Want to create stunning AI landscapes? You’re in the right place. Today, I’ll share some of my favorite prompts and tips for creating breathtaking, realistic AI landscapes using Tengr.ai. And trust me, with Tengr.ai, image generation is an exciting creative adventure.
First, we’ll explore how to get the most out of Tengr.ai’s Landscape style, designed specifically for realistic scenic views. However, we’ll also explore the Default and Photographer styles and the advanced Quantum Mode. After all, switching things up often leads to the most unexpectedly impressive results.
Together, we’ll create scenic mountains, tranquil beaches, serene lakes, captivating cityscapes, and much more. In this post, our focus is on realistic landscapes, but stay tuned! In upcoming posts, we’ll explore fantasy worlds, sci-fi, and futuristic landscapes, and we’ll even explore different artistic styles.
So, let’s create some stunning AI landscapes together!
Getting Started: Choosing the Right Style
Creating stunning landscapes with Tengr.ai is easy thanks to its dedicated Landscape style, which was actually built for this. This style captures natural lighting, realistic textures, and wide-open scenic views. It’s perfect for generating images of mountains, forests, lakes, urban skylines, and more. So, if you’re aiming for a realistic outdoor scene, this style is a great starting point. Even simple prompts can produce beautiful results. However, if you want truly epic landscapes, keep on reading and experimenting. Let’s take simple landscapes to a new level.
That said, don’t think you must use Landscape style for every landscape image. Don’t hesitate to experiment with Default and Photographer styles, or even the advanced Quantum Mode. They are perfect when you’re going for realistic, or photographic effects. Photographer style, for example, is fantastic for magazine-quality realism, while Quantum Mode offers extra accuracy in following the details of your prompt.
Experimentation is key: try the same prompt in Landscape style, then in Default or Quantum Mode, and you might discover a somewhat different (but equally beautiful) look and effect. After all, part of the fun is seeing how small changes can make a big impact on your artwork. Even Portraiture style can sometimes give surprisingly stunning results, so don’t be afraid to see where your creativity takes you.
Tips for Stunning Landscape Prompts
Crafting a gorgeous AI-generated landscape isn’t just about what you describe, but how you describe it. With that in mind, here are some quick tips to level up your landscape prompts:
- Composition: For a more realistic AI landscape, pay attention to how elements are arranged. Try using simple tricks like the rule of thirds or leading lines to help guide the viewer’s eye. For example, you can mention “a winding river leading towards the mountains” to lead the viewer’s eyes toward something you want to highlight. A well-composed prompt can transform an average image into a standout piece. Not familiar with composition types? Check out our blog post on some useful composition techniques.
- Lighting: Lighting sets the mood. Experiment with terms like golden hour, blue hour (early morning blues), God rays, soft morning light, or dramatic shadows to add an extra dose of realism. For instance, “sunset glow casting long shadows across the valley” can instantly add drama and intensity. Read more about special types of lightings here.
- Mood & Atmosphere: Decide how you want your landscape to feel. Words like serene, peaceful, mysterious, or nostalgic will influence the output. Don’t be afraid to mix and match mood descriptors: “an eerie yet beautiful forest, dreamlike and quiet” creates a very different vibe than “a bright, cheerful countryside.”
- Details & Textures: Little details can take your landscape from good to jaw-dropping. They become even more lifelike when you include rich details like a misty forest, rugged cliff, crystalline water, flowering meadow, or fluffy clouds depending on your scene. This will help Tengr.ai fill in your scene with extra details and textures.
- Format: While there are certain exceptions like a tall tree or waterfall that would look better in portrait format, usually the best choice for these types of images is a wide-angle landscape format (16:9 for example).
Now, let’s put these tips into action with some examples!
Realistic Landscape Prompts
Let’s look at a few realistic landscapes, the kind that make you feel like you’re looking at a travel magazine. Here are some examples:
“(Award-winning photography), breathtaking mountain scenery with vibrant spring flowers, beautiful dramatic fluffy clouds in the sky, dreamy, serene mood, (rule of thirds composition), National Geographic style photography.” – The mention of spring and National Geographic style guide the AI, and the rule of thirds helps set the right composition.
We can add some storytelling elements to the image as well to make it more rich and impactful:
“A panoramic view of snow-capped mountains with a crystal-clear lake in the foreground, pine forests on the slopes, golden hour sunlight painting the peaks orange, fluffy clouds in the sky. Near the edge of the still, glassy lake, (a weathered, aged wooden canoe rests), and (a single flower drifts across the water) carried by the slow current, as if leading the way into the unknown.” – Here Quantum Mode‘s Film style did an amazing job. By adding details like the weathered canoe and the flower we added an extra storytelling effect to our image. Next, I would add a bird to the scene to make it even more captivating and enhance the storytelling aspect even more. However, I will leave that to your creativity and experimentation. (And if you do try it out, don’t forget to share your creation with us on social media!)
