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17 Google Gemini Prompts for Stunning Urban Rooftop Photos

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Urban rooftop photography has a certain magic to it. The height, the city backdrop, the mix of natural and artificial light, it creates a setting that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.

With Google Gemini’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, you can generate incredibly realistic rooftop photos right from your browser or phone. This model is currently one of the best available for creating lifelike, cinematic-quality images.

To get started, go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app, start a new conversation, and select Pro from the model options. Then type in your prompt. You can also upload a reference photo if you want the generated image to match a specific look or person.

Below are 17 prompts you can copy and use directly. Each one is written with detailed styling, lighting, and camera specifications to get the best possible result.

1. Golden Hour Woman at the Glass Railing

Create a photo of a young woman standing near the edge of a rooftop terrace at golden hour, leaning slightly against a glass railing with one hand resting on it and the other holding a coffee cup. She is wearing a fitted camel-colored trench coat over a white turtleneck and dark slim-fit trousers with pointed heels. Her hair is blowing gently in the wind. The camera angle is slightly low, shooting upward to capture her silhouette against a warm glowing sky with a sprawling city skyline of skyscrapers in the soft background. Warm amber and peach tones fill the frame with natural lens flare from the setting sun. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field, cinematic color grading. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman standing near the edge of a rooftop terrace at golden hour, leaning slightly against a glass railing with one hand resting on it and the other holding a coffee cup. She is wearing a fitted camel-colored trench coat over a white turtleneck and dark slim-fit trousers with pointed heels. Her hair is blowing gently in the wind. The camera angle is slightly low, shooting upward to capture her silhouette against a warm glowing sky with a sprawling city skyline of skyscrapers in the soft background. Warm amber and peach tones fill the frame with natural lens flare from the setting sun. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field, cinematic color grading. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

2. Moody Blue Hour Man on a Concrete Ledge

Create a photo of a stylish man sitting on a weathered concrete ledge on a high-rise rooftop at blue hour, one leg stretched out and the other bent with his arm resting on his knee. He is wearing an oversized black hoodie, charcoal joggers, and white chunky sneakers with a silver chain necklace visible. His gaze is directed off-camera to the left with a calm, contemplative expression. Behind him, a panoramic view of a dense city lit up with glowing windows and neon signage creates a moody bokeh backdrop. The camera is positioned at eye level, shooting straight on. Cool blue and violet tones dominate the scene. Shot on a 35mm lens with cinematic depth. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a stylish man sitting on a weathered concrete ledge on a high-rise rooftop at blue hour, one leg stretched out and the other bent with his arm resting on his knee. He is wearing an oversized black hoodie, charcoal joggers, and white chunky sneakers with a silver chain necklace visible. His gaze is directed off-camera to the left with a calm, contemplative expression. Behind him, a panoramic view of a dense city lit up with glowing windows and neon signage creates a moody bokeh backdrop. The camera is positioned at eye level, shooting straight on. Cool blue and violet tones dominate the scene. Shot on a 35mm lens with cinematic depth. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

3. Sage Green Dress on a Luxury Rooftop Lounge

Create a photo of a young woman in a flowing sage green satin midi dress and strappy gold heels standing on a luxury rooftop lounge area with string lights draped above her. She is mid-step, walking toward the camera with one hand lightly touching her collarbone and a soft smile on her face. Her hair is styled in loose waves. The background features modern high-rise buildings with illuminated windows during early evening twilight, and there are potted plants and sleek outdoor furniture visible to the sides. The camera angle is at waist height, tilted slightly upward. Warm golden lighting with soft ambient glow from the string lights. Shot with an 85mm portrait lens, creamy bokeh. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman in a flowing sage green satin midi dress and strappy gold heels standing on a luxury rooftop lounge area with string lights draped above her. She is mid-step, walking toward the camera with one hand lightly touching her collarbone and a soft smile on her face. Her hair is styled in loose waves. The background features modern high-rise buildings with illuminated windows during early evening twilight, and there are potted plants and sleek outdoor furniture visible to the sides. The camera angle is at waist height, tilted slightly upward. Warm golden lighting with soft ambient glow from the string lights. Shot with an 85mm portrait lens, creamy bokeh. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

