I just tried v8.1. The first two images are v8.1 and the second two images are v8.0. Version 8.1 is really fast! Here's the prompt I used. A bold vintage-style design featuring a realistic American bald eagle flying directly toward the viewer with sharp talons extended, fierce eyes, and powerful wings. The distressed text "Freedom Fighter" adds a rugged patriotic feel against a navy background. --profile cud5e4k --v 8.1

Here's a new article I wrote for Images magazine detailing how to use a Moodboard to create textures for text. A fun trip to an art museum inspired a great textural Moodboard. Check it out at https://www.images-magazine.com/DE/May_2026/60/

I know this is a Midjourney group, but I constantly try other platforms. ChatGPT released a new image creator yesterday, so I had to test it. I uploaded a bio pic of me and used this prompt: "Create a black-and-white vintage newspaper front page featuring the uploaded person as a central engraved-style portrait. Add bold headlines, tight columns, and playful subheadings. Use classic serif fonts, high-contrast ink, and subtle paper texture. Include humorous, magical elements. Keep it dense, editorial, and ensure the face remains recognizable."

Goofing around today on the Open Office Call. Check these out. Prompts: Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet, frontal view, isolated, black background, Hawaiian style pattern, background glow --chaos 30 --stylize 250 --v 8.1