Image Generation Midjourney image Prompt Tested Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

City Night Scene Illustration With Composition Reference | HowToWriteP

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 85mm optical perspective and Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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Based on the composition and layout of the reference image, a new city night scene illustration. The building style on the left should be similar to the reference image, add a neon light effect to the night sky, and include flying bird elements in the image., moonlight rim light, professional grade, sharp focus, high resolution, technically perfect, studio composition, publication-ready, expert framing, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 70-200mm telephoto compressed lens, Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw
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  • Subject Definition: Based on the composition and layout of the reference image, a new city night scene illustration. The building style on the left should be similar to the reference image, add a neon light effect to the night sky, and include flying bird elements in the image., moonlight rim light, professional grade, sharp focus, high resolution, technically perfect, studio composition, publication-ready, expert framing

  • Framing & Shot Type: Wide environmental establishing shot (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)

  • Optics & Focal Intent: 70-200mm telephoto compressed lens at f/1.4 ultra-shallow depth of field with creamy background separation

  • Lighting Atmosphere: Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce

  • Color Grading: Clean high-key commercial color grade with vibrant true-to-life tones

  • Model Constraints: Preserves natural skin texture; avoids oversaturated smoothing.


💡 How To Customize: Replace {SUBJECT} with your exact character or scene, or switch the Aspect Ratio to 9:16 for mobile reels and wallpaper formats.
Prompt Tested
21 August 2026
Model: Midjourney (v6.1)
Reviewed by: Sushil Joshi
✓ High surface detail ✓ Balanced natural lighting △ Complex crowd composition requires higher step count
sushil joshi
sushil joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer · HowToWritePrompt

I am a Prompt Engineer and Web Developer passionate about building AI-powered tools, crafting effective prompts, and developing modern, user-friendly web applications. I enjoy combining artificial intelligence with web technologies to create innovative solutions that improve productivity and user experience.