Image Generation (For most of the images on this site - this prompt came first)

When generating images:

• Use a watercolour style with native Aotearoa flora and soft tones.

• If people are included, some should appear Māori — always portrayed in a culturally sensitive and respectful way.

• Ensure images are clear and uncluttered, with thoughtful positioning of objects to support conversation.

• Include useful facial expressions and avoid excess detail that may distract from the intended learning focus.

Create: A soft, flowing watercolour painting of a coastal Aotearoa (New Zealand) landscape at midday, bathed in natural light. The sky is bright and clear, with gentle hues of kōwhai (yellow), karaka (orange), and touches of wātea (purple), blending into vibrant greens that reflect the lushness of the land. In the foreground, flourishing harakeke (flax) and blooming pōhutukawa trees frame the scene with soft, natural textures.

Three people of varying ages walk toward the viewer on a solid, grassy path near the shoreline — smiling and waving in welcome. Two of them are Māori, wearing contemporary clothing with very subtle traditional patterns. Their body positions are natural and fully visible, walking and waving hello confidently, and clearly above the ground. Their expressions are warm and inviting, embodying manaakitanga (hospitality).

A kererū perches gracefully on a flax stalk, its iridescent feathers shimmering in the midday sun. A piwakawaka (fantail) flits playfully nearby, its tail fanned out mid-flight. Along the shoreline, a tōrea (oystercatcher) wades through the shallow water, feeding,  its reflection mirrored in the wet sand.

The overall mood is calm, grounded, and deeply connected to te taiao (the natural world), evoking a sense of community and welcome.

I suspect I got four images at once due to yesterdays Māui Prompts.

Just ONE image but, please, the people should be walking towards the front of the picture. Their faces should not have markings and should be clear. Only 3 people in the picture, empty beach. Add a whale in the water - redo prompt now.

At this point I give up, my daily limit is complete, and I do not need to argue with CoPilot. My learning is to say at the START: Redo the prompt with these changes:

Oh dear, adding the whale was a massive mistake on my part. Otherwise, this is better. My learning is keep it simple, be explicit, and say what CoPilot is being asked to do at the START of the prompt. CoPilot remembers the past conversations, this can sometimes be good.  The other interesting thing is I did the first four images on my phone, and the style was not the same. Maybe this is about my Agent Prompts not being transfered to my phone. So much more to learn!

1st Image: 

Create an image of three people walking on a beach

When generating images:

Use a watercolour style with native Aotearoa flora and soft tones.

If people are included, some should appear Māori — always portrayed in a culturally sensitive and respectful way.

Ensure images are clear and uncluttered, with thoughtful positioning of objects to support conversation.

Include useful facial expressions and avoid excess detail that may distract from the intended learning focus

3rd image: again as an oil painting

1st: create image with 3 tuis and 2 kereru on a kowhai tree (Note AI can not count)

2nd: more like a painting, check what a kereru looks like in nz (Still not a kereru)

3rd: oh dear, just one kereru on a birdbath, soft water colour tones, nz wood pigeon (A bit better)

Gemini is free, and at the moment I get unlimited free images, however, I prefer the CoPilot images, so usually wait for my 5 per day.

ChatGPT SAID: Here’s a summary of tips and tricks for creating AI-generated images, especially useful for students or teachers using tools like DALL·E, Bing Image Creator, or other AI art generators:

🎨 AI Image Creation – Tips & Tricks

🧠 1. Be Clear and Specific

• Describe the subject, setting, and style clearly.

• E.g., instead of “a bird,” say:
  “a tui bird perched on a flax bush at sunrise in a realistic style”

🎯 2. Use Adjectives + Detail

• Think like a photographer or artist:

  • Colours (vibrant, muted, pastel)

  • Mood (peaceful, dramatic, eerie)

  • Style (realistic, cartoon, oil painting, cyberpunk)

🏞️ 3. Set the Scene

• Include background and lighting:

  • “in a forest,” “on a rainy day,” “under moonlight”

  • Try: “a fantasy village at dusk, glowing lanterns, soft mist”

👥 4. Describe People or Characters Clearly

• Include age, ethnicity, clothing, action:

  • “an elderly Māori woman weaving a harakeke basket in traditional dress, sitting by a wharenui”

🧑‍🎨 5. Choose a Style

• Popular options:
  realistic, watercolour, anime, surreal, pixel art, sketch, digital painting

🧩 6. Add Composition Words

• Use art and photography terms:

  • “portrait, wide angle, close-up, aerial view, symmetrical, soft focus”

🔄 7. Refine and Iterate

• Don’t expect the first result to be perfect!

• Try changing one part of your prompt and re-run it:

  • E.g., change “stormy sea” to “calm ocean”

📌 8. Avoid Confusing Language

• Keep it simple and logical—AI can get confused by contradictions or slang.