This smoke-disintegration walking portrait is trending on Instagram because it looks like a movie poster scene. The mix of a calm walk, deep emotion, and a dramatic body-to-smoke transformation creates a powerful story in one frame.
You can create this Viral AI Image for free using Google Gemini. Just upload your reference face photo, paste the prompt below, and always ask for 9:16 aspect ratio (Instagram Reel size).
The Viral Prompt (Copy-Paste for Google Gemini)

Use my uploaded reference photo as the identity guide. Keep the SAME man 100% identical (do not change face, facial features, skin tone, head shape, or body proportions). Ultra-realistic result.
Create a hyper-realistic, cinematic 8K fashion portrait scene with realistic textures and dramatic storytelling. Style: grunge + cinematic, high quality, HDR, sharp micro-contrast, realistic film grain, ultra-detailed.
Scene & background: deep black background with a faint soft white blur far in the distance (subtle fog glow). Ground: dusty, glossy surface with small pebbles and grit, realistic reflections and dust texture. Add barely visible silhouettes of people in the far background using long-exposure blur (ghost-like streaks), very subtle.
Main subject (pose & emotion): A man walking forward with LEFT FOOT FORWARD, head slightly tilted downward, eyes looking at the ground, expression desolate and thoughtful. His left arm is raised toward his chin (as if thinking), positioned to subtly draw attention to a premium wristwatch on the left wrist. He is looking down, not smiling, calm and empty mood.
Disintegration effect: As he walks, his body gradually disintegrates into smoke starting from his LEFT SIDE (left shoulder/left torso/left leg edge). The smoke flows outward from the left side, with detailed wisps, particles, and ash-like dust. The transition from body to smoke must be clean and realistic (no cartoon look). No missing weird body parts—make the dissolve look physically believable.
Lighting: Strong cinematic light source coming from the LEFT (the disintegration side), highlighting the direction of the smoke. Controlled highlights on the face and outfit, deep shadows, moody contrast. The face stays sharp and slightly brighter than the background.
Outfit (fashion details): grey-beige linen shirt with subtle black and deep-blue accents, white trousers, matching accessories, rectangular sunglasses, and a visible luxury wristwatch. Fabric texture must be very realistic (linen weave, folds, stitching). Add subtle dust on shoes/trouser hems to match the ground.
Camera & framing: vertical 9:16 portrait, medium-full shot (knees to head or full body visible if possible), cinematic depth of field. Subject is tack sharp; background silhouettes and distance blur softly. 35mm–50mm cinematic look, high shutter freeze for the subject, but keep the far silhouettes as long-exposure blur.
Quality rules: ultra-realistic skin texture, realistic hair strands, realistic smoke physics, no distortion, no extra fingers, no extra limbs, no text, no watermark, no logo, not cartoon, not anime.
Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio (Instagram Reel size).
Pose Variant 1 (Hand in Pocket + Watch Visible)

Use my uploaded reference photo as the identity guide. Keep the SAME man 100% identical (do not change face, facial features, skin tone, head shape, or body proportions). Ultra-realistic result.
Create a hyper-realistic, cinematic 8K fashion portrait scene with realistic textures and dramatic storytelling. Style: grunge + cinematic, high quality, HDR, sharp micro-contrast, realistic film grain, ultra-detailed.
Scene & background: deep black background with a faint soft white blur far in the distance (subtle fog glow). Ground: dusty, glossy surface with small pebbles and grit, realistic reflections and dust texture. Add barely visible silhouettes of people in the far background using long-xposure blur (ghost-like streaks), very subtle.
Main subject (POSE ONLY CHANGE): A man walking forward with LEFT FOOT FORWARD, head slightly tilted downward, eyes looking at the ground, expression desolate and thoughtful. His left hand is inside his trouser pocket, but the left wrist is angled outward so the premium wristwatch is still clearly visible. His right arm swings naturally by his side. He is looking down, not smiling, calm and empty mood.
Disintegration effect: As he walks, his body gradually disintegrates into smoke starting from his LEFT SIDE (left shoulder/left torso/left leg edge). The smoke flows outward from the left side, with detailed wisps, particles, and ash-like dust. The transition from body to smoke must be clean and realistic (no cartoon look). No missing weird body parts—make the dissolve look physically believable.
Lighting: Strong cinematic light source coming from the LEFT (the disintegration side), highlighting the direction of the smoke. Controlled highlights on the face and outfit, deep shadows, moody contrast. The face stays sharp and slightly brighter than the background.
Outfit (fashion details): grey-beige linen shirt with subtle black and deep-blue accents, white trousers, matching accessories, rectangular sunglasses, and a visible luxury wristwatch. Fabric texture must be very realistic (linen weave, folds, stitching). Add subtle dust on shoes/trouser hems to match the ground.
Camera & framing: vertical 9:16 portrait, medium-full shot (knees to head or full body visible if possible), cinematic depth of field. Subject is tack sharp; background silhouettes and distance blur softly. 35mm–50mm cinematic look, high shutter freeze for the subject, but keep the far silhouettes as long-exposure blur.
Quality rules: ultra-realistic skin texture, realistic hair strands, realistic smoke physics, no distortion, no extra fingers, no extra limbs, no text, no watermark, no logo, not cartoon, not anime.
Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio (Instagram Reel size).
Pose Variant 2 (Left Hand Touching Sunglasses)

