matthew mcdaniel

Serene Sunrise at the Beach with Seashells

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2688 X 1512 (4.06 MP)

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  • Prompt: An Immersive Description of a Golden Shoreline The morning sun rises, allure of the sea’s edge. The sandy shore stretches out in both directions, each grain sparkles with a subtle luminescence, The gentle curves of the shoreline create soft undulations, wind carves in the sand faint patterns across the surface. a striped cone shell, adorned with alternating bands of creamy white and deep mocha brown, spiralling from base to tip in harmonious symmetry. The shell’s form is elegant and tapered, its lines clean, fine ridges run along its length, two open clam shells rest side by side, their interiors glistening with mother-of-pearl iridescence. Each shell marked with faint striations of beige, delicate colour hidden within: opalescent blues, gentle pinks, and creamy whites that shimmer, The shells nestle into the sand, a detailed starfish sprawls nearby, its five arms extended in a graceful star formation. A tiny, raised nodules blanket its skin. A subtle pattern of burnt orange and sandy gold radiates from the centre, the beach slopes gently down to meet the calm blue sea. tranquillity: a smooth expanse of subtle light cerulean and subtle light turquoise, the faintest shimmer of sunlight and a scattering of playful ripples. blurry background and filled with a gradient of blue, gold, pink and pale yellows. The overall mood is one of tranquility and natural beauty. bokeh dof intricate beautiful Golden ratio Watercolour mysterious long exposure moody melancholy rules of third Visual Poetry Ethereal Bokeh fog unfiltered creativity unconventional color beautiful intricate Dreamy Hazy Breezy.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

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• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1920 X 1080 (2.07 MP)

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  • Prompt: Graceful Chinese fishing boats, traditional attire, intricate fishing traps, serene dusk setting, vibrant sunset colors, rippling water reflections, cultural pride, dynamic composition, textured brushstrokes, oil on canvas, Van Gogh-inspired color palette, Pino Daeni's soft figures, Liseth Visser's attention to detail, Stuart Davis' modern geometric influence, Artstation.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Let's hurry to dinner

• Model: FluX

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: Intricate (sur)realism, luminous Zen lines mixed with alcohol inks: Cityscape with detailed skyline seems like simply insanely-beautifull female in half-reclining pose (painted in watercolor and ink in the styles of Albert Benois, Jos Collignon, and with Jeremy Mann ambience-feel) is partly immersed (by bottom body of this fantasy female-city) in dark blue waters of night harbor (with a long high bridge, a sailing boat with a wake in the water and with its weak reflection and the famous fountain). In front of upper body of the fantasy female-city and against the dark&black night sky as well squirts high aloft many vivid tones waters warm highlights and water reflections, created by the magical colorfully illuminated fountain; above on the sky is a crescent moon (at newmoon phase). The color palette is muted: in bottom body of the fantasy female-city featuring earth-to-metallic gradient tones with very weak lights and cool shadows, creating a mysterious and melancholic mood; in upper body of the fantasy female-city featuring many vivid tones with warm highlights and water reflections. Use watercolor, watercolor ink, Architectural Renderings, architectural lines by many pencils and charcoal, dark sky by alcohol inks, fountain by watercolor and inks. The scene depicts an dark & lights futuristic & abstract urban landscape with bold lines and dramatic lighting with detailed, illustrative qualities. The overal composition emphasizes the female forms with perspective depth like architectural lines, reflecting a neo-noir aesthetic of the modern-futuristic city.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Charming Village by the Tranquil River

• Model: Artistic 2

• Size: 4032 X 2304 (9.29 MP)

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  • Prompt: A mediaeval town with stone buildings and a bridge over a river, the sky is cloudy and the atmosphere is misty, creating a sense of mystery
  • Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 60%)
  • Base image resolution: Default
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0

Mountain Castle

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1920 X 1080 (2.07 MP)

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  • Prompt: Stone Talon Mountains
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

22 May 2025 - Birthday trip (3/4)

• Model: Artistic 2

• Size: 2576 X 1941 (5.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: 'Cause I need something more, follow you to a distant shore, feel alive I can't ignore
  • Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 60%)
  • Base image resolution: Default
  • Upscale & Enhance: 5

Mystical Street with Enchanted Balconies

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 880 X 1168 (1.03 MP)

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  • Prompt: New surreal world pencil sketch black and white
  • Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 60%)
  • Base image resolution: Default
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0

Historic Railway Station in Urban Charm

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 1024 X 1024 (1.05 MP)

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  • Prompt: Create an image that features a historic railway station in a vibrant urban setting. The foreground should include a decorative metal railing that frames the scene, with the focus being on the beautifully architected station building. The station boasts a mix of brick and stone, showcasing intricate designs and a prominent clock tower topped with a decorative spire. The structure should ooze European charm, with red tiled roofs and green accents. In the background, subtle hints of modern buildings should peek through, providing a contrast to the historic architecture. The sky should be a blend of soft blues and gentle clouds, hinting at late afternoon sunlight casting a warm glow on the scene. Additionally, a railway track runs along the bottom of the image, with some signs and lamps detailing the transport hub. The atmosphere should convey a sense of nostalgia combined with the energy of a bustling city.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: square

Charming Cobblestone Street of Colorful Homes

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1728 X 1296 (2.24 MP)

