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M. Ballard (AI Generation USA)
@mischab.bsky.social
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Artist for 40 years, 20 of them as a pro photographer. Making AI art now because real creativity doesn’t sit still. Fuel the fire: buymeacoffee.com/mischabally
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M. Ballard (AI Generation USA) @mischab.bsky.social · 25d
I decided I needed to write some nonfiction. It is about the train system that formed the core of the East Bay on the other side of the water from San Francisco.

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The Key System of the East Bay and San Francisco
A Ledger of Loss and Choice
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Halflight Cipher

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #monochrome #lowkeylighting #50mmlens #studio #chiaroscuro
High-contrast black and white studio portrait of an adult woman in a black turtleneck, tight crop with curls edging into the key light, face split by a hard shadow so one eye and lips catch the highlight; glossy lipstick with specular sheen, fine skin texture preserved; single hard key through a narrow flag with minimal fill to carve a sharp light falloff, background pure black; 50mm lens, f/2, 1/200s, ISO 200; focus locked on the lit eye, shallow depth giving smooth tonal rolloff across cheek and jaw; neutral monochrome white balance, clean microcontrast.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Saffron Static

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #35mmlens #ambientlight #filmgrain #yellow #indoors
Candid indoor portrait of an adult woman wearing a plain yellow long-sleeve tee, shoulder-length black hair and subtle eyeliner, posed three-quarter against a warm neutral wall; soft on-camera flash over low ambient light for gentle speculars and short shadows, slight vignetting and visible high-ISO grain; 35mm lens, f/2, 1/80s, ISO 1600; shallow depth with the near eye as the focus plane, neutral-warm white balance, smooth highlight rolloff, centered composition with negative space above; realistic skin tones
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Arcade Quiet

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #85mmlens #softlight #freckles #naturalcolor #bokeh
Chest-up environmental portrait of an adult woman with long red hair and freckles wearing a black dotted corset trimmed in white lace and a small heart pendant choker, framed against softly blurred stone architecture; shot at 85mm, f/2.8, 1/250s, ISO 100; open shade providing diffuse wrap with subtle catchlights, neutral-cool white balance, realistic skin tones; focus locked on the near eye with shallow depth easing across cheek and collarbones, crisp microcontrast revealing fine hair strands and fabric grain; centered composition with slight forward lean, background rendered as smooth bokeh
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Thicket Threshold

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #botanical #85mmlens #softlight #freckles #macro
Ultra-close botanical portrait of an adult woman with damp curls and freckled, dewy skin, pressed into a thicket of glossy leaves, right hand with simple gold rings bracing a painted green post; warm diffused light like greenhouse shade, subtle backfill for gentle catchlights; 85mm lens, f/2.5, 1/160s, ISO 200; near iris tack sharp with shallow depth easing over cheek and lips, smooth highlight rolloff on moisture beads, leaf veins rendered with crisp microcontrast; vertical crop with face offset toward the post, muted green-white balance, background subdued to soft bokeh; realistic skin tones
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Lotus Veil

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #macro #botanical #beautyportrait #100mmlens #softlight #wetlook
Macro beauty portrait of an adult woman immersed in lotus foliage, face filling the frame with leaves encircling, dewy freckles and fine moisture beads across cheeks and nose, soft green eyeshadow and defined lashes; shot with a 100mm macro lens at f/4, 1/200s, ISO 100; cool diffused light like open shade for even wrap and crisp speculars on droplets; focus plane locked on the near iris with shallow falloff across skin and lips; leaf veins and surface texture rendered in high microcontrast, dark aquatic background falling to soft bokeh; neutral-cool white balance, subtle color grade to preserve natural greens and skin reds; centered composition with slight diagonal leaf overlap.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Garnet Brocade

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #chiaroscuro #85mm #baroquestyle #goldjewelry #studio
Close three-quarter portrait of an adult woman in a garnet brocade bodice with cream sleeves, delicate floral hair pins and hoop earrings, head tilted slightly back toward camera; 85mm prime at f/2, ISO 200, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; warm tungsten key from camera-left with flagged spill creating crisp cheek and collarbone highlights, soft negative fill on the opposite side; subtle hair light to lift curls; shallow depth of field locking focus on eyes, upper lip, and brooch while background textured canvas falls smooth; microcontrast tuned for brocade weave, embroidered edges, skin sheen with fine freckles, and jewelry patina; balanced warm grading, gentle vignette, poised confident gaze.
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Razor Shadow

