Step 21 — Depth and Realism in AI Images

Depth perception and realistic dimensionality separate flat images from immersive visual experiences. Creating convincing depth through prompts requires understanding how cameras, lenses, and atmospheric conditions create three-dimensional appearance in two-dimensional images. Shallow depth of field keeps subjects sharp while blurring backgrounds, creating professional portrait-style separation. Deep depth of field maintains sharpness throughout the frame, suitable for landscapes. Bokeh background specifically references out-of-focus area aesthetics. Distance affects appearance through atmospheric haze. Objects farther away appear lighter, less saturated, and hazier. Including atmospheric perspective or depth haze in prompts helps AI render convincing distance. Explicitly mentioning depth layers improves composition. Foreground flowers in focus, midground trees slightly soft, background mountains faded guides the AI to construct proper depth planes. Small physical details enhance depth perception.