Use my uploaded reference photo as the identity guide. Keep the SAME man 100% identical (do not change face, facial features, skin tone, head shape, or body proportions). Ultra-realistic result.
Create a hyper-realistic, cinematic 8K fashion portrait scene with realistic textures and dramatic storytelling. Style: grunge + cinematic, high quality, HDR, sharp micro-contrast, realistic film grain, ultra-detailed.
Scene & background: deep black background with a faint soft white blur far in the distance (subtle fog glow). Ground: dusty, glossy surface with small pebbles and grit, realistic reflections and dust texture. Add barely visible silhouettes of people in the far background using long-expsure blur (ghost-like streaks), very subtle.
Main subject (POSE ONLY CHANGE): A man walking forward with LEFT FOOT FORWARD, head slightly tilted downward, eyes directed toward the ground. His left hand is raised to lightly touch/adjust the rectangular sunglasses at the temple (gentle gesture). The left wristwatch is visible and highlighted by the gesture. His right arm hangs relaxed by his side. Expression remains desolate, thoughtful, and quiet.
Disintegration effect: As he walks, his body gradually disintegrates into smoke starting from his LEFT SIDE (left shoulder/left torso/left leg edge). The smoke flows outward from the left side, with detailed wisps, particles, and ash-like dust. The transition from body to smoke must be clean and realistic (no cartoon look). No missing weird body parts—make the dissolve look physically believable.
Lighting: Strong cinematic light source coming from the LEFT (the disintegration side), highlighting the direction of the smoke. Controlled highlights on the face and outfit, deep shadows, moody contrast. The face stays sharp and slightly brighter than the background.
Outfit (fashion details): grey-beige linen shirt with subtle black and deep-blue accents, white trousers, matching accessories, rectangular sunglasses, and a visible luxury wristwatch. Fabric texture must be very realistic (linen weave, folds, stitching). Add subtle dust on shoes/trouser hems to match the ground.
Camera & framing: vertical 9:16 portrait, medium-full shot (knees to head or full body visible if possible), cinematic depth of field. Subject is tack sharp; background silhouettes and distance blur softly. 35mm–50mm cinematic look, high shutter freeze for the subject, but keep the far silhouettes as long-exposure blur.
Quality rules: ultra-realistic skin texture, realistic hair strands, realistic smoke physics, no distortion, no extra fingers, no extra limbs, no text, no watermark, no logo, not cartoon, not anime.
Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio (Instagram Reel size).
How to Customize This Prompt
You can replace these parts to match your style (keep everything else the same):
- Change outfit color: “grey-beige linen” → “all black” or “dark brown”
- Change smoke style: “wisps and ash-like dust” → “thick cinematic fog”
- Change mood: “desolate” → “angry” or “emotionless”
- Change watch vibe: “premium wristwatch” → “silver metal watch” or “leather strap watch”
If you want the same face, never remove:
- “Use my uploaded reference photo as the identity guide”
- “Keep the SAME man 100% identical”
How to Create This Image Using Google Gemini
- Open Google Gemini (app or browser).
- Upload your reference face photo, then paste the prompt above.
- Type with it: “Create an image in 9:16 ratio” (Instagram Reel size).
- Download the image and post it on Instagram.
Conclusion
This concept is perfect for a Trending Viral AI Image because it tells a story instantly: a man walking forward while slowly turning into smoke. The grunge background, glossy dusty ground, and side-lighting make it feel like a real cinematic scene.
Now generate it in Google Gemini in 9:16 aspect ratio, post it as a Reel cover or Story, and use a strong caption like “Some parts of me faded quietly.” If your result looks powerful, share it on Instagram and tag your friends—this style is made to go viral!