4. Editorial Man Against an Industrial Water Tank

Create a photo of a man leaning back against a rooftop water tank with peeling paint and industrial pipes, arms crossed over his chest with a confident stance. He is wearing a tailored charcoal blazer over a plain white crew neck t-shirt, dark denim jeans, and tan suede Chelsea boots. His expression is serious and focused, looking directly into the camera. The background shows a gritty urban skyline with old brick buildings, metal fire escapes, and a moody overcast sky. The camera is at chest height, slightly angled. Desaturated tones with muted greens and grays give the image an editorial magazine feel. Shot with a 50mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a man leaning back against a rooftop water tank with peeling paint and industrial pipes, arms crossed over his chest with a confident stance. He is wearing a tailored charcoal blazer over a plain white crew neck t-shirt, dark denim jeans, and tan suede Chelsea boots. His expression is serious and focused, looking directly into the camera. The background shows a gritty urban skyline with old brick buildings, metal fire escapes, and a moody overcast sky. The camera is at chest height, slightly angled. Desaturated tones with muted greens and grays give the image an editorial magazine feel. Shot with a 50mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

5. Cozy Woman on a Rooftop Picnic Blanket

Create a photo of a young woman sitting cross-legged on a rooftop picnic blanket surrounded by fairy lights in glass jars. She is wearing a cream knit sweater, light-wash high-waisted jeans, and white canvas sneakers. She is holding a book in her lap and laughing naturally with her head tilted back slightly. The background features a softly blurred sunset sky in shades of coral, pink, and lavender with the faint outline of a city skyline. The camera angle is slightly above, shooting down at a gentle 30-degree angle. The lighting is warm, diffused, and dreamy. Shot with a 35mm lens, soft focus edges. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman sitting cross-legged on a rooftop picnic blanket surrounded by fairy lights in glass jars. She is wearing a cream knit sweater, light-wash high-waisted jeans, and white canvas sneakers. She is holding a book in her lap and laughing naturally with her head tilted back slightly. The background features a softly blurred sunset sky in shades of coral, pink, and lavender with the faint outline of a city skyline. The camera angle is slightly above, shooting down at a gentle 30-degree angle. The lighting is warm, diffused, and dreamy. Shot with a 35mm lens, soft focus edges. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

6. Couple Embracing Against a Sunset Skyline

Create a photo of a couple standing together on a minimalist modern rooftop terrace, the man standing behind the woman with his arms wrapped around her waist. The woman is wearing a fitted black bodysuit tucked into a high-waisted rust-colored leather skirt with ankle boots, and the man is in a navy blue button-down shirt with rolled sleeves and tailored khaki pants. They are both looking toward the horizon with relaxed expressions. Behind them, a sprawling metropolitan skyline stretches across the frame under a dramatic sky with scattered clouds catching pink and orange sunset light. The camera is at eye level, slightly wide framing. Warm romantic tones with cinematic color grading. Shot with a 28mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a couple standing together on a minimalist modern rooftop terrace, the man standing behind the woman with his arms wrapped around her waist. The woman is wearing a fitted black bodysuit tucked into a high-waisted rust-colored leather skirt with ankle boots, and the man is in a navy blue button-down shirt with rolled sleeves and tailored khaki pants. They are both looking toward the horizon with relaxed expressions. Behind them, a sprawling metropolitan skyline stretches across the frame under a dramatic sky with scattered clouds catching pink and orange sunset light. The camera is at eye level, slightly wide framing. Warm romantic tones with cinematic color grading. Shot with a 28mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

7. Young Man with a Film Camera on a Helipad

Create a photo of a young man standing on a rooftop helipad marking, feet apart in a wide stance, holding a vintage film camera up to his eye as if taking a photo. He is wearing a brown leather bomber jacket over a black graphic tee, slim olive cargo pants, and retro high-top sneakers. The wind is catching his jacket slightly. The background is a dramatic view of a downtown financial district with glass towers reflecting the late afternoon sun, shot from a high elevation. The camera angle is from below at knee height, looking up powerfully. Golden warm light with strong shadows and contrast. Shot with a 24mm wide-angle lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young man standing on a rooftop helipad marking, feet apart in a wide stance, holding a vintage film camera up to his eye as if taking a photo. He is wearing a brown leather bomber jacket over a black graphic tee, slim olive cargo pants, and retro high-top sneakers. The wind is catching his jacket slightly. The background is a dramatic view of a downtown financial district with glass towers reflecting the late afternoon sun, shot from a high elevation. The camera angle is from below at knee height, looking up powerfully. Golden warm light with strong shadows and contrast. Shot with a 24mm wide-angle lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

