Midjourney's New Character Reference Parameter

I wrote before about Midjourney's "--cref" parameter, which allows a member to create images using reference photos.  I played around with this recently.  This was the first photo that I submitted.  

It was encouraging to see this nice but basic portrait generate a series of striking images.

Then, I submitted this photo.  

I simply asked the program to provide a portrait of the woman.  I included absolutely no other instructions.  I was surprised the way that the program emphasized the woman's curves.  

I altered the style parameter, which very much changed the look of the woman.   

I was pleased with the results that I received from a photo of Isabella Deluca. 

I tried a second photo of Ms. Deluca.

I used a painter style reference with Ms. Deluca's photo.  This was the outcome. 

Midjourney mostly missed when it comes to capturing Ms. Deluca's likeness.  But I still like the images. 

Next, I went with the photo of a celebrity, Olivia Newton John.

Here's one last one that I did.

I took a break from the pretty ladies with this photo of 1930s radio and film comedian Joe Penner, who was known for the catchphrase "Wanna buy a duck?"

Here were the results.

I hope that you enjoyed the photos.