Ready-to-use image prompt (photoreal macro)
Assumption: you want a prompt for an AI image generator (SDXL / Midjourney / similar) that produces a realistic botanical photo.
Prompt: A single blooming ranunculus flower in extreme close-up macro, delicate layered petals with tiny morning-dew droplets clinging to the edges and pooling in micro-textures, ultra-realistic botanical photography, natural imperfections, crisp focus on the front petals and droplets, shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh, softly blurred garden background, warm golden sunrise sunlight streaming through leaves, subtle rim light, vibrant natural colors (soft coral / peach with gentle green tones), elegant centered composition with slight off-center rule-of-thirds, realistic surface scattering in petals, high micro-contrast, 4K, high detail, professional macro lens look
Negative prompt (use if your tool supports it)
cartoon, illustration, CGI, plastic, waxy petals, oversaturated neon colors, harsh HDR, heavy sharpening halos, blurry subject, deformed petals, extra flowers, multiple blooms, insects, dirt spots on lens, watermark, text, logo, frame, low resolution, banding, noise-heavy
Suggested settings (SDXL / similar)
- Aspect ratio: 3:2 or 4:5 (classic macro portrait)
- Steps: 30–50
- CFG: 5–7 (photoreal tends to do better slightly lower)
- Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras (or equivalent)
- Resolution: generate ~1024–1536px on the long side, then upscale to “4K”
- Hi-Res / Upscale: 1.5–2.0× with light denoise (0.25–0.4)
Midjourney-style variant (single line)
Single blooming ranunculus flower, extreme macro close-up, layered delicate petals covered with tiny morning dew droplets, warm golden sunrise backlight through garden leaves, soft blurred background bokeh, ultra-realistic botanical photography, natural vibrant colors, shallow depth of field, crisp droplets, elegant composition, 4K detail --ar 3:2 --style raw
Quick variations (swap the flower)
- Replace “ranunculus” with peony, rose, or dahlia for different petal geometry.
- Change color notes to: “ivory and blush pink” or “deep crimson with subtle gradients” for a different mood.