8. Woman Dancing Freely at Magic Hour

Create a photo of a woman dancing freely on a rooftop with her arms raised above her head and her body in mid-twirl. She is wearing a white linen button-down shirt tied at the waist, high-waisted wide-leg navy trousers that flow with her movement, and simple gold hoop earrings. Her curly natural hair is caught in motion. The background features a pastel-toned cityscape during the magic hour with soft pink clouds and the tops of apartment buildings with rooftop gardens visible. The camera is at hip level capturing her full body with slight motion blur on her fingertips. Warm, airy, and luminous lighting. Shot with a 50mm lens, fast shutter with intentional movement. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a woman dancing freely on a rooftop with her arms raised above her head and her body in mid-twirl. She is wearing a white linen button-down shirt tied at the waist, high-waisted wide-leg navy trousers that flow with her movement, and simple gold hoop earrings. Her curly natural hair is caught in motion. The background features a pastel-toned cityscape during the magic hour with soft pink clouds and the tops of apartment buildings with rooftop gardens visible. The camera is at hip level capturing her full body with slight motion blur on her fingertips. Warm, airy, and luminous lighting. Shot with a 50mm lens, fast shutter with intentional movement. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

9. Man by the Rooftop Pool with City Views

Create a photo of a man sitting on the edge of a rooftop pool with his feet dangling in the turquoise water, leaning back on both hands and looking upward at the sky. He is wearing a crisp white linen short-sleeve shirt unbuttoned halfway and navy swim shorts. His sunglasses are pushed up on his forehead. The background shows a luxury urban skyline with modern glass towers and a clear blue sky. Reflections of the buildings shimmer in the pool water. The camera is at water level, shooting across the pool surface toward him with beautiful water reflections in the foreground. Bright, vibrant summer tones with teal and warm highlights. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a man sitting on the edge of a rooftop pool with his feet dangling in the turquoise water, leaning back on both hands and looking upward at the sky. He is wearing a crisp white linen short-sleeve shirt unbuttoned halfway and navy swim shorts. His sunglasses are pushed up on his forehead. The background shows a luxury urban skyline with modern glass towers and a clear blue sky. Reflections of the buildings shimmer in the pool water. The camera is at water level, shooting across the pool surface toward him with beautiful water reflections in the foreground. Bright, vibrant summer tones with teal and warm highlights. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

10. Woman in Emerald Velvet at a Rooftop Bar

Create a photo of a young woman standing near a rooftop bar counter holding a cocktail glass with an orange garnish. She is wearing an emerald green velvet blazer dress with black pointed-toe mules and delicate gold layered necklaces. Her posture is relaxed with one elbow resting on the bar and her body angled three-quarters toward the camera. She has a subtle confident smile. The background shows a nighttime city skyline with twinkling lights and a deep indigo sky, with warm ambient lighting from hanging Edison bulbs above the bar area. The camera is at eye level, slightly tight framing from the waist up. Rich, moody tones with warm highlights and deep shadows. Shot with an 85mm lens, wide aperture bokeh. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman standing near a rooftop bar counter holding a cocktail glass with an orange garnish. She is wearing an emerald green velvet blazer dress with black pointed-toe mules and delicate gold layered necklaces. Her posture is relaxed with one elbow resting on the bar and her body angled three-quarters toward the camera. She has a subtle confident smile. The background shows a nighttime city skyline with twinkling lights and a deep indigo sky, with warm ambient lighting from hanging Edison bulbs above the bar area. The camera is at eye level, slightly tight framing from the waist up. Rich, moody tones with warm highlights and deep shadows. Shot with an 85mm lens, wide aperture bokeh. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

