gemini prompts for surreal photos

10 Gemini Nano Banana Pro Prompts for Fun Surreal Photos

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

I’ve been playing around with AI image generation for a while now, and honestly, the results have gotten insane. But nothing prepared me for what Google’s Gemini Nano Banana Pro can do with surreal photos of yourself.

You know those mind-bending images where you’re tiny and sitting on a mushroom house or floating through space? Yeah, you can make those now. And they look real. Like, genuinely photorealistic.

The best part? It’s super easy. You just need a photo of yourself and these prompts I’m about to share.

How to Create These Photos

Head over to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app on your phone. Start a new conversation, then select ‘Thinking with 3 pro’ from the options. Type in any of the prompts below and attach your photo as a reference.

Quick tip: use a full body shot for the best results. The AI needs to see all of you to work its magic properly.

Swimming in a Fishbowl

Create a hyper-realistic, surreal image of the person in the attached photo swimming underwater inside a large, crystal-clear glass fishbowl that is sitting on a vintage wooden table. The person is wearing colorful swimwear and snorkeling goggles. They are surrounded by three giant, friendly-looking goldfish who are looking at the person curiously. Light refracts through the water and glass, creating beautiful caustics on the table. 8k resolution, cinematic lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a hyper-realistic, surreal image of the person in the attached photo swimming underwater inside a large, crystal-clear glass fishbowl that is sitting on a vintage wooden table. The person is wearing colorful swimwear and snorkeling goggles. They are surrounded by three giant, friendly-looking goldfish who are looking at the person curiously. Light refracts through the water and glass, creating beautiful caustics on the table. 8k resolution, cinematic lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Climbing an Ice Cream Mountain

Create a fun, whimsical photo showing a tiny version of the person in the attached photo climbing a massive mountain made of three giant scoops of strawberry, vanilla, and mint ice cream. The person is dressed in winter hiking gear. Multi-colored sprinkles are falling from the sky like snow. The background is a bright, candy-colored sky. High detail, macro photography style. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a fun, whimsical photo showing a tiny version of the person in the attached photo climbing a massive mountain made of three giant scoops of strawberry, vanilla, and mint ice cream. The person is dressed in winter hiking gear. Multi-colored sprinkles are falling from the sky like snow. The background is a bright, candy-colored sky. High detail, macro photography style. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Surfing Saturn’s Rings

Create a breathtaking surreal photo of the person in the attached photo surfing on the icy, translucent rings of the planet Saturn. The person is balancing on a surfboard made of stardust and looks thrilled. The background is the deep void of space filled with vibrant purple and blue nebulae and distant twinkling stars. Dreamy, sci-fi aesthetic. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a breathtaking surreal photo of the person in the attached photo surfing on the icy, translucent rings of the planet Saturn. The person is balancing on a surfboard made of stardust and looks thrilled. The background is the deep void of space filled with vibrant purple and blue nebulae and distant twinkling stars. Dreamy, sci-fi aesthetic. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Fishing for Stars

Create a whimsical and hyperrealistic tiny version of the person in the attached photo sitting on the edge of a glowing crescent moon that hangs in a starry night sky. The person is holding a fishing rod, but instead of a hook, the line is catching a glowing star. The person is wearing casual night dress. Magical atmosphere with sparkling particles. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a whimsical and hyperrealistic tiny version of the person in the attached photo sitting on the edge of a glowing crescent moon that hangs in a starry night sky. The person is holding a fishing rod, but instead of a hook, the line is catching a glowing star. The person is wearing casual night dress. Magical atmosphere with sparkling particles. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Inside a Lightbulb

Create a creative surreal image of the person in the attached photo trapped inside a large, clear Edison lightbulb. Instead of a filament, the person is standing there holding a glowing orb. The lightbulb is hanging from the ceiling in a dark room, illuminating the person’s face. High contrast, dramatic lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a creative surreal image of the person in the attached photo trapped inside a large, clear Edison lightbulb. Instead of a filament, the person is standing there holding a glowing orb. The lightbulb is hanging from the ceiling in a dark room, illuminating the person's face. High contrast, dramatic lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Dandelion Parachute

