Here are five unique, realistic, and cinematic prompts, that depict ancient scenes from different cultures and eras, each with a specific photography style, that brings them to life with the same level of detail, depth, and realism as this example prompt shows, which I used to make an image in Flux Pro 1.0:
Image made for a podcast i was hired to make called “A True History of Cannabis Summarized.” Made using Flux Pro 1.0 Text to Image.
1. Ancient Egyptian Farmers Harvesting Papyrus
“A cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a group of ancient Egyptian farmers harvesting papyrus along the banks of the Nile River, circa 2500 BCE. In the foreground, a strong, tanned man with intricate tattoos is using a sickle to cut papyrus stalks, while a woman with a woven basket on her head gathers the crop. In the background, monumental pyramids loom, partly obscured by a haze of dust. Shot with a 50mm f/1.8 lens for crisp focus on the subjects in the foreground, while the background pyramids are softly blurred, creating a sense of ancient awe. Use Ilford FP4+ film emulation for fine grain and clear contrast, giving the scene a timeless, grainy texture. ISO 400 for optimal exposure under the midday sun, producing sharp details with natural sunlight casting long shadows. The image should be high in contrast with deep, dark blacks and bright highlights, showcasing the relentless heat of the Egyptian desert. A slight vignette around the edges enhances the mood, adding an air of mystery. The tone should lean toward a soft sepia hue, resembling a historical photograph from the early 20th century. Paper texture should evoke a rough, handmade quality, similar to ancient papyrus scrolls. The lighting should be harsh and direct, evoking the sun’s brutal intensity.”
Egyptian farmers AI art Flux Pro 1.0
2. Viking Raiding Party in the Arctic
“A cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a Viking raiding party, circa 800 CE, as they disembark from their longships onto the frozen shores of the Arctic. In the foreground, a battle-hardened Viking with a fur cloak, holding a bloodstained axe, steps onto the ice, his breath visible in the cold air. Behind him, his crew of warriors, clad in chainmail and leather armor, prepare for battle. The scene is captured with a 35mm f/1.4 lens, focusing sharply on the Viking leader while the distant icy landscape is slightly blurred. Kodak Tri-X 400 film emulation is used to add fine grain and a gritty, harsh texture, making the scene feel raw and intense. ISO 800, with low-light sensitivity, simulates the dim, gray light of a winter morning. The high contrast emphasizes the bleak, unforgiving environment, with deep blacks in the shadows of the Vikings’ armor and highlights catching the frost in the air. A slight vignette frames the action, adding a sense of claustrophobia and drama. A cool blue-gray filter is applied to evoke the cold, foreboding atmosphere of the Arctic landscape. The paper texture mimics the ruggedness of old Norse vellum, with a matte finish. Lighting is low and soft, simulating the overcast skies of a polar winter.”
Made with viking-flux-pro-1.0
Below; A Frozen Moment in Time: AI Art Created with Flux Schnell 1.0 The artwork featured here is a breathtaking example of AI-generated art, crafted using the innovative Flux Schnell 1.0 model. This cutting-edge technology utilizes advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to produce intricate and visually striking compositions. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Flux Schnell 1.0 allows artists to push the boundaries of creativity and explore new frontiers in the realm of digital art.
AI Art Made with Flux Schnell 1.0
The scene depicted in this artwork is a cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a Viking raiding party, circa 800 CE, as they disembark from their longships onto the frozen shores of the Arctic. The image is a masterful blend of historical accuracy and cinematic flair, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of Norse exploration and conquest. In the foreground, a battle-hardened Viking with a fur cloak, holding a bloodstained axe, steps onto the ice, his breath visible in the cold air. The lighting is low and soft, simulating the overcast skies of a polar winter, casting a warm glow over the scene.
Behind him, his crew of warriors, clad in chainmail and leather armor, prepare for battle, their faces set with determination and ferocity. The scene is captured with a 35mm f/1.4 lens, focusing sharply on the Viking leader while the distant icy landscape is slightly blurred, imbuing the image with a sense of depth and dimensionality. The Kodak Tri-X 400 film emulation adds fine grain and a gritty, harsh texture, making the scene feel raw and intense, as if it were plucked straight from the pages of a medieval manuscript.