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #blackandwhite #noir #hardlight #beauty #macro #50mm
Ultra-close monochrome portrait of a vintage-styled woman, winged eyeliner and glossy lips, face filling the frame at a diagonal; 50mm lens at f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; tight hard key from camera-right carving a crisp nose ridge highlight and deep cheek contour, faint bounce from camera-left; fine film-grain texture with rich blacks and luminous midtones; shallow depth of field locking focus on the nearer eye, upper lip, and nose bridge; microcontrast tuned for skin pore detail, lash definition, and lipstick sheen; background falls to soft charcoal lines, subtle vignette, poised intensity.
November 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Lamplight Riddle

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #blackandwhite #noir #hardlight #50mm #bokeh #femmefatale
High-contrast monochrome portrait of a 1930s-style femme fatale, head tilted into frame with winged eyeliner and lacquered lips, one eye catching a bright specular; 50mm lens at f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/125s, vertical 9:16; tight spotlight from camera-right creating a sharp cheek shadow and sculpted jawline, minimal ambient spill; deep blacks with luminous midtones, pronounced film grain; background punctuated by a few soft practical glows; microcontrast tuned for glossy hair, porcelain skin, and satin highlights; eye set on upper third, generous negative space, subtle vignette, poised half-smile.
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Silver Halide Stare

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #blackandwhite #filmgrain #hardlight #50mm #noir
Close head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman in a dark suit and tie, blunt fringe and straight hair, gaze locked to camera from under the brow; 50mm lens at f/2, ISO 3200, 1/125s, vertical 9:16; hard key from camera-left with tight falloff creating sculpted cheekbone contrast and sharp jaw shadow, minimal fill from floor bounce; deep monochrome toning with rich blacks and luminous midtones; pronounced silver-grain texture across background and skin, crisp specular on hair; focus plane pinned to the nearer eye and lip line, background sinks into soft charcoal; classic three-quarter turn, tight crop, subtle vignette, restrained highlights for a noir finish.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Zero Range

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #closeup #85mm #rain #tactical #cinematic
Extreme close-up of a soaked tactical operative aiming a pistol toward camera, barrel foregrounded as creamy bokeh while eyes lock focus; 85mm prime at f/1.8, ISO 400, 1/500s, vertical 9:16; overcast rain as broad soft key with cool teal toning, micro-beads of water on hairline, glove, and nylon webbing; short lighting from camera-left shaping cheekbones and brow, subtle catchlights in both irises; shallow depth with focus plane on the leading eye and muzzle crown edge, smooth falloff across slide and gloved hand; microcontrast tuned for wet skin texture, stitched Velcro panels, polymer frame details, and rain streaks; tight crop with diagonal pistol alignment, low vignette, restrained blacks, charged stillness.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Drowned City Vow

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #gothic #overcast #85mm #tealgrade #cinematic
Centered three-quarter portrait of a pallid man in a long dark trench, head bowed behind round goggles, gloved hands clasped over an ornate cane-sword; 85mm prime at f/2, ISO 200, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; open-sky overcast as a broad soft key yielding cool cyan toning and gentle wrap on cheekbones and collar; low vantage for presence, straight-on posture; shallow depth isolating the figure against a distant city skyline rendered as soft bokeh; microcontrast tuned for rain-specked wool, tarnished buttons, braided cords, and cracked leather gloves; crisp focus on goggles rim and clasped hands, subtle edge light from the horizon, mild vignette, fine grain, solemn stillness.
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Emerald Oath

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #fantasy #85mm #overcast #tealgrade #leather
Three-quarter portrait of a scarred warrior in layered teal leathers and chain, hands cupped around a glowing emerald token; 85mm prime at f/2, ISO 200, 1/320s, vertical 9:16; open-sky overcast as broad key with cool cyan grading, soft wrap along cheek and shoulder; shallow depth of field locking focus on eyes, gemstone, and knuckle plates while city towers blur into creamy bokeh; microcontrast tuned for weathered leather grain, hammered rivets, braided cords, and skin texture; low vantage for presence, centered stance with slight torso turn; gentle vignette, balanced midtones, subtle atmospheric haze, calm intensity.
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Iron Penance

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #fantasy #armored #overcast #85mm #cinematic
Kneeling warrior in spiked black plate mail, pale hair hanging wet, hands clasped over a weathered sword hilt; 85mm prime at f/2, ISO 200, 1/400s, vertical 9:16; open-sky overcast as broad soft key with cool teal grading, gentle wrap along cheek and gauntlets; low vantage, three-quarter profile, head bowed; shallow depth locking focus on face scars, interlaced fingers, and crossguard texture while background forest softens to bokeh; microcontrast tuned for pitted metal, chain links, leather straps, and rain beads on armor; subtle haze for atmosphere, lifted shadows preserving detail, fine grain, quiet devotional mood.
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Chainlight Reverie