11. Two Friends Sitting Back-to-Back on a Ledge

Create a photo of two female friends sitting back-to-back on a rooftop ledge with their legs stretched out, both laughing and looking away from each other. One is wearing a lavender oversized blazer with matching trousers and white sneakers, and the other is in a mustard yellow slip dress with a denim jacket draped over her shoulders and platform sandals. The background features a vibrant urban landscape with colorful billboards, water towers, and a mix of old and new architecture under a bright midday sky with wispy clouds. The camera is positioned slightly below them at a distance capturing the full scene. Bright, punchy, editorial-style color grading with vivid saturation. Shot with a 28mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of two female friends sitting back-to-back on a rooftop ledge with their legs stretched out, both laughing and looking away from each other. One is wearing a lavender oversized blazer with matching trousers and white sneakers, and the other is in a mustard yellow slip dress with a denim jacket draped over her shoulders and platform sandals. The background features a vibrant urban landscape with colorful billboards, water towers, and a mix of old and new architecture under a bright midday sky with wispy clouds. The camera is positioned slightly below them at a distance capturing the full scene. Bright, punchy, editorial-style color grading with vivid saturation. Shot with a 28mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

12. Man in All-Black Walking Through Morning Fog

Create a photo of a man walking across a rooftop with purpose, captured mid-stride in profile view. He is wearing an all-black outfit consisting of a fitted turtleneck, tailored trousers, and polished black leather boots with a long dark overcoat flowing behind him in the wind. His jawline is sharp and his expression is intense. The background is a vast misty cityscape at dawn with soft layers of fog between buildings and a pale golden light emerging on the horizon. The camera is at hip height, panning with his movement to create a slight motion effect in the background. Muted, cinematic tones with cool shadows and warm highlights on his face. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a man walking across a rooftop with purpose, captured mid-stride in profile view. He is wearing an all-black outfit consisting of a fitted turtleneck, tailored trousers, and polished black leather boots with a long dark overcoat flowing behind him in the wind. His jawline is sharp and his expression is intense. The background is a vast misty cityscape at dawn with soft layers of fog between buildings and a pale golden light emerging on the horizon. The camera is at hip height, panning with his movement to create a slight motion effect in the background. Muted, cinematic tones with cool shadows and warm highlights on his face. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

13. Woman in Dusty Rose Doing Yoga on a Rooftop

Create a photo of a young woman lying on her back on a rooftop yoga mat with her knees bent and arms stretched out to the sides, eyes closed peacefully. She is wearing a matching dusty rose athletic set consisting of a sports bra and high-waisted leggings with clean white running shoes placed neatly beside the mat. A small succulent plant and a water bottle are placed nearby. The camera is positioned directly above her in a flat lay aerial perspective looking straight down. The rooftop surface is smooth concrete with painted lines, and the edges of surrounding buildings frame the shot. Soft, warm morning light with gentle shadows. Clean, minimal, wellness-inspired aesthetic. Shot with a 24mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman lying on her back on a rooftop yoga mat with her knees bent and arms stretched out to the sides, eyes closed peacefully. She is wearing a matching dusty rose athletic set consisting of a sports bra and high-waisted leggings with clean white running shoes placed neatly beside the mat. A small succulent plant and a water bottle are placed nearby. The camera is positioned directly above her in a flat lay aerial perspective looking straight down. The rooftop surface is smooth concrete with painted lines, and the edges of surrounding buildings frame the shot. Soft, warm morning light with gentle shadows. Clean, minimal, wellness-inspired aesthetic. Shot with a 24mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

14. Couple Clinking Champagne at a Rooftop Restaurant

Create a photo of a man and woman clinking champagne glasses on an upscale rooftop restaurant terrace at night. The man is wearing a fitted dark navy suit with no tie and a white pocket square, and the woman is in a red off-shoulder midi dress with statement diamond drop earrings. They are standing face to face, both smiling warmly at each other. Behind them, a breathtaking nighttime cityscape sparkles with thousands of lights from skyscrapers and bridges, and the rooftop is decorated with candles on tables and lush greenery in planters. The camera is at shoulder height, capturing them from the side in a two-shot composition. Luxurious warm amber lighting with rich deep tones and sparkling highlights. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a man and woman clinking champagne glasses on an upscale rooftop restaurant terrace at night. The man is wearing a fitted dark navy suit with no tie and a white pocket square, and the woman is in a red off-shoulder midi dress with statement diamond drop earrings. They are standing face to face, both smiling warmly at each other. Behind them, a breathtaking nighttime cityscape sparkles with thousands of lights from skyscrapers and bridges, and the rooftop is decorated with candles on tables and lush greenery in planters. The camera is at shoulder height, capturing them from the side in a two-shot composition. Luxurious warm amber lighting with rich deep tones and sparkling highlights. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

