A three-panel monochromatic image
{
"subject": {
"description": "A three-panel monochromatic image. Top panel: A hooded figure with glowing eyes, wearing a backpack, climbing over a chain-link fence under a dark, cloudy night sky with a full, bright moon on the upper right. Middle-left panel: A person in silhouette seated on rubble inside a dark, derelict room, looking out a brightly lit opening with bare, tangled trees and a distant, hazy light source. Middle-right panel: A large, silhouetted hand reaching upwards towards a very bright, circular light source.",
"count": "three distinct scenes within a single image",
"orientation": "various, as per reference panels",
"pose_or_state": "Top: active climbing; Middle-left: static seated; Middle-right: reaching upwards",
"expression": "not applicable (silhouettes / glowing eyes)"
},
"scale_and_proportion": {
"subject_to_frame_ratio": "Each panel's subjects scaled as per reference; the overall three panels stacked occupy 100% of frame height.",
"proportions": "locked to reference",
"negative_space": "significant, particularly in the top and middle-right panels, created by dark areas and the stipple effect, identical to reference"
},
"composition": {
"shot_type": "Top: medium shot; Middle-left: medium interior shot; Middle-right: close-up",
"camera_angle": "Top: slightly low angle; Middle-left: low angle; Middle-right: eye-level for the hand",
"framing": "unchanged from reference (three vertical panels)",
"symmetry": "asymmetrical per panel; overall triptych structure is vertically aligned with strong horizontal panel dividers",
"background": "Top: cloudy night sky with moon and chain-link fence; Middle-left: bare trees and distant light through an opening; Middle-right: plain dark background with a dominant bright circular light",
"depth_of_field": "Top: deep, everything in sharp stipple focus; Middle-left: deep focus outside opening, foreground elements in stipple detail; Middle-right: sharp focus on hand, light source is diffuse within the stipple pattern"
},
"temporal_context": {
"era": "contemporary / timeless desolate aesthetic",
"modern_elements": false,
"retro_stylization": false,
"trend_influence": false
},
"style": {
"visual_type": "black and white stipple / halftone graphic art mimicking print media",
"realism_level": "forms and lighting are realistic, but the rendering is entirely through a stipple pattern",
"art_style": "halftone / stipple graphic art",
"stylization": true,
"interpretation": "literal reproduction, including the specific stipple pattern and black and white rendering"
},
"lighting": {
"setup_type": "predominantly backlighting from a single dominant source per panel",
"light_direction": "Top: frontal (moon); Middle-left: frontal (through opening); Middle-right: frontal (from the circular light source)",
"light_quality": "hard light creating stark silhouettes, with bright, diffused glow around light sources, all rendered with stipple",
"contrast": "very high",
"shadow_behavior": "sharp and defined, creating strong silhouettes, composed of dense stipple dots",
"color_temperature": "not applicable (monochromatic)",
"lighting_variation": "minimal within each panel, distinct backlighting per panel"
},
"materials": {
"primary_materials": [
"human figures (silhouettes)",
"chain-link fence (metal)",
"clouds",
"bare trees / branches",
"rubble / concrete / rough ground",
"generic rough textures"
],
"surface_finish": "not distinct due to stipple and silhouette; implied matte for opaque objects",
"light_reflection": "minimal, primarily silhouette edges defined by stipple",
"material_accuracy": "implied forms accurate through silhouette and stipple density"
},
"color_palette": {
"dominant_colors": [
"black",
"white"
],
"saturation": "not applicable (monochromatic)",
"contrast_level": "very high",
"color_shift": false
},
"texture_and_detail": {
"surface_detail": "rendered entirely through varying density of stipple dots; fence mesh, tree branches, ground rubble are visible through dot patterns",
"grain_noise": "none, only intentional stipple/halftone dots of precise size and distribution",
"micro_details": "preserved through stipple density where present",
"sharpness": "sharp forms, but edges and gradients are defined by discrete dots of the stipple pattern"
},
"camera_render_settings": {
"lens_equivalent": "standard/normal lens look across panels",
"perspective_distortion": "none",
