Well it does say 80s adventure movie in the prompt, so that sounds about right :)
Prompt: 80s adventure movie, A female explorer running towards the camera, with a frightened look on their face, a gigantic silver ball is rolling in the background, through a pinball environment, detailed face, low angle, dramatic lighting, shot on 35mm vistavision film --ar 91:51 --v 6.1
Sorry I'm late! I had work stuff
Here are the final scores!
| Name | Score |
|---|---|
| @[email protected] | 14 |
| @[email protected] | 8 |
| @[email protected] | 8 |
| @[email protected] | 6 |
| @[email protected] | 8 |
| @[email protected] | 7 |
Congrats @[email protected], you win! Again! :)
I did a bit of extra reading and I made a mistake. The Utrecht library is 132 years old, but this building is exactly 100 years old.
I really need to read more thoroughly.
If you zoom all the way in, you can see a few between those pillars at the end of the hall :)
The main seat of the Utrecht public library is 132 years old and used to be a postal office.
I really love the architecture, the main hall always impresses me whenever I visit.
This is the vantage point from where I took the photo, helpfully highlighted by the halo :)
Edit: I’m an idiot who can’t read critically. The institute of the Utrecht library is 132 years old. The old post office building is exactly 100 years old.
Sorry for giving the wrong information.
I really love Jack Vance’s world building. His Gaean Reach setting gives an endless variety of cultures, customs and beliefs. And the Dying Earth novels formed the basis for magic system of DnD.
But the real treasure is in how he can let these worlds come alive with his descriptions. Often he would spend a whole paragraph describing something that will never be part of the story but manages to perfectly set the tone of the local atmosphere.
I grew with these books (thanks to my dad’s impressive personal SF library) and they’ve always managed to spark my imagination like no other book.
I use a large folded microfiber towel as knee support in pilates. It’s not as spongy as a normal towel but soft and supportive enough for those exercises that put a lot of stress on my knees or tailbone.
Prompt: 90s fantasy movie still, an ant queen wearing a red dress and a crown, the ant queen has multiple black chitin limbs, the queen is walking by A line of beetles wearing monk robes, in an eastern monastery, god rays, cinematic lighting, shot on 35mm Fujifilm Superia film --ar 19:10 --v 6.1
That's an interesting topic, because I had my idea from a dream I had last night. Not the most original image, but it was fun to try and reproduce something from a dream.
I recently travelled to Europe, and I'm a big tall guy and was really uncomfortable for 8 hours of travel. And last night, I dreamt that I was in a slightly futuristic plane, that was much wider than regular planes. It had 12 or 16 seats in width, with enough room to be comfortable. The top half of the plane was made of glass and we could see outside.
The plane could take off from an inclined platform, most like Princess Vespa's ship in Spaceballs :)
Here's what I was able to do. The only difference with my dream is there should be many more seats per row.
Prompt : The inside of a very wide airplane. It doesn't look very futuristic, just slightly better than today's planes. The top half of the plane is made of glass, and we can see the a clear sky through it. It's very sunny inside. The floor is covered with blue carpet. The seats are individual, all aligned, about a dozen per row, and they are white and blue. The plane is full of travelers. People have screens they can use for leisure.
I prefer mass transit, but with style :-).
Made with comfyui. The workflow is embedded in this picture (Catbox)
Prompt
In the heart of a sprawling, verdant jungle, a colossal Tyrannosaurus rex strides gracefully through the dense foliage. This isn't an ordinary dinosaur; its massive form serves as the foundation for an elaborate medieval city built upon its back. The T-Rex's scales shimmer with deep greens and earthy browns, blending seamlessly with the surrounding jungle and providing a natural camouflage for the city it carries.
The city itself is a marvel of ancient engineering and artistry. Stone and timber structures rise along the dinosaur's spine, meticulously crafted to fit the contours of its body. At the highest point, near the T-Rex's shoulders, stands a grand castle with soaring towers and fluttering pennants bearing the city's crest. The castle's stone walls are adorned with intricate carvings depicting heroic tales and legendary creatures.
Winding down the creature's back, a network of cobblestone streets and wooden bridges connects various districts of the city. Elegant archways and balconies overlook the jungle canopy, offering breathtaking views of the endless sea of green. Houses with thatched roofs and colorful stained-glass windows cluster together, their chimneys puffing gentle wisps of smoke that blend with the mist of the jungle.
Suspended gardens hang from the sides of the city, overflowing with exotic plants and vibrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Water from a crystal-clear spring near the T-Rex's neck cascades down in a series of waterfalls, ingeniously harnessed to power water mills and fountains throughout the city.
The inhabitants, dressed in medieval attire, bustle about the streets. Merchants display an array of goods in the bustling marketplace—spices, textiles, and handcrafted wares—while musicians play lutes and flutes, filling the air with melodic tunes. Knights clad in gleaming armor patrol the ramparts, ever vigilant, while scholars and artisans engage in animated discussions in open courtyards.
Lanterns hang from ornate iron posts, their golden glow beginning to flicker as dusk approaches. The T-Rex's gentle movements are accommodated by the city's flexible design; suspension bridges sway slightly with each step, and buildings are reinforced to withstand the motion. Vines and mosses from the jungle have been artfully incorporated into the architecture, symbolizing a harmonious coexistence with nature.
Below, the jungle teems with life. Ancient trees with sprawling roots and thick canopies are home to a multitude of creatures—exotic birds with iridescent feathers, chattering monkeys swinging from vines, and elusive big cats prowling the shadows. The air is rich with the scents of damp earth and fragrant blossoms, and the sounds of wildlife create a symphony that underscores the city's own lively hum.
Above, the sky transitions into a tapestry of warm oranges and purples as the sun sets, casting a magical glow over the entire scene. The medieval city on the back of the gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex stands as a testament to ingenuity and adaptation, a thriving haven where civilization and the primal world are intertwined in breathtaking detail.
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Create an image showing a form of transportation to make jaws drop! Mass transit or a personal ride. No matter what, you are asked to spare no expense in your designs!
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Prompt: a cute hybrid animal that is a cross between an ant and a lion, with black chitin and a full lion's mane , standing on its hind legs --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
Prompt: A secret agent parakeet, wearing black sunglasses and a suit, sitting on a telephone wire, next to a listening device --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
Prompt: An early 1900s photograph, low angle shot, An angry sperm whale-like snake sliding down a steep mountain slope, its mouth wide open as it tries to eat the viewer, trees are torn from the soil and debris is flying everywhere, action shot
One of the cryptids I came across when looking for inspiration for a previous challenge. The Slide-rock bolter is just such a weird creation.
It's a whale-like creature that hangs at the top of a slope, waiting for a tourist to walk by below. When that happens, it would slide down the slope at high speed, using it's saliva as a lubricant, and eat the hapless passerby in one gulp. Using its momentum it would then slide up the other mountain to find a new hiding spot.
It's so ridiculous, I just love it :)
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Create an image where polar opposites are interacting. For example: fire and water (as in the image), life and death, day and night, happy and sad. The concepts do not have to be anthropomorphized.
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
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Create an image that captures the essence of a fairy tale, bringing to life its enchanting and timeless atmosphere. The goal isn’t to illustrate a specific story, but to craft a scene that feels like stepping into a magical world.
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Yay, my final entry!
I wasn’t sure if I would make it, but I’m happy I stuck with it until the end.
Thank you to the mods for hosting this challenge, I had a lot of fun!
An alternative, not sure yet which one I'll submit.
Mother nature provides:
I kind of like the idea of going on a hike and finding this in the forest :)