15. Grunge Girl with Headphones on an Industrial Rooftop

Create a photo of a young woman perched on a tall metal stool on an industrial rooftop, one foot on the stool rung and the other dangling. She is wearing an oversized vintage band t-shirt tucked loosely into a black leather mini skirt with fishnet stockings and chunky black combat boots. She has bold winged eyeliner and is holding a pair of retro headphones around her neck. Her expression is effortlessly cool with a slight smirk. The background features a raw industrial cityscape with exposed brick buildings, metal antenna towers, graffiti-tagged walls, and a hazy orange-gray sky at dusk. The camera is at eye level, slightly off-center for an asymmetrical composition. Grungy, warm, desaturated tones with high contrast. Shot with a 35mm lens, editorial street style aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photo of a young woman perched on a tall metal stool on an industrial rooftop, one foot on the stool rung and the other dangling. She is wearing an oversized vintage band t-shirt tucked loosely into a black leather mini skirt with fishnet stockings and chunky black combat boots. She has bold winged eyeliner and is holding a pair of retro headphones around her neck. Her expression is effortlessly cool with a slight smirk. The background features a raw industrial cityscape with exposed brick buildings, metal antenna towers, graffiti-tagged walls, and a hazy orange-gray sky at dusk. The camera is at eye level, slightly off-center for an asymmetrical composition. Grungy, warm, desaturated tones with high contrast. Shot with a 35mm lens, editorial street style aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

16. High-Fashion Woman in a Long Black Trench Coat

Create a high-fashion rooftop photo of a woman walking confidently across a rooftop with strong posture, shoulders back, chin slightly raised, and one hand adjusting her long coat. She is wearing a long black trench coat, leather boots, and bold statement sunglasses. Capture from a slightly lower angle while she is mid-step to create motion. The background features tall glass skyscrapers reflecting late afternoon light. Use dramatic shadows, sharp contrast, and a slightly desaturated color palette for an editorial Instagram style. Include subtle wind movement in her coat and hair. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a high-fashion rooftop photo of a woman walking confidently across a rooftop with strong posture, shoulders back, chin slightly raised, and one hand adjusting her long coat. She is wearing a long black trench coat, leather boots, and bold statement sunglasses. Capture from a slightly lower angle while she is mid-step to create motion. The background features tall glass skyscrapers reflecting late afternoon light. Use dramatic shadows, sharp contrast, and a slightly desaturated color palette for an editorial Instagram style. Include subtle wind movement in her coat and hair. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

17. Streetwear Man with Layered Chains and a Cap

Create a bold urban rooftop portrait of a young man standing with one hand in his pocket and the other adjusting his cap, body slightly angled away from the camera while his eyes look directly into the lens. He is wearing a black hoodie, cargo pants, chunky sneakers, and layered chains. Capture from a slightly low, close-up angle to emphasize confidence. The rooftop background includes air conditioning units, textured concrete walls, and a hazy city skyline. Use moody lighting with soft shadows, sharp detail, and cool-toned color grading for a strong Instagram streetwear aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a bold urban rooftop portrait of a young man standing with one hand in his pocket and the other adjusting his cap, body slightly angled away from the camera while his eyes look directly into the lens. He is wearing a black hoodie, cargo pants, chunky sneakers, and layered chains. Capture from a slightly low, close-up angle to emphasize confidence. The rooftop background includes air conditioning units, textured concrete walls, and a hazy city skyline. Use moody lighting with soft shadows, sharp detail, and cool-toned color grading for a strong Instagram streetwear aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

These prompts work best when you select the Pro model in Gemini. For even better results, try uploading a reference image of yourself or someone else so the model has a face or style to work with.

The Nano Banana Pro model does a solid job with lighting details and realistic clothing textures, so the more specific your prompt, the better the output will be.

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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