creating a realistic scene with soft lighting Midjourney prompts

9 months ago

Realistic early morning street-level view in a Japanese city center, bathed in soft, warm orange hues of the rising sun. The scene captures a neighborhood just waking up, with a blend of traditional wooden houses featuring tiled roofs and sliding shoji doors alongside modern low-rise apartment buildings. The warm sunlight reflects off windows, casting long shadows across the narrow streets lined with utility poles and crisscrossing overhead wires. The air is filled with the quiet bustle of morning activity: faint smoke rising from kitchen vents as residents prepare breakfast, the sound of a bicycle bell as someone rides by, and a street vendor setting up a small stall with steaming trays of freshly made onigiri. Windows are open, revealing glimpses of daily life--curtains swaying in the breeze, a person hanging laundry on a balcony, and the clinking of dishes from within. The sidewalks feature tiny, well-kept gardens with blooming flowers and potted plants, while small signs with Japanese characters adorn shopfronts or house entrances. A cat stretches lazily in the sun near a doorstep, while a few pedestrians carrying grocery bags walk briskly down the street. The scene is richly detailed and cinematic, with the orange morning light highlighting the textures of wood, metal, and greenery, creating a vibrant yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of early morning life in a Japanese city.