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #blackandwhite #portrait #85mm #lowkeylighting #smoke #grunge
Moody monochrome portrait of a woman with twin braids leaning against a textured wall in a narrow industrial corridor, chains and an old utility box hanging above; 85mm prime at f/1.8, ISO 400, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; side key from high camera-left with soft spill along cheekbone and collarbone, faint back haze catching cigarette smoke; matte makeup with dark lips, hoop earrings and small studs, slim tank, fishnet tights, rings and bracelet; shallow depth of field isolating face, forearm, and lattice pattern while background melts to charcoal bokeh; microcontrast tuned for skin grain, fabric stretch, and worn metal; silver-toned grade with gentle highlight rolloff, subtle vignette, steady contemplative pose.
November 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Glitter Lashline

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #beauty #macro #freckles #glossylips #turquoise #eyeshadow
Ultra-close beauty portrait framing from brows to lips, emerald-hazel eyes with metallic turquoise shadow and dense mascara, red micro-bangs grazing the brow; 100mm macro at f/4, ISO 200, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; large diffused frontal key slightly camera-right with soft wrap and bright cosmetic catchlights, neutral white balance with a cool lift in highlights; razor-thin depth of field locking on the nearer iris, nose ring edge, and lower lip gloss while surrounding skin rolls to creamy blur; microcontrast tuned for freckle constellations, fine peach fuzz, glitter particles, and moist lip texture; gold hoops and ornate ring softly defocused; fingertip resting on lip adds gesture; clean pale backdrop, tight composition with diagonal gaze.
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Tile Reflex

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #mirrorshot #35mm #fluorescent #lockerroom #streetstyle
Mirror selfie of a stylish young woman in an oversized white tee and black athletic shorts, gold chain and hoop earrings, sunglasses on; 35mm lens, f/2, ISO 400, 1/125s, vertical 9:16; overhead fluorescent panels as soft top key with slight green cast balanced to neutral; centered stance, phone held mid-chest with crisp reflection alignment; focus plane locked on face and phone edge, shallow depth softening tiled wall and metal lockers into creamy bokeh; microcontrast tuned for cotton knit drape, skin sheen, hair in a high ponytail, polished jewelry, and eyewear gloss; clean grid of ceramic tiles and locker seams creating subtle leading lines; balanced exposure, gentle vignette, contemporary urban vibe.
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Verdigris Saloon

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #steampunk #western #portrait #85mm #cinematic #smoke
Three-quarter portrait of a blue-skinned gunslinger lounging at a bar, wide-brim hat tipped low over round goggles, cigarette ember glowing as she lifts a nickel revolver near her cheek; 85mm prime at f/1.8, ISO 400, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; warm tungsten practicals behind her diffused by hanging smoke, soft key from camera-left with gentle rim from bar sconces; teal brocade jacket over high-neck ivory lace blouse, embossed leather corset with large buttons, layered brass medallions and chain; rich glove grain and engraved hatband rendered with microcontrast; shallow depth isolating subject against creamy bottle bokeh; color grade of sepia-warm highlights and teal shadows; crisp focus on lips, cigarette tip, and revolver cylinder; subtle vignette, relaxed side-lean posture, bar wood and brass patina anchoring the frame.
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Brume Corridor

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #noir #backlight #fog #85mm #thriller #silhouette
Backlit alley portrait of a suited man turning over his shoulder, pistol low at his side, framed by wet brick walls and heavy teal fog; 85mm lens at f/2.8, ISO 400, 1/250s, vertical 9:16; high backlight from deep alley casting rim along jawline and lapels, faint practical glow far behind; cool cyan toning with lifted blacks and dense atmosphere; low vantage to elongate figure, negative space of smoke filling lower frame; shallow depth isolates subject against soft scaffolding and cables; microcontrast tuned for hair sheen, wool weave, and metal edge of the sidearm; gentle vignette, grain-kissed finish, tense half-turn pose.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Vesper Litany

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #gothic #lace #85mm #overcast #bokeh
Centered three-quarter portrait of a pale woman in black lacquered corset and high lace collar, hands pressed in prayer at chest, silver crucifix pendant hanging; 85mm prime at f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/400s, vertical 9:16; overcast woodland acting as a giant softbox, cool grey-blue grading with gentle wrap around jawline and throat; braided crown hair, matte plum lips, porcelain complexion with fine skin texture; microcontrast tuned for satin sheen on leather sleeves, filigree rings, and scalloped lace; focus plane locked on eyelashes, collar edge, and prayer hands with creamy forest bokeh; waist-up framing with slight upward chin tilt, calm centered symmetry, subtle vignette and fine grain.
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Firvale Omen