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  • Prompt: a high-quality digital painting of charming streets under sunny skies, picturesque alleys, warm sunlight breaking through tree branches, old buildings with colorful facades, cobblestone sidewalks, people leisurely strolling, bicycles parked along the road, flowers blooming in window boxes, vintage lanterns hanging above. Style: inspired by Bohdan Pylypiv, incorporating vibrant colors, dynamic brushstrokes, dream-like atmosphere, whimsical details, impressionistic elements, unique lighting effects, rich textures, and a sense of nostalgia.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

JAPANESE SCROLL PAINTING

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1728 X 1296 (2.24 MP)

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  • Prompt: Dream a Japanese scroll with countryside painting in muted watercolor
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Cabbages for sale

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1240 X 824 (1.02 MP)

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  • Prompt: ---
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Evening Serenity by the Tranquil Canal

• Model: Artflow

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: Parisian street at night. Dramatic skies, a few people walking by. Strong hues.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide
  • Style: Van Gogh

"Where Light Settles Softly"

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2445 X 1444 (3.53 MP)

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  • Prompt: Travel magazine grade, editorial photography style. Slightly elevated wide shot of an old picturesque street capturing the charm of a vintage European village at dusk. A narrow cobblestone alley lined with quaint, colorful houses in warm yellows and earthy tones showcases a mix of aged rustic styles, with thatched roofs (roughed edges) and wooden (worn out) shutters. Adorned with flower boxes overflowing with vivid whites and pinks of "Namesias" and "Mandevilla". Climbing trellises on the facades and cascading over windows. Soft, warm light emanats from vintage-style lanterns hanging next to doorways, illuminating the cobblestones. Lush "Grapevine" and "Wistaria" add to natural beauty. Trees fade into the background twilight sky in pastel colors of sunset. Shot with RED Weapon 8k at ISO:100 – f/8 – 1/125s on tripod and Zeiss Otus 35mm lens, ultra-sharp optics, deep focus. Custom triple-pass modeling in Rhino 8 (bella, flexibility, ivy, eddy3d, visualarq, jamparc_v6, starfish, skindesigner, blueorange, land kit), ZBrush 2025.2 (finest detail), VRay 7 (Scans) for archit, param, plants, realistic textures/shaders, Substance 3D 2026(Painter, Designer, Modeler, Sampler) for fine detailing. Balanced composition/atmosphere, fine texturing, Nuke Family 16, Mari 7 (advanced texture refinement, natural imperfections, weathering): slightly rusted metals, glass, worn out stone and stairs, cracked, chipped bricks and facades, Mudbox 2026 (organic surface detailing, micro-bump, and displacement): old, aged wood and roofes, plants. Atmospheric effects, caustics, and light scattering in Krakatoa 2.12 (volumetrics, particles), FStorm 1.6ON (realistic shading, high contrast dynamic lighting, ultra-fine details on surfaces). Final render with 3ds Max 2026 + VRay detail passes: lifelike shading and lighting. Post-proc in After Effects 25.2 (Sapph): final tone adjustments, color balancing; Capture One(nat. LUTs) + Affinity 2(PS): bold final color grading, clarity.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Mystical Pyramids at Sunset and Eclipse

• Model: FluX

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: A solar eclipse over the Pyramids, with the sun's light dimmed by the moon, in a stunning celestial display, reminiscent of the works of landscape photographers like Ansel Adams, Galactic horizon artist, Simon Stalenhag, and National Geographic photographer, Jim Richardson, with rich, vibrant colors and crisp details.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

deep structure of all

• Model: DreamForge

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: deep yellow / black / blue colors surreal dripping paint effect, melting, dissolving into streaks, pouring in style of beksinski / giger
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Dimensional Crack

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1168 X 880 (1.03 MP)

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  • Prompt: Jean-Baptiste Monge style. An iridescent sandy-beige pale-grey filigree tendrils retrofuturistic inferno-village, with a winding, decaying staircase made of ancient, weatherered stone, ascending through fluffy blue-to-orange shaded van Gogh-inspired clouds, leading to a swirling, glowing black hole portal in the huge wide sky, while cloaked figures journey towards its mesmerizing, psychedelic light. High contrast, cinematic lighting, shadow-depth.
  • Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 25%)
  • Base image resolution: Default
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0

Miranda

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Vibrant surreal composition, fruits morphed into hair strands, eclectic mix of fruits like apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas, intertwined with hair, dreamlike atmosphere, whimsical and imaginative, intricate details, vibrant colors of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple, Max Ernst-inspired style, reminiscent of his collage techniques, unexpected juxtaposition of elements, high-resolution digital artwork, surreal lighting casting dramatic shadows, fantasy twist, ArtStation showcase. Inspiration: T & Sho
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Gone Fishing

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: Golden hour palette, serene seascape, lone fisherman in a boat, tranquil waters of the Black Sea, impressionistic brushwork, reflective surface, subtle waves, misty atmosphere, distant horizon, minimalist composition, Savrasov-inspired style, emotional depth, grayscale tones, soft textures, traditional artistry, Russian landscape influence.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Dandelions in Pastel Dreams

• Model: Artflow

• Size: 1024 X 1024 (1.05 MP)

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  • Prompt: white dandelions in abstract masterpiece characterized by minimal colors and profound depth. Soft, muted tones blend harmoniously, evoking a sense of serene tranquility. Delicate brushstrokes create movement and flow, inviting introspection and awakening the spirit to the beauty of simplicity.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: square
  • Style: Dreamify

On The Wrong Path?

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 1536 X 1536 (2.36 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: HDR, Ultra high contrast, surreal, intricate
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: square