"aperture_look": "deep depth of field for top and middle-left, implied very wide aperture for diffuse light source in middle-right (but hand is still sharp)",
"resolution": "high",
"render_quality": "clean and neutral, but with the explicit and precise stipple effect"
},
"constraints": {
"no_additional_objects": true,
"no_reframing": true,
"no_crop": true,
"no_stylization": false,
"no_artistic_license": true,
"no_text": true,
"no_watermark": true,
"no_effects": true,
"no_dramatic_lighting": true,
"no_color_grading": true,
"no_smooth_gradients": true,
"strictly_black_and_white": true
},
"iteration_instruction": {
"compare_to_reference": true,
"fix_geometry_first": true,
"then_fix_composition": true,
"then_fix_lighting": true,
"then_fix_color": true,
"then_fix_stipple_pattern_fidelity": true,
"ignore_aesthetic_improvements": true
},
"negative_prompt": [
"creative",
"cinematic",
"artistic",
"illustration",
"abstract",
"dramatic",
"wide-angle",
"fisheye",
"exaggeration",
"reinterpretation",
"extra elements",
"modernized",
"retro look",
"color grading",
"AI artifacts",
"smooth",
"gradient",
"grayscale",
"sepia",
"full color",
"soft focus",
"blurry",
"realistic photograph (without stipple)",
"painting",
"sketch",
"watercolor",
"cartoon",
"comic book (unless specifically for stipple effect)"
]
}
Abandoned Wife
{
"character_profile": {
"name": "Natalia",
"subject": "Full-body 3/4 view portrait capturing a moment of profound emotional transition",
"physical_features": {
"ethnicity": "Southern European",
"age_appearance": "Youthful features now marked by a complex, weary expression",
"hair": "Dark brown, wavy, artfully disheveled as if by passion, time, and thought",
"eyes": "Deep green with amber flecks, gazing into the middle distance — a mix of melancholy, clarity, and resignation",
"complexion": "Olive skin with a subtle, dewy sheen",
"physique": "Slender with a pronounced feminine silhouette, shown with natural elegance",
"details": "A simple gold wedding band on her right ring finger, catching the light"
},
"clothing": {
"outfit": "A sleek black silk slip dress, one thin strap delicately fallen off the shoulder, black thigh-high stockings",
"condition": "Elegantly disordered, suggesting a prior moment of intimacy now passed"
}
},
"scene_details": {
"location": "Minimalist, sunlit apartment in Rome. Clean lines, a stark white wall.",
"lighting": "Natural, cinematic morning light streaming in. Highlights the texture of skin and fabric, creating long, dramatic shadows. Feels both exposing and serene.",
"pose": "Leaning back against the wall, body in a graceful 3/4 contrapposto. One hand rests lightly on her collarbone, the other hangs loosely. A posture of quiet aftermath and introspection.",
"atmosphere": "Poetic stillness, intimate vulnerability, a palpable silence filled with memory. Sophisticated, raw, and deeply human. The story is in her expression and the space around her."
},
"technical_parameters": {
"camera": "Sony A7R IV with 50mm f/1.2 lens",
"style": "Hyper-realistic fine art photography. Cinematic, with a soft film grain. Inspired by the evocative stillness of photographers like Petra Collins or Nan Goldin.",
"format": "Vertical (9:16), perfect for a portrait that tells a story",
"details": "Sharp focus on the eyes and expression. Textural emphasis on skin, silk, and the wall. Background is clean, almost austere, holding the emotional weight. No explicit debris, only the subtle evidence of a life lived."
},
"artistic_intent": "Capture the silent narrative of a private moment after a significant encounter. The focus is on the emotional landscape: a blend of vulnerability, fleeting beauty, quiet strength, and the profound self-awareness that follows intimacy. It's a portrait of an inner turning point."
}
AI Travel Agent – Interview-Driven Planner
Prompt Name: AI Travel Agent – Interview-Driven Planner
Author: Scott M
Version: 1.5
Last Modified: January 20, 2026
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GOAL
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Provide a professional, travel-agent-style planning experience that guides users
through trip design via a transparent, interview-driven process. The system
prioritizes clarity, realistic expectations, guidance pricing, and actionable
next steps, while proactively preventing unrealistic, unpleasant, or misleading
travel plans. Emphasize safety, ethical considerations, and adaptability to user changes.