The high contrast emphasizes the bleak, unforgiving environment, with deep blacks in the shadows of the Vikings’ armor and highlights catching the frost in the air, creating a sense of drama and tension. A slight vignette frames the action, adding a sense of claustrophobia and drama, drawing the viewer’s eye inexorably towards the Viking leader. A cool blue-gray filter is applied to evoke the cold, foreboding atmosphere of the Arctic landscape, casting a haunting glow over the entire scene.
The paper texture mimics the ruggedness of old Norse vellum, with a matte finish, lending an air of authenticity to the image. The overall effect is one of cinematic grandeur, as if the viewer has stepped into a frozen moment in time, frozen in perpetuity. The AI art generated by Flux Schnell 1.0 has captured the essence of this pivotal moment in history, transporting us to a world of Norse mythology and legend.
Below; The same prompt used in Flux Dev 1 from Black Forest Labs on Hugging Face.
AI-generated art. Created using the Flux Dev 1 model by Black Forest Labs
3. Ancient Samurai Preparing for Battle in Feudal Japan
Samurai Warriors AI Art made with Stable Diffusion XL 1.0
“A cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a group of samurai preparing for battle, circa 1500 CE, during Japan’s Sengoku period. In the foreground, a samurai with a katana drawn, dressed in intricate armor, stands with his back to the viewer, his gaze fixed on the misty battlefield ahead. Around him, fellow warriors adjust their gear and sharpen their blades, while in the distance, a wisp of smoke rises from a burning village. Shot with a 35mm f/1.4 lens, with a soft-focus background that blurs into a misty, ethereal fog, evoking a sense of impending battle. The use of Kodak T-MAX 100 film emulation adds sharpness and clarity, with minimal grain. ISO 400 captures the natural daylight of a cloudy morning, allowing the samurai’s armor to gleam in the soft, diffused light. High contrast brings out the delicate details of the samurai’s face and armor, while the distant background remains faint and hazy. A slight vignette adds a sense of foreboding tension, while a warm sepia tone filter simulates the aesthetic of old samurai scrolls. The texture of the paper is smooth and refined, mimicking the quality of ancient Japanese rice paper. The lighting is soft but directional, as if filtered through a cloudy sky, casting long shadows on the warriors’ faces.”
A Cinematic Moment in Feudal Japan: AI Art Created with Flux Schnell 1.0 This breathtaking artwork, titled “Cinematic Samurai Warrior Scene,” is a masterful example of AI-generated art. Created using the Flux Schnell 1.0 model, a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the field of digital art, this piece showcases the power of artificial intelligence in capturing the essence of a bygone era.
4. Mayan Priests Performing a Sacrifice Ritual
A Mysterious Moment in Ancient Maya History This captivating artwork, “Ancient Maya,” is a masterful example of AI-generated art created using the Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 model. This cutting-edge technology has revolutionized the field of digital art, showcasing the power of artificial intelligence in capturing the essence of a bygone era. The image depicts an ancient Maya individual standing in front of a majestic Mayan pyramid, lost in thought as they gaze out at the jungle landscape. The result is a hauntingly beautiful and immersive experience, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of mystery and wonder
“A cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a group of Mayan priests performing a sacrifice ritual at the top of a pyramid, circa 600 CE. In the foreground, a priest wearing an elaborate feathered headdress holds a jaguar-shaped ceremonial knife, ready to sacrifice a captive, while other priests chant in unison. The scene is framed with a dramatic wide-angle perspective, using a 24mm f/2.8 lens to capture the full grandeur of the pyramid and surrounding jungle. Shot using Kodak Portra 400 film emulation to give the image a clean, sharp finish, with minimal grain for clarity. ISO 400 ensures crisp details under the midday sun, casting strong shadows and creating a high-contrast effect that emphasizes the priest’s intense expression. The background is slightly blurred (bokeh effect) to create a focus on the priest and his ritualistic movements, with the lush jungle and distant pyramid rendered in soft detail. A slight vignette surrounds the image, adding to the ceremonial focus. A subtle green filter adds an earthy tone to the scene, evoking the dense, vibrant jungle environment. The paper texture mimics the smooth, rich feel of ancient Mayan codices, with a matte finish. Lighting is intense and direct, simulating the powerful tropical sun shining down on the ceremony.”
