The Cliff's Edge
Marvellous Ajali
July 23, 2026
I created this image on my phone because that was where I generated it. Since I wanted to add it to my portfolio, I first transferred it to my laptop so I could upload it more easily.
Everything was going well until it was time to upload the image to my portfolio. That was when the real problem started. I was connected to a Wi-Fi network with a very poor and unstable connection. The upload kept stopping, loading forever, and sometimes even failed completely. It was so frustrating because I had already done all the hard work and just wanted to finish uploading my image.
I almost gave up, but I decided to be patient and kept trying. After several attempts, the upload was finally successful. I felt so happy and relieved because all my effort had paid off.
The prompt I used to create the image was:
*"A cinematic double exposure portrait of a man (use uploaded face) with a solemn, burdened expression, gazing steadily into the distance. His silhouette reveals a dramatic inner world: a cliff's edge overlooking a raging sea. Waves slam against the rocks far below. Standing at the brink is a lone figure—himself—coat whipping in the wind, facing a turbulent ocean beneath a storm-choked sky. Lightning flickers across the horizon, casting brief, violent light. The outer portrait is moody and wind-swept, high contrast, with mist clinging to the shadows. The scene reflects internal conflict and calm resolve at the tipping point of change—symbolizing emotional weight, hard decisions, and the quiet before the storm."*
When I finally saw the image displayed in my portfolio, I smiled. The experience taught me that sometimes creating something amazing is not the hardest part—getting it uploaded with a bad internet connection can be even more challenging. In the end, I was proud that I didn't give up.
Everything was going well until it was time to upload the image to my portfolio. That was when the real problem started. I was connected to a Wi-Fi network with a very poor and unstable connection. The upload kept stopping, loading forever, and sometimes even failed completely. It was so frustrating because I had already done all the hard work and just wanted to finish uploading my image.
I almost gave up, but I decided to be patient and kept trying. After several attempts, the upload was finally successful. I felt so happy and relieved because all my effort had paid off.
The prompt I used to create the image was:
*"A cinematic double exposure portrait of a man (use uploaded face) with a solemn, burdened expression, gazing steadily into the distance. His silhouette reveals a dramatic inner world: a cliff's edge overlooking a raging sea. Waves slam against the rocks far below. Standing at the brink is a lone figure—himself—coat whipping in the wind, facing a turbulent ocean beneath a storm-choked sky. Lightning flickers across the horizon, casting brief, violent light. The outer portrait is moody and wind-swept, high contrast, with mist clinging to the shadows. The scene reflects internal conflict and calm resolve at the tipping point of change—symbolizing emotional weight, hard decisions, and the quiet before the storm."*
When I finally saw the image displayed in my portfolio, I smiled. The experience taught me that sometimes creating something amazing is not the hardest part—getting it uploaded with a bad internet connection can be even more challenging. In the end, I was proud that I didn't give up.