Dappled Light
Light passing through leaves or other obstructions creates irregular patterns that add depth and clues about the surroundings.
Prompt
Use Dappled Light: sunlight passing through existing courtyard foliage creates irregular organic patches of light and leaf shadow on the existing pale wall, floor and a limited part of the original character. Relate the projected patches to the existing upper-right trailing foliage and nearby leafy plants; change only their illumination, never add branches or change foliage geometry. Let shadows follow the receiving surface contours and vary in softness, not become painted skin or patchwork patterns. Keep original cloud contours and positions fixed.
Text: fuse technique research · Examples: imagery generated in-house at fuse (Characters: Ruk · Setting: Mediterranean courtyard)
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Effect comparison
In the baseline image, neither the courtyard floor nor Ruk carries a prominent pattern of light passing through leaves. The dappled-light version spreads irregular light and shadow across the wall, stone paving and figure, with edges that vary in softness from place to place. The patches suggest nearby leaves interrupting the sunlight and make the space feel more lived in.
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