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SREF codes

PatinomechanicsTested!

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Observations

The style presents meticulously rendered antique curiosities and taxidermic or mechanical objects as tactile, dimensional museum-like still lifes. Muted brown, cream, and charcoal tones, aged surfaces, peeling paint, and dramatic directional lighting create a dark, cinematic atmosphere, while close framing emphasizes ornate construction and decay.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Same code, different picture. Midjourney changed how it reads SREF codes after V6.1, so V8.2 turns this code into a new style. The old one still works: add  or .

Applications

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