# Image Generation Prompts for bensantora.com

## 1. Tiger / Strength (Gallery slot 1)

**Subject:** A Japanese-style tiger, ink painting (sumi-e) aesthetic.
**Style:** Dark background, gold/amber tones, minimalist. The tiger should face forward or be in a crouched, ready stance. Strong contrast. Brushstroke texture.

**Prompt (Midjourney):**
```
Japanese sumi-e ink painting of a tiger, facing forward, crouched in ready stance, amber eyes glowing, dark minimalist background, gold and black palette, brushstroke texture, dramatic lighting, spiritual intensity, aspect ratio 4:3 --ar 4:3 --style raw
```

## 2. Kanji / Calligraphy (Gallery slot 2)

**Subject:** The kanji 虎 (tora) in bold, expressive calligraphy (shodō).
**Style:** Black ink on textured washi paper, dark moody background, the character glowing or accented with vermillion red (hanko stamp). One large, powerful stroke.

**Prompt (Midjourney):**
```
Japanese calligraphy shodō of the kanji 虎, bold single brushstroke, black ink on textured washi paper, dark moody background, vermillion red hanko stamp accent, dramatic side lighting, zen aesthetic, monochrome with red accent, aspect ratio 4:3 --ar 4:3 --style raw
```

## 3. Effort / Practice (Gallery slot 3)

**Subject:** A dimly lit dojo or study space. A single desk with a brush, ink stone, and open book. Empty chair. Warm, focused atmosphere.
**Style:** Photographic, moody, warm tones. The sense of a space where work happens. Candlelight or lamplight.

**Prompt (Midjourney):**
```
atmospheric photograph of a dimly lit Japanese study room, wooden desk with brush and ink stone, warm lantern light, open book, empty chair, dust particles in light beam, dark warm tones, amber and brown palette, contemplative mood, hyperrealistic, cinematic lighting, aspect ratio 4:3 --ar 4:3 --style raw
```

## 4. Portrait / Profile (Gallery slot 4)

**Subject:** (User's own portrait or a representative silhouette/character)
**Style:** If using a portrait: moody, black and white with warm tones, contemplative. If using a symbolic figure: a silhouette of a person standing before a large moon or torii gate.

**Prompt (Midjourney):**
```
silhouette of a person standing before a large torii gate, dramatic sunset sky, dark foreground, warm orange and purple gradient sky, minimalist composition, contemplative atmosphere, Japanese aesthetic, cinematic wide shot, aspect ratio 4:3 --ar 4:3 --style raw
```