# Cinematic Chinese Alleyway Selective Color Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Brand (@library.brand)](/@library.brand.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
A cinematic photograph of the {model_type} seated on the floor of an old, traditional Chinese alleyway, rendered with a dramatic selective color desaturation effect. Subject: The girl, posing seated with her legs crossed in front of her, wears a black tank top with an {clothing_pattern}, a black striped tie with three metal badges, a black tiered miniskirt, black sheer lace stockings, and chunky black platform shoes. Her makeup features bold, intense red eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, red lips, and a red mark on her forehead. She is leaning back with a contemplative expression and downcast eyes. Setting: She is surrounded by traditional Chinese architecture of gray brick and dark wood. Several {decorative_element} hang above the scene. To the left are a large red lantern with black Chinese characters and a long, vertical wooden sign with gold characters. The floor is made of weathered stone slabs. Effects and Style: The image is primarily in grayscale. The only elements with color are the bright red of the lanterns, the girl's makeup, and the subtle gold of the sign. The shot is taken from ground level (a low angle), with soft ambient lighting. It focuses on the subject in the foreground, capturing the texture of the clothing and the stone.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{model_type}` | model type | attached model |
| `{clothing_pattern}` | clothing pattern | oriental floral pattern |
| `{decorative_element}` | decorative element | red paper lanterns |

## About

A cinematic prompt for creating a stylized grayscale portrait of a model in a traditional Chinese alleyway with vivid red selective color highlights.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.brand on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/cinematic-chinese-alleyway-selective-color-portrait-at0s83
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