Scripture
Isaiah 58: 6, 8 (ESV)
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?...Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
AI Prompt
An image from the perspective of the second image, inside a dark prison cell, featuring smaller shackles designed in a style reminiscent of ancient Rome. The cell has rough stone walls and a small window. The shackles are of an old Roman design, made of heavy iron, but smaller and weathered, lying on the ground. A figure in worn and tattered clothing is seen at the top of the stairs, walking into a beam of light, symbolizing hope and liberation. The heavy metal door of the cell is slightly ajar, leading to the unobstructed stairway.
Process/Reflection
Oh boy, this concept gave me some challenges. Sometimes AI has logic problems. I went through several versions of this image with doors that had no hinges, bars covering the prison exit, jumbo handcuffs, etc. What's more, I am finding that AI has trouble understanding prompts that involve the concept of removal. If I prompt AI to remove, delete, get rid of a certain element, it's just as likely to make it more prominent. That happened as I tried to get an image without bars blocking the exit. Finally got one though. There are still some weird details in this image, but I'll take it.