Ancient Maya AI-Generated Art This remarkable piece of art, created using Flux Dev 1.0, showcases the incredible potential of AI-generated art to capture the essence of history, culture, and the human experience. The result is a truly remarkable work that highlights the innovative capabilities of AI technology in artistic expression.
5. Ancient Greek Philosophers in the Agora
Key Parameters:
Lens: 50mm f/1.8 (sharp focus on philosophers, blurred background)
Film/Texture: Ilford Delta 3200 (high-grain texture, raw documentary feel)
ISO: 1600 (for high contrast, capturing dramatic sunlight)
Focus: Sharp on philosophers, soft on architecture (depth of field)
Contrast: Deep blacks and bright highlights (intense Mediterranean sun)
Tone/Filter: Sepia tone (aged, historical feel)
Paper Type: Rough, parchment-like texture, matte finish
Lighting: Harsh, direct Mediterranean sun (strong light/shadow play)
Vignette: Subtle darkening around edges to focus on central figures
“A cinematic wide-angle lens monochrome photographic documentary poster of a group of ancient Greek philosophers debating in the Agora of Athens, circa 400 BCE. In the foreground, Socrates, with his distinctive beard and worn robe, passionately gestures with his hands as he debates with a group of fellow philosophers. Behind him, other figures, like Plato and Aristotle, engage in animated discussions, while the backdrop shows the grand columns of the Parthenon, half obscured by midday sunlight. Shot with a 50mm f/1.8 lens to give a clear focus on the philosophers, while the monumental Greek architecture is softly blurred in the distance. Use Ilford Delta 3200 film emulation for a raw, high-grain texture that gives the scene a timeless, documentary-like feel. ISO 1600 is used for a high-contrast effect, with the sunlight casting dramatic shadows on the faces of the philosophers. The image should have deep blacks in the robes of the figures, with bright highlights on their faces, conveying the intellectual intensity of the conversation. A subtle sepia tone filter gives the image an antique, historical aesthetic. The texture of the paper should evoke the roughness of ancient parchment, with a matte finish. Lighting is harsh, mimicking the unrelenting Mediterranean sun, creating a high contrast between light and shadow across the philosophers’ faces.”
Ancient Greek Philosophers – AI Art made using Flux Dev
These five prompts offer a range of ancient, realistic scenes from different cultures and historical periods, each enhanced with detailed photography parameters to create a strikingly authentic, cinematic effect. The key is to blend accurate cultural details with a true-to-life photographic style, capturing both the intensity and the atmosphere of the time.
Ancient Greek Philosophers AI Art made using Flux Schnell
From the majestic pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the serene temples of ancient Greece, each scene is meticulously crafted to transport the viewer to a bygone era. The attention to detail is unparalleled, with every element, from the intricate hieroglyphics to the delicate folds of traditional clothing, carefully researched to ensure an authentic representation of the time period.
The photography parameters are equally impressive, with subtle lighting effects and nuanced color palettes that evoke the sense of a bygone era.
A Mysterious Moment in Ancient Maya History This captivating artwork, “Ancient Maya,” is a masterful example of AI-generated art created using the Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 model. This cutting-edge technology has revolutionized the field of digital art, showcasing the power of artificial intelligence in capturing the essence of a bygone era. The image depicts an ancient Maya individual standing in front of a majestic Mayan pyramid, lost in thought as they gaze out at the jungle landscape. The result is a hauntingly beautiful and immersive experience, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of mystery and wonder
As the viewer navigates through these ancient landscapes, they are struck by the sense of timelessness that pervades each scene. The people, the architecture, the very atmosphere itself seems to whisper tales of a long-forgotten past, yet the images remain remarkably contemporary, as if plucked from the pages of a historical novel.
The interplay between the cultural details and the photographic style is nothing short of masterful, creating a visual experience that is at once both captivating and thought-provoking. Whether you are a historian, an artist, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the past, these prompts offer a unique opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of ancient cultures.
By blending accuracy with artistic flair, they invite us to step into a world that is both familiar and foreign, and to experience the intensity and atmosphere of a bygone era in a way that is both immersive and unforgettable.
Egyptian farmers AI art Flux Pro 1.0
