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5 Best Midjourney Prompts: August 2024 (Fringe Photography)

Midjourney modifiers that mimic experimental ways of making photos.

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Daniel Nest
Aug 29, 2024
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It’s the last issue of the month, so it’s time for the customary list of Midjourney modifiers. (See all the past ones in this list.)

In this ongoing series, I share simple, standalone descriptors that strongly affect the look of your image.

My last photography-focused edition mainly discussed different lenses and camera angles. This post is more about niche photographic techniques and processes.

Today’s subjects for showcasing the modifiers are:

  • Fox

  • Fruit basket

  • Shooting stars

Let’s go!

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Prompt #1: “[subject], cyanotype”

Cyanotypes don’t even use a camera. Instead, the process works by first treating a paper (or fabric) with a special chemical solution that’s sensitive to UV light. Later, you place your desired object onto the paper and put it out in the sun. The UV rays will make the paper turn cyan, while the object on it will leave behind a white outline.

In the…

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