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Cinematic Mermaid Portrait in Shallow Water

A complex, structured prompt for generating an ultra-photorealistic, cinematic portrait of a mermaid in shallow, rocky sea water. The prompt details the iridescent tail scales, wet hair, soft overcast lighting, and the composition from a top-down angle.

Prompt

{
  "generation_request": {
    "meta_data": {
      "task_type": "photoreal_cinematic_mermaid_shallow_water_portrait",
      "language": "en",
      "priority": "highest",
      "version": "v1.0_MERMAID_SHALLOW_ROCKS_IRIDESCENT_TAIL_OVERCAST"
    },
    "output": {
      "aspect_ratio": "3:4",
      "resolution": "high",
      "num_images": 4
    },
    "scene": {
      "concept": "cinematic mermaid portrait in shallow rocky sea water with realistic translucency and haze",
      "environment": "shallow coastal water over dark rocks, slightly murky green/teal water, faint surface ripples, underwater stones visible",
      "composition": "top-down 3/4 angle, subject placed lower-left, tail sweeping diagonally toward upper-right, negative space of water on top"
    },
    "subject": {
      "person": "adult mermaid",
      "appearance": {
        "skin": "realistic skin texture, natural pores, subtle highlight, water droplets on shoulders and arms",
        "hair": "wet dark hair slicked back, a few strands clinging to skin",
        "makeup": "soft glam, defined lashes, natural lip, not overdone"
      },
      "pose": "upper body emerging near the surface, forearms resting on a wet rock, head turned slightly to the side with a dreamy calm expression",
      "tail": {
        "scales": "iridescent {argument name="scale color" default="teal–lilac–silver"} scales with realistic micro-reflections",
        "fin": "large translucent fin with pearlescent shimmer, semi-transparent edges, soft specular highlights"
      }
    },
    "camera": {
      "shot": "cinematic fashion portrait",
      "lens_mm": 50,
      "aperture": 2.8,
      "focus": "sharp on face, shoulders, and scale texture; background rocks slightly softer",
      "quality_tags": "ultra-photoreal, crisp detail, subtle film grain"
    },
    "lighting": {
      "style": "soft overcast daylight",
      "notes": "gentle diffuse key light, mild haze, soft shadowing, realistic water reflections, no harsh direct sun"
    },
    "color_grade": {
      "palette": "muted teal/green water, natural skin tones, iridescent cool highlights on scales",
      "contrast": "medium",
      "tone": "dreamy cinematic realism, clean but not overly saturated"
    },
    "negative_prompt": "text, logo, watermark, frame, border, cartoon, anime, CGI, plastic skin, over-smoothed face, blur, lowres, heavy artifacts, extra fingers, deformed hands, incorrect tail anatomy, neon oversaturation"
  }
}

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Feb 10, 2026
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