# Candid Golden Hour Braid Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, social post
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Ultra-realistic candid outdoor portrait of a beautiful young woman standing under a clear, vibrant blue sky during bright golden-hour sunlight. She has {hair_style}, soft wispy bangs framing her face, luminous fair skin with a natural sun-kissed glow, delicate rosy cheeks, naturally full pink lips, and almond-shaped dark brown eyes with a gentle, relaxed expression. She is slightly smiling while looking directly at the camera.
She raises one arm across her forehead to shield her eyes from the bright sunlight, creating soft natural shadows across her face and adding an authentic candid feel. Tiny water droplets glisten on her forearm, catching the warm sunlight.
She wears a {outfit}. A delicate silver necklace and minimalist dangling earrings complete the look.
The background features a {setting}. Strong natural sunlight casts crisp shadows, emphasizing the warm rural atmosphere.
Composition: vertical 3:4 portrait, waist-up framing, centered subject with generous negative space above, natural candid pose, shallow depth of field, soft background blur, realistic skin texture, authentic smartphone photography, HDR, ultra-detailed, cinematic color grading, high dynamic range, sharp focus on the face, 85mm lens look, f/2.0 aperture, 8K resolution, photorealistic, editorial lifestyle photography, clean composition, natural lighting, premium Instagram aesthetic.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{hair_style}` | hair style | long, silky jet-black hair styled in a loose side braid draped over one shoulder |
| `{outfit}` | outfit | modest black long-sleeve floral midi dress decorated with small white, pink, and red blossoms, featuring elegant white l |
| `{setting}` | setting | rustic countryside setting with dry golden grass, simple wooden fencing, corrugated metal panels, and open land stretchi |

## About

A comprehensive prompt for a realistic candid portrait of a woman shielding her eyes from the sun, used for a comparison between Nano Banana 2 and GPT Image 2.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

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