Approaching storm

Start with the right photo.

An outdoor scene with a substantial sky area and recognizable landmarks below the clouds.

What to expect

Replace the calm sky with a dramatic approaching storm front: layered dark clouds, a narrow shaft of distant light and modest wind ripples on the lake.

Keep an eye on

Weather and lighting are fictional reconstructions. Check landmark consistency and reflection direction; no factual weather claim.

Make it yours, step by step.

1. Adjust the recipe to describe your subject and preferred background.
2. Copy the complete recipe, then open ChatGPT.
3. Upload your photo in ChatGPT and paste the recipe. The short code alone is not an official command.
4. Inspect identity, text and proportions. Ask for a targeted correction if needed.

Choose the change deliberately.

Cloud structure and light direction should explain the dramatic atmosphere. Rain, lightning and dark skies need not all appear at once to make the scene convincing.

Review and refine the result

Check whether bright areas on the ground agree with the sky. If landmarks disappear, lower the storm's contrast or remove one competing weather element. Do not present the image as evidence of an actual event.

A related direction, and why

/RAIN — A rain-focused edit can explore wet surfaces without requiring a fully dramatic storm sky.

These are editing suggestions, not additional test observations. Read the practical guide or use the before/after checklist.

Where this effect helps — and its limits.

Replace the calm sky with a dramatic approaching storm front: layered dark clouds, a narrow shaft of distant light and modest wind ripples on the lake. Weather and lighting are fictional reconstructions. Check landmark consistency and reflection direction; no factual weather claim.

Input advice and use cases are editorial guidance, not additional test results.

Notes from recorded tests.

These notes describe the named runs, which may use a different subject from the comparison above. They do not guarantee results on another input or a future model. See our testing method.