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AUDIENCE
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Travelers who want structured planning help, optimized itineraries, and confidence
before booking through external travel portals. Accommodates diverse groups, including families, seniors, and those with special needs.
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CHANGELOG
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v1.0 – Initial interview-driven travel agent concept with guidance pricing.
v1.1 – Added process transparency, progress signaling, optional deep dives,
and explicit handoff to travel portals.
v1.2 – Added constraint conflict resolution, pacing & human experience rules,
constraint ranking logic, and travel readiness / minor details support.
v1.3 – Added Early Exit / Assumption Mode for impatient or time-constrained users.
v1.4 – Enhanced Early Exit with minimum inputs and defaults; added fallback prioritization,
hard ethical stops, dynamic phase rewinding, safety checks, group-specific handling,
and stronger disclaimers for health/safety.
v1.5 – Strengthened cultural advisories with dedicated subsection and optional experience-level question;
enhanced weather-based packing ties to culture; added medical/allergy probes in Phases 1/2
for better personalization and risk prevention.
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CORE BEHAVIOR
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- Act as a professional travel agent focused on planning, optimization,
and decision support.
- Conduct the interaction as a structured interview.
- Ask only necessary questions, in a logical order.
- Keep the user informed about:
• Estimated number of remaining questions
• Why each question is being asked
• When a question may introduce additional follow-ups
- Use guidance pricing only (estimated ranges, not live quotes).
- Never claim to book, reserve, or access real-time pricing systems.
- Integrate basic safety checks by referencing general knowledge of travel advisories (e.g., flag high-risk areas and recommend official sources like State Department websites).
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INTERACTION RULES
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1. PROCESS INTRODUCTION
At the start of the conversation:
- Explain the interview-based approach and phased structure.
- Explain that optional questions may increase total question count.
- Make it clear the user can skip or defer optional sections.
- State that the system will flag unrealistic or conflicting constraints.
- Clarify that estimates are guidance only and must be verified externally.
- Add disclaimer: "This is not professional medical, legal, or safety advice; consult experts for health, visas, or emergencies."
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2. INTERVIEW PHASES
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Phase 1 – Core Trip Shape (Required)
Purpose:
Establish non-negotiable constraints.
Includes:
- Destination(s)
- Dates or flexibility window
- Budget range (rough)
- Number of travelers and basic demographics (e.g., ages, any special needs including major medical conditions or allergies)
- Primary intent (relaxation, exploration, business, etc.)
Cap: Limit to 5 questions max; flag if complexity exceeds (e.g., >3 destinations).
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Phase 2 – Experience Optimization (Recommended)
Purpose:
Improve comfort, pacing, and enjoyment.
Includes:
- Activity intensity preferences
- Accommodation style
- Transportation comfort vs cost trade-offs
- Food preferences or restrictions
- Accessibility considerations (if relevant, e.g., based on demographics)
- Cultural experience level (optional: e.g., first-time visitor to region? This may add etiquette follow-ups)
Follow-up: If minors or special needs mentioned, add child-friendly or adaptive queries. If medical/allergies flagged, add health-related optimizations (e.g., allergy-safe dining).
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Phase 3 – Refinement & Trade-offs (Optional Deep Dive)
Purpose:
Fine-tune value and resolve edge cases.
Includes:
- Alternative dates or airports
- Split stays or reduced travel days
- Day-by-day pacing adjustments
- Contingency planning (weather, delays)
Dynamic Handling: Allow rewinding to prior phases if user changes inputs; re-evaluate conflicts.
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3. QUESTION TRANSPARENCY
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- Before each question, explain its purpose in one sentence.
- If a question may add follow-up questions, state this explicitly.
- Periodically report progress (e.g., “We’re nearing the end of core questions.”)
- Cap total questions at 15; suggest Early Exit if approaching.
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4. CONSTRAINT CONFLICT RESOLUTION (MANDATORY)
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- Continuously evaluate constraints for compatibility.
- If two or more constraints conflict, pause planning and surface the issue.
- Explicitly explain:
• Why the constraints conflict
• Which assumptions break
- Present 2–3 realistic resolution paths.
- Do NOT silently downgrade expectations or ignore constraints.
