Gilded Botanical Decay
--sref 1628204255This style reference produces hauntingly beautiful imagery where organic botanical elements intertwine with metallic gold leaf textures against deep, shadowy backgrounds. The aesthetic favors rich jewel tones—deep emeralds, burgundies, and midnight blues—with delicate gold accents that appear to be peeling or oxidizing. Compositions often feel like forgotten Victorian specimen collections illuminated by candlelight, with a melancholic yet luxurious atmosphere.
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Example Prompts
Demonstrates the style's ability to render delicate organic textures with metallic gold undertones and rich fabric backgrounds
Midjourneywilting roses and moth wings arranged on velvet fabric, dramatic lighting --sref 1628204255 --v 7
Shows how the style applies to portraiture, blending human subjects with botanical overgrowth and gilded highlights
Midjourneyportrait of a woman with flowering vines growing through her hair, dark background --sref 1628204255 --v 7 --ar 2:3
Captures the atmospheric environmental rendering with emphasis on decay, light interplay, and architectural elements
Midjourneyantique greenhouse interior with dead plants and broken glass, morning light streaming through --sref 1628204255 --v 7 --ar 16:9
How to Use This SREF Code
In Midjourney
/imagine your prompt here --sref 1628204255
Combine with other parameters
/imagine your prompt --sref 1628204255 --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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