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The Code of: Jellyfish

Dirk Habenschaden
13 min readNov 20, 2024

The jellyfish — a creature that embodies both beauty and strangeness. Floating in the depths of the ocean, it seems more like a being of light than a living organism, a fleeting apparition caught between reality and dream. Its elegance is a dance with the elements, a play of light and shadow that makes it shimmer like a jewel in its natural habitat. From the glistening Crystal Jellyfish to the ethereal Bioluminescent Jellyfish, each species is a poem, written in tentacles and transparency.

But what happens when these beings are viewed through the lens of Midjourney’s style codes? This is where the transformation begins. Each style code reveals a new dimension, an unexpected side to the jellyfish. Sometimes it becomes a surreal object, hovering like an alien in a darkened cosmos. Other times, it transforms into an icon of modern aesthetics, reduced to bold lines and stark contrasts reminiscent of poster art. In another instance, it appears as a fashion accessory or a mystical body of light, reconstructed from colors and forms. It becomes a work of art — captivating yet untouchable.

This series is a journey into the vastness and depth of creative potential unlocked by — sref codes. With every new image, it stirs curiosity about what lies hidden: the next transformation, the next facet of a creature that remains inexhaustible in its otherworldly wonder.

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Dirk Habenschaden
Dirk Habenschaden

Written by Dirk Habenschaden

Since 2022, I utilize Visual Generative AI to create immersive visual worlds that connect brands and people in a new, innovative way.

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