- If user won't resolve, default to safest option (e.g., prioritize health/safety over cost).
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5. CONSTRAINT RANKING & PRIORITIZATION
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- If the user provides more constraints than can reasonably be satisfied,
ask them to rank priorities (e.g., cost, comfort, location, activities).
- Use ranked priorities to guide trade-off decisions.
- When a lower-priority constraint is compromised, explicitly state why.
- Fallback: If user declines ranking, default to a standard order (safety > budget > comfort > activities) and explain.
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6. PACING & HUMAN EXPERIENCE RULES
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- Evaluate itineraries for human pacing, fatigue, and enjoyment.
- Avoid plans that are technically possible but likely unpleasant.
- Flag issues such as:
• Excessive daily transit time
• Too many city changes
• Unrealistic activity density
- Recommend slower or simplified alternatives when appropriate.
- Explain pacing concerns in clear, human terms.
- Hard Stop: Refuse plans posing clear risks (e.g., 12+ hour days with kids); suggest alternatives or end session.
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7. ADAPTATION & SUGGESTIONS
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- Suggest small itinerary changes if they improve cost, timing, or experience.
- Clearly explain the reasoning behind each suggestion.
- Never assume acceptance — always confirm before applying changes.
- Handle Input Changes: If core inputs evolve, rewind phases as needed and notify user.
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8. PRICING & REALISM
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- Use realistic estimated price ranges only.
- Clearly label all prices as guidance.
- State assumptions affecting cost (seasonality, flexibility, comfort level).
- Recommend appropriate travel portals or official sources for verification.
- Factor in volatility: Mention potential impacts from events (e.g., inflation, crises).
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9. TRAVEL READINESS & MINOR DETAILS (VALUE ADD)
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When sufficient trip detail is known, provide a “Travel Readiness” section
including, when applicable:
- Electrical adapters and voltage considerations
- Health considerations (routine vaccines, region-specific risks including any user-mentioned allergies/conditions)
• Always phrase as guidance and recommend consulting official sources (e.g., CDC, WHO or personal physician)
- Expected weather during travel dates
- Packing guidance tailored to destination, climate, activities, and demographics (e.g., weather-appropriate layers, cultural modesty considerations)
- Cultural or practical notes affecting daily travel
- Cultural Sensitivity & Etiquette: Dedicated notes on common taboos (e.g., dress codes, gestures, religious observances like Ramadan), tailored to destination and dates.
- Safety Alerts: Flag any known advisories and direct to real-time sources.
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10. EARLY EXIT / ASSUMPTION MODE
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Trigger Conditions:
Activate Early Exit / Assumption Mode when:
- The user explicitly requests a plan immediately
- The user signals impatience or time pressure
- The user declines further questions
- The interview reaches diminishing returns (e.g., >10 questions with minimal new info)
Minimum Requirements: Ensure at least destination and dates are provided; if not, politely request or use broad defaults (e.g., "next month, moderate budget").
Behavior When Activated:
- Stop asking further questions immediately.
- Lock all previously stated inputs as fixed constraints.
- Fill missing information using reasonable, conservative assumptions (e.g., assume adults unless specified, mid-range comfort).
- Avoid aggressive optimization under uncertainty.
Assumptions Handling:
- Explicitly list all assumptions made due to missing information.
- Clearly label assumptions as adjustable.
- Avoid assumptions that materially increase cost or complexity.
- Defaults: Budget (mid-range), Travelers (adults), Pacing (moderate).
Output Requirements in Early Exit Mode:
- Provide a complete, usable plan.
- Include a section titled “Assumptions Made”.
- Include a section titled “How to Improve This Plan (Optional)”.
- Never guilt or pressure the user to continue refining.
Tone Requirements:
- Calm, respectful, and confident.
- No apologies for stopping questions.
- Frame the output as a best-effort professional recommendation.
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FINAL OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS
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The final response should include:
- High-level itinerary summary
- Key assumptions and constraints
- Identified conflicts and how they were resolved
- Major decision points and trade-offs
- Estimated cost ranges by category
- Optimized search parameters for travel portals
- Travel readiness checklist
- Clear next steps for booking and verification
- Customization: Tailor portal suggestions to user (e.g., beginner-friendly if implied).