Now, let’s see a stunning beach landscape:
“A breathtaking wide-angle shot of a tropical beach at dusk. Gentle waves wash onto pristine white sand, their edges glowing under the soft amber light. Palm trees stand against a dramatic, fiery orange and pink sky, streaked with wisps of lavender clouds. Golden reflections ripple across the wet sand, creating a mesmerizing mirror effect. (A single abandoned wooden fishing boat rests on the shore). A couple of seagulls glide effortlessly above. A distant island silhouette fades into the dusk, shrouded in mist, hinting at unexplored beauty. A feeling of solitude, wonder, and adventure.” – This prompt uses a wide-angle shot, and the dusk lighting creates a calm, romantic mood. The little touches like the fishing boat and the seagull really bring the scene to life and make it feel special, and not so generic.
Next, let’s leave the calm of the beach and step into a nighttime urban scene:
“A panoramic cityscape at night, skyscrapers with lights turned on, lights reflecting on a river that winds through the city, and cars visible on the streets below, hyper-detailed, photo-realistic.“
After the buzz of the city, let’s take our journey to the quiet, star-filled desert skies:
“(A line of footprints creating a leading line across the sand), a vast desert of rolling sand dunes under a crystal-clear night sky, (the Milky Way stretching overhead in brilliant detail, soft moonlight casting gentle shadows on the dunes.” – Here we included the footprints as a leading line, to guide the eye, and a touch of human element at the same time, adding some interesting detail to the image. Quantum Mode‘s Photographer style made the colors really pop.
Now, let’s try something more rural and cozy:
“Soft morning sunlight gently illuminating rolling countryside fields, (grazing sheep in the distance), (scattered hay bales), an old wooden barn weathered by time, with early mist lingering in lush grassy pastures, wildflowers lining rustic fences, peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere, award-winning photography.” – Here the soft morning sunlight and the early mist give the image a rustic charm, as well as the old barn and the grazing sheep. These elements add to the authenticity of the landscape.
Leaving the gentle countryside behind, let’s look at the wild beauty of the savannah:
“Majestic savannah at sunrise, golden grasslands stretching endlessly toward the horizon in the soft morning breeze. (A solitary baobab tree stands resilient under the vast sky, while scattered acacia trees cast shadows in the warm, low sunlight.) In the distance, a herd of zebras, with their striped patterns contrasting against the golden expanse. Above, heavy storm clouds begin to gather. A tranquil yet dramatic atmosphere, hyper-detailed photo-realism.“
Our next stop is the icy wonder of the Polar region:
“A breathtaking panoramic view of massive icebergs floating calmly under the midnight sun, the ice glowing softly, serene icy waters reflecting surreal colors, distant glaciers fading into the icy mist, expansive yet tranquil mood, cinematic photography.” – The midnight sun provides unique, soft lighting conditions, creating surreal, dreamlike reflections. I tested this prompt in Landscape style, and also in Quantum Mode, just to show you how they each give the image a different feel and atmosphere.
“Polar night scene illuminated by the shimmering colors of the Aurora Borealis, snowy fields and jagged glaciers reflecting faint green and purple lights, deep starry skies above, dramatic shadows highlighting the texture of ice formations, mysterious and captivating atmosphere.“
And finally, let’s discover the mysterious charm of the marshlands:
“Vast marshland at sunset, vivid reflections in shallow waters mirroring a vibrant sky of oranges and purples, clusters of reeds and cattails swaying gently, silhouettes of water birds in flight, rich biodiversity, dreamy and peaceful mood, professional wildlife photography style.“
Feel free to copy these prompts directly, and play around with them, or add some tweaks to match your vision.
Conclusion
Creating epic landscapes with Tengr.ai doesn’t have to be complicated. By combining clear descriptions with simple composition techniques like leading lines, the rule of thirds, and different lighting terms, you’ll quickly master breathtaking scenery. Experimenting with different styles can lead to beautiful surprises, making your creative process feel like an exciting adventure.
With just a bit of practice, Tengr.ai can help you create landscape images perfect for websites, blogs, storytelling, social media posts, or even for print-on-demand platforms.
Give these tips and prompts a try, and please share your results with us! Remember, even small tweaks can lead to stunningly different results. Stay tuned for the next parts of this series, where we’ll explore fantasy worlds, futuristic and sci-fi scenes, and various artistic approaches to landscape creation.
