Ethereal Smoke Portrait: Whispers of the Unseen
FLUX
Style
Cinematic, Surrealism
Tags
Artistic, Atmospheric, Black and White, Close-up, Conceptual, Dramatic, Ethereal, Mystery, Portrait, Smoke, Surrealism, Transformation
Color
Black, Gray, White
Good for
Text to Image
Universal Prompt Prompt:
Shot Type: Extreme Close-Up. The camera is positioned directly in front of the subject, capturing only the lower portion of the face from the nose down. This intimate framing creates an intense focus on the lips and surrounding smoke, heightening the sense of mystery and intrigue.
Composition Techniques: Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Asymmetry. The subject's lips are positioned near the lower third of the frame, creating a dynamic composition. The swirling smoke forms natural leading lines that guide the viewer's eye throughout the image. The asymmetrical placement of the face and smoke adds visual interest and a sense of movement.
Lighting: High-contrast, dramatic lighting emphasizes the sculptural quality of the smoke and the contours of the face. The light source appears to be coming from above and slightly to the left, creating deep shadows and highlighting the ethereal quality of the smoke. This chiaroscuro effect enhances the mysterious and surreal atmosphere of the scene.
Color Palette: Black, White, Gray. The monochromatic palette accentuates the interplay between light and shadow, smoke and skin. The pure white of the smoke contrasts sharply with the deep blacks of the background, while subtle gradations of gray add depth and dimension to the subject's features.
Mood and Emotion: Mysterious, Tense, Calm. The image evokes a sense of otherworldliness and transformation. The serene expression of the lips juxtaposed with the chaotic swirling of smoke creates a captivating tension between stillness and motion, reality and dreams.
Style: Surrealism, Cinematic. The image blends realistic portraiture with surrealist elements, creating a dreamlike quality that challenges perception. The high contrast and dramatic lighting give the scene a cinematic feel, as if it were a still from an avant-garde film.
Location and Setting: The setting is abstract and undefined, focusing entirely on the subject and the smoke. The black background isolates the face and smoke, creating a void-like space that emphasizes the ethereal and otherworldly nature of the scene.
Character Placement: The lower half of a face is visible, centrally positioned in the lower third of the frame. The lips are slightly parted, suggesting a state of calm or trance. The nose is partially visible at the top of the frame, providing a subtle anchor point for the viewer. The smoke appears to be emanating from or enveloping the face, seamlessly blending with the skin and creating an illusion of dissolution or transformation.
Texture and Detail: The image captures exquisite detail in both the smoke and the facial features. The smoke exhibits a fine, gossamer-like texture with intricate swirls and eddies. Each wisp is clearly defined, ranging from translucent veils to more opaque plumes. The skin of the lips and surrounding area shows subtle textures, with the interplay of light and shadow accentuating the curves and contours. The contrast between the soft, organic forms of the face and the ephemeral, ever-changing shapes of the smoke creates a captivating visual tension.
Good for
Text to Image
Prompt for Flux
"Extreme Close-Up of a lower face featuring only the lips and upper chin, with dramatic swirling smoke surrounding them, creating an intimate, enigmatic atmosphere. The composition adheres to the Rule of Thirds, with the lips placed near the lower third of the frame, while the smoke follows leading lines that guide the viewer's gaze throughout. High-contrast lighting from above and slightly to the left casts deep shadows, enhancing the sculptural quality of both the smoke and facial contours, evoking a chiaroscuro effect. The color palette is strictly monochromatic—black, white, and gray—highlighting the stark contrast between the ethereal white smoke and the deep black background, while subtle grays add depth to the skin. The overall mood is mysterious, tense, yet calm, portraying a juxtaposition between the tranquil expression of the lips and the chaotic motion of the smoke, suggesting themes of transformation and otherworldliness. The style merges surrealism with cinematic elements, resembling scenes from an avant-garde film. The abstract background is undefined, creating a void that emphasizes the subject. The image captures exquisite detail, with the smoke's gossamer texture and intricate swirls juxtaposed against the soft textures of the lips and face, resulting in a captivating visual tension that plays with perception."
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Image to Video
Camera 1
Movement Type: Minimal dolly push forward (very slow)
Action: Imperceptible parting of lips, subtle dissipation of smoke
Details: Extremely slow speed, focus on lips, minimal smoke movement
Camera 2
Movement Type: Minimal orbit around subject (very slow)
Action: Gentle revelation of more facial features, smoke patterns shifting
Details: Clockwise direction, extremely slow speed, gradual unveiling of nose and chin
Camera 3
Movement Type: Emerges
Action: Smoke intensifies, face gradually materializes from vapor
Details: Slow emergence, focus shift from smoke to facial features, dreamlike transition
Good for
Text to Video
Prompt 1
A haunting black and white close-up captures the lower half of a face, engulfed in swirling, ethereal smoke. The image exudes a surreal, dreamlike quality as wisps of vapor dance around delicate features, creating an otherworldly atmosphere of mystery and transformation.
Good for
Text to Image
Prompt 2
Extreme close-up: lower face, lips, upper chin. Dramatic swirling smoke, intimate, enigmatic. Rule of Thirds: lips in lower third, smoke with leading lines. High-contrast lighting: deep shadows enhance contours, chiaroscuro effect. Monochromatic palette: black, white, gray, ethereal smoke vs. black background. Mysterious mood: serene lips, chaotic smoke. Surrealism meets cinematic style. Undefined abstract background, emphasizing subject. Exquisite detail: smoke texture, captivating visual tension.