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #mistforest #cinematic #wideangle #scale #atmospherics #fantasy
Lone rider on horseback follows a narrow path through wet grass toward a towering horned silhouette emerging from dense conifer fog; 28mm lens at f/4, ISO 200, 1/320s, vertical 9:16; high-humidity overcast acting as a giant softbox with cool teal-green grading; horizon low, rider placed lower-right on the rule of thirds, colossus high-center for scale tension; volumetric haze with layered depth cues, backscatter brightening distant air, subtle godrays between spruce trunks; microcontrast tuned for dew on grass and saddle texture, distant forms softened by aerial perspective; leading lines of the path and treeline converge toward the figure; gentle vignette, fine grain, quiet wind, cinematic stillness.
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Laceward Glare

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #candlelight #85mm #shallowdepth #lace #freckles
Waist-up portrait of a pale-haired woman with a braided crown, seated and leaning forward under a slight top-down camera angle; 85mm prime at f/1.8, ISO 200, 1/200s, vertical 9:16; warm candlelike key from camera-left with soft falloff shaping cheekbones and collarbones, faint bounce fill at -2 stops; cream lace dress with scalloped edges and front ties, textured weave crisply rendered; talisman pendant at sternum; flushed cheeks with fine freckles, natural skin sheen; focus plane locked on eyes with shallow depth rolling off to neckline and sleeves, background a dark stucco blur; microcontrast tuned for lace threads, hair flyaways, and lip texture; subtle vignette, balanced whites, poised gaze under brows.
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Sunforge Lead

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #scifi #85mm #sunlit #bokeh #armorsuit
Three-quarter portrait of a young woman in a citrus-orange composite exosuit with white neck plates and metal latches, centered foreground with eyes tack sharp; 85mm prime at f/2.2, ISO 100, 1/2000s, vertical 9:16; direct midday sun as key producing tight specular highlights on pebbled polymer and clean catchlights; slight warm ground bounce filling shadows; two suited figures receding behind in shallow depth, creamy background bokeh with hints of foliage; microcontrast tuned for skin pores, curled hair texture, gasket edges, fasteners, and seam stitching; color palette of orange, white, and brushed metal with natural skin tones; focus plane locked on irises and collar hardware, balanced exposure, subtle vignette, confident frontal stance.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Chitin Cipher

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #biomechanical #portrait #macrodetail #shallowdepth #bokeh #cinematic
Three-quarter close-up of a horned extraterrestrial in organic armor, turned over shoulder with one ruby lens-like eye near the upper third; 100mm macro at f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/320s, vertical 9:16; open-shade daylight with a broad soft key from camera-right and gentle back edge light for shell contour; cool neutral white balance with slight magenta lift in midtones; carapace rendered with pitted chitin, inset plates, and embossed runic lines, dotted moisture on surfaces; subtle neon-tinted background bokeh from distant city signage, heavy separation; microcontrast tuned for pores, patina, and tiny rivulets, fine speculars along raised ridges; focus plane locked on nearest eye and frontal plates, falloff smoothing jawline and shoulder; calm, imposing posture, museum-grade finish.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Verdigris Heat

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #hardlight #85mm #tealgrade #tactical #urbantexture
Waist-up tactical portrait of a short-haired woman with a side fringe, centered against a textured teal concrete wall; 85mm prime at f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/250s, vertical 9:16; hard overhead key slightly forward carving a crisp nose shadow, deep collarbone falloff, faint floor bounce fill at -2 stops; cool cyan grading with warm skin balance; fitted pale shirt beneath dark webbing and belt kit, fingerless gloves, cargo trousers; necklace pendant resting at sternum; microcontrast tuned for fabric weave, strap stitching, buckle edges, and glove grain; focus plane locked on irises and neckline hardware, shallow depth separating subject from wall; symmetrical stance, arms relaxed, subtle vignette and fine film grain.
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Mercury Gaze

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portrait #blackandwhite #lowkeylighting #50mm #studio #highcontrast
Museum-grade studio headshot of a woman with a straight fringe and short bob, centered against a near-black seamless; 50mm lens at f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/160s; tight crop from collar to hairline; low-key key light just above lens with short throw and feathered edge, subtle fill at -2 stops; cool monochrome toning with deep blacks and luminous midtones; microcontrast tuned for pore-level texture, controlled gloss on lips, crisp collar edge; focus plane locked on irises with elliptical catchlights; background vignette falling evenly, no spill; clean studio air, fine grain, calm symmetry.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM