Midjourney Describe vs Google Bard — Which AI tool creates the Best Image Prompts? Side by Side Review

Recently, our friends over at Google added a fascinating feature to Bard, their AI assistant. You just upload a photo, and Bard gives you a breakdown, describing the content of your image.

Kind of like a friend pointing out details you might have missed, huh?

Now, here’s where we added a twist: we thought, how about we use these descriptions as prompts for Midjourney’s AI Image Generator? And to make things a little spicier, let’s compare those generated images with the ones derived from the descriptions provided by Midjourney’s own Describe feature.

So, here we are, about to embark on a unique adventure, exploring the intersect of creativity and technology through the lens of AI and imagery. Stick around as we dive deep into this face-off between Google Bard and Midjourney’s Describe.

Who knows, we might just discover who has the better storytelling chops in the AI world!

Let’s jump in with an image that’s a favorite of mine — it’s a charming teddy bear decked out in a sunny yellow raincoat, standing beside a sturdy brown suitcase. Just oozes a sense of adventure, doesn’t it?

We’ll start off with Google Bard taking the first swing. After Bard has had its say and given us its take on our bear’s adventure, we’ll hand that prompt over to Midjourney. I’ll punch in the /imagine command, armed with the description we got from Bard, and see what Midjourney makes of it.

Let the games begin!

Google Bard

A teddy bear wearing a yellow raincoat and holding a brown suitcase, standing on a dock next to a lake. The lake is calm and blue, and the teddy bear is looking out at the horizon. The sun is shining, and there are a few clouds in the sky.

Well, that wasn’t quite the homerun we were hoping for, was it? How about we give it another shot?

Ready for the next prompt?

A close-up of a teddy bear’s face, wearing a yellow raincoat. The teddy bear is looking up at the camera, and its eyes are bright and inquisitive. The raincoat is a bright yellow, and it is zipped up to the top. The teddy bear has a brown suitcase in its paws.

Well, this prompt has given us an image that’s starting to look a little more familiar, hasn’t it? But hold on, we seem to have lost a few things along the way. Where’s our teddy’s trusty suitcase? And the setting doesn’t quite match up either.

We’re getting warmer, but we’re not quite there yet!

A wide shot of a teddy bear standing on a dock next to a lake. The teddy bear is facing the camera, and it is holding a brown suitcase. The lake is in the background, and it is calm and blue. There are a few clouds in the sky, and the sun is shining.

Alright, this image is getting closer to the mark. We’ve got a decent backdrop, and hey, there’s our missing suitcase! But hold on a minute… our adventurous teddy seems to have misplaced his yellow raincoat.

Looks like we’ll have to give the AI wheel another whirl to get everything just right.

A detailed view of the teddy bear’s raincoat. The raincoat is a bright yellow, and it is made of a soft, plush material. The teddy bear is wearing a pair of brown boots, and it has a brown suitcase in its paws.

Well, now we’re cooking! This is starting to bear a striking resemblance to our original image. It’s not perfect — our tranquil lake seems to have gone on vacation — but overall, I’d say it’s a pretty impressive outcome.

I’m rather chuffed with the result, aren’t you?

A creative interpretation of the teddy bear standing next to the lake. The teddy bear could be flying, or it could be sitting on a cloud. The lake could be filled with fish, or it could be surrounded by mountains. The sky could be filled with stars, or it could be a stormy day.

The final image, inspired by Google Bard’s prompt, has taken quite the creative detour. It’s danced its way so far from our starting point that you could hardly call it a match.

But, you know what? I find myself captivated by this unexpected rendition. It may not reflect the original, but it’s one of those delightful surprises, making it one of my personal favorites. Isn’t serendipity just grand?

Midjourney’s Describe

Alright, enough of the preamble. Time to let the next player onto the field. Let’s see what Midjourney’s Describe feature has got up its sleeve. Are we ready to conjure up some more image prompts?

Let’s dive right in!

a teddy bear wearing a yellow raincoat standing next to a suitcase and waterfall, in the style of samyang af 14mm f/2.8 rf, 32k uhd, realistic detailing, shige’s visual aesthetic style, minolta riva mini, lawren harris, xiaofei yue

cute teddy bear in yellow raincoat with bag, in the style of tokina at-x 11–16mm f/2.8 pro dx ii, dreamlike scenery, physically based rendering, northern china’s terrain, hand-painted details, the vancouver school, mundane materials

a brown teddy bear next to a river on a yellow jacket, in the style of dolly kei, adventure themed

a teddy bear wearing a yellow rainsuit next to a brown suitcase, in the style of panasonic lumix s pro 50mm f/1.4, bold, manga-inspired characters, natural scenery, 32k uhd, hallyu, serenity and calm, mori kei

Well, now, this is a pleasant surprise. Midjourney’s Describe didn’t just get the elements right, it also captured the very essence of our original image. The vibe, the emotions, it’s all there. It’s like Midjourney has taken a snapshot not just of the image but of its very soul.

Quite a marvelous outcome, wouldn’t you agree?

Well, folks, what a ride that’s been! Google Bard, with its flair for detail, certainly put up a good fight. But when it comes to describing image content, it seems Midjourney’s Describe feature has a bit of an upper hand. Not only does it paint a vivid picture, but it also manages to capture the heart and soul of an image. It’s truly like watching a master at work!

If this little experiment has piqued your curiosity about the amazing world of AI, I invite you to join us for more. Together, we’ll delve deeper into the wonders and mysteries of artificial intelligence. I guarantee it’ll be a journey worth taking! So come along, and let’s explore this brave new world side by side.

Until next time, stay curious, stay inspired!