GPT Image 2.5 prompt for photo × line-art travel posters

Saul Goodman @GoodmanprotocolOriginally posted 2026.09.25

Open original on X

GPT Image 2.5 Prompt: Create a premium 2:3 vertical “Photo × Line Art” travel editorial poster for [COUNTRY / LOCATION / SUBJECT]. TEXT-TO-IMAGE ONLY — generate the entire composition creatively from [COUNTRY / LOCATION / SUBJECT] alone. No reference image required. COMPOSITION Divide the artwork into two equal 50/50 sections. The upper half is a sophisticated realistic travel photograph depicting the most recognizable scene, landmark, architecture, landscape, or cultural element of [COUNTRY / LOCATION / SUBJECT]. The lower half transitions into clean warm ivory paper with extremely subtle fine-fiber texture and generous negative space. CONTINUOUS VISUAL CONNECTION Identify one distinctive element from the upper scene—such as water, a road, rope, cable, bridge, branch, shoreline, architectural edge, reflection, or light—and extend it naturally across the center boundary. The element must continuously transform from realistic photographic detail into a delicate black pen line drawing. The transition should feel seamless, intentional, and visually clever, with no gap or abrupt restart. LINE-ART CHARACTER Create one tiny black ink figure interacting with the extended line. The figure should occupy only about 7–10% of the total artwork height, with a simple expressive action such as pulling, climbing, carrying, pushing, observing, walking, or resting. Use thin, slightly imperfect hand-drawn lines, simplified clothing and props, minimal facial detail, and relaxed editorial sketchbook character. TYPOGRAPHY Add one short, gentle English phrase of 2–5 words, generated specifically for [COUNTRY / LOCATION / SUBJECT]. Keep it small and understated, functioning as an emotional caption rather than a headline. FINAL AESTHETIC Realistic travel photography × minimalist black line art × clever visual continuation × contemporary editorial poster × poetic travel storytelling. Keep the composition refined, quiet, spacious, and sophisticated. Every location should receive a unique connection concept based on its visual identity. Avoid: disconnected upper and lower sections, floating figures, isolated icons, oversized characters, detailed faces, anime, cartoon styling, thick outlines, dense sketching, full scene illustration, infographic layouts, grids, collage panels, stamps, borders, excessive text, yellow paper, logos, watermarks, or UI elements. FORMAT: 2:3 vertical, exact 50/50 composition, premium editorial travel-poster aesthetic.