Example result: Sushi platter from above
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Sushi platter from above

This prompt shows nigiri, maki rolls and sashimi on a dark slate board with wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce in a small dish and chopsticks resting alongside.

image-sushi-platter-overhead — gemini — 44 words

Overhead shot of an elegant sushi platter with nigiri, maki rolls and sashimi on a dark slate board, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce in a small dish, chopsticks resting, soft directional light, fresh and glossy details, restaurant menu photography. Colour palette: [COLOURS]. --ar 3:2

Keep the background dark and simple so the colours of the fish stand out.

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What you will get

An elegant overhead platter of nigiri, maki and sashimi on dark slate with wasabi, ginger, soy sauce and chopsticks, in soft directional light with fresh, glossy fish.

Why it works

Sushi is about precision and freshness, so the prompt asks for glossy detail, a dark slate board that makes the pink and orange fish glow, and soft directional light that shows texture. The overhead view lays out the variety at a glance, which is what a menu needs. Naming a colour palette lets the garnish, dishes and napkins match the restaurant’s own look.

Common mistake

The pieces look plastic or too perfect.

Fix: Ask for a slight natural sheen on the fish, visible grains of rice and small differences between pieces of the same kind.

Also watch for
  • The arrangement looks random. Ask for the pieces in neat rows grouped by type, with a little space between each, as a sushi chef would plate them.
  • The background pulls attention away. Keep the board dark and plain, as the tip says. Patterned tablecloths and extra dishes make the fish colours look dull.
Try a variation: single piece

Ask for a macro of one nigiri piece with a dab of wasabi, at a low angle.

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Keep the slate and light, arrange the pieces in neat rows by type, show a slight sheen on the fish and visible rice grains.

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