Gilded Botanical Decay

--sref 1765135944
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This style reference produces lush organic imagery with a sense of elegant deterioration, combining rich gold leaf textures with wilting florals and oxidized copper tones. Compositions feel like forgotten Victorian greenhouses where nature has begun reclaiming ornate metalwork, with soft diffused lighting creating an atmosphere of melancholic beauty. Expect deep emerald greens, tarnished brass highlights, and delicate veining details reminiscent of aged botanical illustrations.

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Example Prompts

Demonstrates the fusion of organic growth with gilded ornamental elements

Midjourney
a portrait of a woman with flowers growing through her golden jewelry, intricate details --sref 1765135944 --v 7

Showcases the Victorian decay atmosphere with architectural elements

Midjourney
an abandoned greenhouse filled with exotic plants and rusted brass fixtures, morning light streaming through broken glass --sref 1765135944 --v 7 --ar 16:9

Highlights the vintage botanical illustration quality with metallic textures

Midjourney
a botanical illustration of a rare orchid with gold leaf accents and copper patina borders --sref 1765135944 --v 7 --ar 3:4

How to Use This SREF Code

In Midjourney

/imagine your prompt here --sref 1765135944

Combine with other parameters

/imagine your prompt --sref 1765135944 --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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