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Struggling to use AI image generators? Today's prompt comes from ZDNET contributor Lance Whitney, who suggests letting a chatbot design the perfect image-creating query for its corresponding generator.

I would like to create an image of a sunflower made of sheet metal in a pencil drawing style. Generate a prompt that I can use to request this image from [Nano Banana or ChatGPT Images].

The process is simple: "In my prompt, I supply just the basic details of what I want and then ask the AI to generate a full prompt based on that," Whitney said. Another benefit: When chatbots design their own image prompts, they avoid including language that the generator might flag or refuse, which makes your querying process smoother.

I tested it out with Gemini and ChatGPT for their respective image generators, Nano Banana and ChatGPT Images.

A pencil drawing of a metal sunflower. The flower, its petals, the leaves, and the stem are composed of sculpted pieces of metal sheet. The texture of the metal is clear, with imperfections and visible welds. The drawing is detailed, with shading that creates depth and texture, emphasizing the three-dimensional nature of the sculpture. The pencil lines are visible. The flower stands in a garden with other blurry plants in the background.