures at a table where reality bends and blends into the fantastical. On the left, a woman in a soft gray dress leans forward with an air of quiet mystery—her features softened as if viewed through a hazy lens, her posture relaxed yet slightly askew. To her right, a man in a dark suit sits with one hand on his hip and the other holding a cigarette; smoke curls upward like a thin ribbon, and his expression is stern but contemplative, eyes fixed on an unseen point beyond the frame. The table before them is cluttered with everyday objects transformed into surreal wonders: bottles of varying shapes and sizes, their labels blurred or replaced by swirling patterns that shift with each glance. A vase of pink flowers sits at the center, its petals delicate yet flickering like light, as if blooming from the air itself. Nearby, a plate of pastries rests, each one bearing faint, ghostly faces that seem to move when the viewer blinks. A glass of red liquid sits at the edge, its surface rippling unnaturally—like it reflects not just the room but another world. Behind them, a backdrop of ethereal performers floats like shadows or echoes from a distant circus: clowns in bright, clashing colors (orange, yellow, pink) with distorted limbs and blurred forms. Their presence feels both familiar and alien, merging with the greenish-brown tones of the background to create layers of depth that dissolve into the dreamlike atmosphere. Every element feels slightly askew—the man’s suit might ripple as if made of liquid fabric; the woman’s arm extends in a way that seems impossible. Yet it all coalesces into a single, hauntingly beautiful moment: vibrant hues (deep blues, rich reds, soft greens) blend and shift, blurring the line between reality and imagination. The scene feels like a snapshot from a dream where logic dissolves, leaving only color and emotion to guide the eye.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Mystery by the Riverbank

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1008 X 1024 (1.03 MP)

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  • Prompt: Beautiful Pierrot and Il Dottore who is dressed almost entirely in black—shoes, pants, shirt, robe, belt, and hat—broken only by a white handkerchief, white ruffled collar, white cuffs on his sleeves, or maybe white socks. The pants came to his knees, as did the full cloak that stood out, like a dress with a petticoat. His hat could either be small and look like a skullcap, or larger and floppy with a wide brim Iridescent watercolor and ink By Jamie Heiden, Daniel Merriam, Paul Klee, Karol Bak, Dee Nickerson, extremely detailed, high definition, crisp quality, ultra detailed background art nouveau pierot mysterious dance clown Arthur Rackham, Art Nouveau, Rebecca Guay, Steve Hanks, catherine abel, Edmund Dulac, Walter Crane, sorolla
  • Using base image: Yes