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Google Gemini Nano Banana: new Prompts to create lifelike, viral Portraits
Nano Banana, officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is a rapidly growing app launched in August that allows users to transform selfies into 3D figurines or stylized edits, gaining massive popularity with over 200 million image creations in just a few weeks.
Scrolling through the endless reels and posts of 3D figurines or retro saree edits might have started to feel a bit repetitive – but creativity never stops. A slew of new prompts are here to help you create the perfect Instagram post and set off a swarm of likes and shares.
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Nano Banana has gained profound prominence in recent times, thanks to its easy-to-use interface. Launched in August, Nano Banana (officially known as Gemini 2.5 Fash Image) lets anyone turn a simple selfie into a collectible 3D figurine or a stylized photo – as if you were walking down a runway. With the new Gemini App, the sky is the limit.
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Since its launch in August, Nano Banana has already been used to create close to 200 million image edits in just a few weeks.
Here’s the first prompt we’d like you to try:
Prompt 1: “The Giant Statue” – Delhi Roundabout
Create a giant, hyper-realistic statue based on the given photo, keeping the original face exactly the same without any changes. The statue stands tall in the middle of a roundabout in Delhi, near a famous historical landmark.
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The statue is being painted and half of the body of the statue is unpainted, surrounded by scaffolding, with many construction workers in yellow helmets and orange vests climbing and painting. Parts of the statue’s body are still exposed iridescent shade, while other sections are already detailed and finished.
The background should reflect the realistic atmosphere of Delhi, let Qutub Minar be visible in the background, crowded streets with colorful rickshaws, packed buses, and small cars circling the roundabout.
A gloomy weather with rain above, with tropical trees and a bustling, lively atmosphere.
Style: Photorealistic, vibrant, and full of life.
Prompt 2: “Cinematic European Street Style”
Ultra-realistic cinematic street portrait on a narrow European city street. Tall stone buildings rise on both sides, with blurred storefronts and pedestrians appearing as soft silhouettes in the background.
The subject stands confidently in the middle of the street, slightly angled, with a direct and assured gaze.
Outfit: Black overcoat, black scarf — minimal and stylish.
Lighting: Overcast daylight with smooth shadows and balanced contrast.
Color Grading: Cinematic teal-orange tones, soft desaturated background, and natural skin tones.
Camera Settings: DSLR, 85mm lens, f/1.8, medium waist-up shot, vertical 4:5 format.
Style: Cinematic editorial — modern, confident, and timeless with a magazine-quality look.
Prompt 3: “Beachside Setting”
Hyper-realistic portrait in 8K resolution.
Look: Navy blue shirt, white trousers, loafers, and sunglasses.
Action: The subject is adjusting his sunglasses with one hand.
Setting: Beachside balcony with ocean waves in the background.
Camera Settings: DSLR, 85mm lens, f/1.8, medium waist-up shot.
