to understand the science of creating the perfect Dall-e prompt. Here is an example of a simpler prompt by a user who was trying to create an image. See below prompt, a simpler and more general depiction of a steampunk city floating in the clouds with airships flying around.
A steampunk city floating in the clouds with airships flying around, detailed and atmospheric

The image generated by Dall-e focuses on the basic concept without much additional detail or narrative.
Here is how an excellent Dall-e prompt engineer should have addressed details for output considering questions
- Architecture Style: What kind of buildings should populate the city? For example, do you imagine Victorian-style architecture, ornate towers, or industrial structures with gears and pipes?
- Airships: Should the airships look more like classic zeppelins, elaborate fantasy designs, or futuristic?
- Atmosphere: Is it daytime, nighttime, or perhaps during a sunset? Should there be weather effects, like mist, rain, or golden sunlight?
- Activity: What’s happening in the scene? Are there bustling markets, people on balconies, or maybe steam-powered vehicles moving through the air?
- Scale: Should the city feel expansive and grand, with sprawling platforms and towering structures, or more intimate and close-up?
Here’s the polished and enhanced prompt from an expert Dall-e based on the questions and potential details:
“A sprawling steampunk city floating high in the clouds, featuring towering Victorian-style architecture with intricate metalwork, brass pipes, and gears. The city is connected by suspended bridges and platforms, with glowing steam vents releasing plumes into the atmosphere. Elegant airships, resembling ornate zeppelins with gold accents and propellers, fly gracefully between the buildings. The scene is set at sunset, casting a warm golden glow over the city, while soft clouds and mist weave through the structures, creating a dreamy and atmospheric effect. The city is alive with activity—people dressed in steampunk attire roam the streets and balconies, while steam-powered vehicles zip through the air. The overall vibe is bustling yet serene, with a sense of adventure and innovation in every detail.”
here is the result