Create a dynamic surreal photo of the person in the attached photo holding onto the stem of a giant dandelion seed as if it were a parachute, floating away into a blue summer sky. The person looks small, tiny and weightless. Other dandelion seeds are floating around them. Bright and airy feel. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a dynamic surreal photo of the person in the attached photo holding onto the stem of a giant dandelion seed as if it were a parachute, floating away into a blue summer sky. The person looks small, tiny and weightless. Other dandelion seeds are floating around them. Bright and airy feel. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Flower Hair

Create an artistic surreal portrait where their hair is transforming into a vibrant bouquet of blooming peonies, roses, and vines. Butterflies are resting on the flowers. The person has a serene expression. The background is a soft, blurred garden green. Fantasy art style, highly detailed textures. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create an artistic surreal portrait where their hair is transforming into a vibrant bouquet of blooming peonies, roses, and vines. Butterflies are resting on the flowers. The person has a serene expression. The background is a soft, blurred garden green. Fantasy art style, highly detailed textures. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Keyboard Janitor

Create a funny miniature scene of the person in the attached photo dressed as a janitor, scrubbing the ‘Enter’ key of a mechanical keyboard. They are using a Q-tip (cotton swab) as a mop. The RGB lights from the keyboard cast a neon glow on their face. The depth of field is shallow, blurring the surrounding keys. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Mushroom House

Create a cozy miniature image of the person in the attached photo sitting on the doorstep of a house carved into the stem of a red spotted mushroom. They are reading a tiny newspaper. Tall blades of grass tower over them like trees. Fireflies are starting to glow in the background. Magical atmosphere. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a cozy miniature image of the person in the attached photo sitting on the doorstep of a house carved into the stem of a red spotted mushroom. They are reading a tiny newspaper. Tall blades of grass tower over them like trees. Fireflies are starting to glow in the background. Magical atmosphere. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Pocket Portrait

Create a cute miniature portrait of the person in the attached photo peeking out of the front pocket of a blue denim jacket. They are resting their arms on the stitching of the pocket. The texture of the denim is highly detailed and huge compared to the person. Studio lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a cute miniature portrait of the person in the attached photo peeking out of the front pocket of a blue denim jacket. They are resting their arms on the stitching of the pocket. The texture of the denim is highly detailed and huge compared to the person. Studio lighting. Aspect ratio 1:1.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

Use Good Lighting in Your Reference Photo

Your original photo matters. Make sure you’re well-lit and the image is clear. Blurry or dark photos won’t give the AI much to work with.

Try Different Angles

Don’t just stick to one photo. Test the same prompt with different reference images. A side profile might work better for some prompts, while a front-facing shot works for others.

Be Patient with the First Generation

Sometimes the first result isn’t perfect. If something looks off, just regenerate it. The AI might nail it on the second or third try.

Experiment with Your Own Ideas

Once you get comfortable with these prompts, start tweaking them. Change the colors, swap out objects, or create entirely new scenarios. The possibilities are pretty much endless.

Share Responsibly

These photos look real enough to confuse people. If you’re posting them online, maybe add a note that they’re AI-generated. It’s just good practice.

I’ve wasted (or invested?) hours creating these surreal photos of myself. It’s addictive. There’s something cool about seeing yourself in impossible situations that look completely real.

Gemini Nano Banana Pro has made this type of creative work accessible to anyone. You don’t need Photoshop skills or expensive software. Just a photo and a prompt.

Go ahead and try these out. Start with the ones that sound most fun to you. My personal favorite is the fishbowl one, but I know people who are obsessed with the mushroom house.

Have fun with it. And if you create something wild, I’d love to hear about it.

I'm Rashid, an avid AI and tech enthusiast with a newfound passion for AI artistry. Through Imagine with Rashid, I explore the burgeoning world of digital creativity, sharing my adventures and insights at the intersection of technology and art.

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