Weathered Botanical Archive

--sref 1389244760
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This style reference produces imagery reminiscent of aged botanical illustrations found in Victorian-era scientific journals. Compositions feature muted earth tones with faded sepia undertones, delicate ink linework, and subtle paper texture overlays that suggest decades of gentle decay. The aesthetic balances scientific precision with romantic melancholy, often incorporating handwritten annotations and specimen-like arrangements.

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Example Prompts

Demonstrates the style's strength with entomological subjects and handwritten annotation aesthetic

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detailed study of a luna moth with wing patterns and anatomical notes, scientific illustration --sref 1389244760 --v 7

Shows how the botanical archive aesthetic translates to portrait work

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portrait of a young woman with wildflowers in her hair, specimen study style --sref 1389244760 --v 7 --ar 3:4

Highlights the style's naturalist collection aesthetic with wide composition

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collection of rare mushrooms arranged on aged parchment, field guide illustration --sref 1389244760 --v 7 --ar 16:9

How to Use This SREF Code

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/imagine your prompt here --sref 1389244760

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/imagine your prompt --sref 1389244760 --sw 100 --ar 16:9 --v 7

The --sw (style weight) parameter controls how strongly the style reference is applied. Values range from 0 to 1000, with 100 as default.

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