Narrative Visual Prompts by https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58 Describing the setting en-us 2022-02-21 03:17:48 UTC 2025-10-01 14:51:34 UTC hello@padlet.com SHOW, DON’T TELL spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057970553 2022-02-21 03:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057970553 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057975793 Inside, the music thumped and wailed, the heat of bodies washing over them in a gust of perfume and moist air. The big square room was dimly lit, packed with people circling crystal-blue glasses of tropical fruit punch, the back garden strewn with strings of twinkling lights beyond. Max was already starting to sweat.

In just three sentences, we get four out of five senses:
  • Sight (“dimly lit, packed with people”);
  • Sound (“the music thumped and wailed”);
  • Smell (“a gust of perfume and moist air”);
  • Touch/physical sensation (“already starting to sweat”).
]]> 2022-02-21 03:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057975793 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057986402 In the desolate, open ocean, a disgustingly grim monster was lurking behind the children. The faint crackling of the boat’s lamp caught the monster’s attention. It’s curiosity drew it near towards their direction, the stomping splashes crescendoing in volume. Leaning against the hard and rough surface of the boat, the children’s clothes becomes drenched in the muddy waters of the damp, surrounding shrubs. There was a sense of fear in the air.

Sights: Barren, desolate, grim
Sounds: crackling lamp, lurking splashes of the monster
Smells: salt in the air, pungent surrounding shrubs
Sensations: rough, hard surface of the boat, damp and soggy floor beneath their bodies]]> 2022-02-21 03:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057986402 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057986865 2022-02-21 03:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057986865 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057987388 As the eerie rattling of tree branches wrestling with the wind crescendos, the sky begins to turn an ominous, midnight blue. Only a sliver of clear sky remains as a glimmer of hope for the lonely, velvet-red ball floating in the sky. The hot air ballon passes the loud, tumbling cascade of rocks in the mountains. Accompanying the empty landscape is the hint of rain in the air. As time goes on, booming bursts of lightning threaten its chances of making it through the storm.   

Sights: a lonely, velvet-red ball floating in the air, gloomy, glimmer of hope in the distance, empty landscape 
Sounds: booming bursts of lightning, tumbling cascade of rocks down the mountainside, eerie rattling in the trees as the branches wrestle with the wind
Smells: damp hint of rain in the air
Sensations: humid, cold, sticky, damp, rough mountain]]> 2022-02-21 03:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057987388 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057988161 In the distance, a tiny island stood isolated in the middle of the steady lake. The dim glow of the sunset revealed its melancholy nature. The faint rippling of the surrounding waters was dominated by the buzzing croaks of the cicadas. They infested the island that was otherwise eerily quiet. Large, rough rocks that balanced on top of each other fenced the island along its perimeter. 

Sights: ripe bananas, isolated, depressed, melancholy, dim
Sounds: eerily quiet, faint rippling of the surrounding waters, buzzing of cicadas that infest the island
Smells: sweet flowers, pungent smell of carcasses 
Sensations: rough rocks, damp, sticky air]]> 2022-02-21 03:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057988161 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057988574 2022-02-21 03:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2057988574 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852170 2022-03-01 05:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852170 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852418 2022-03-01 05:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852418 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852921 2022-03-01 05:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070852921 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853468 SIGHTS: worn in muddy shoes hanging from power lines, narrow length of the sidewalk, chaotic graffiti 360 around, rough cobblestone lines the centre of the lane way
SOUNDS: the bright chime of Melbourne’s trams, roar of a motorbikes engine resonates down the lane, background sounds of the CBD bring the city to life, repetitive sprays of aquatic hues

SMELLS: catch a a whiff of coffee in a passer-by’s breath, a stagnant pungency fills the air surrounding the musty bin

SENSATIONS: A cool breeze washes over me, the uneven cobblestones, enjoying the creativity of Melbournes street artists]]> 2022-03-01 05:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853468 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853749 A jigsaw of mammoth billboards light up the city, flashing the street with local artists and sights to see. As I wait for the pedestrian crossing to begin ticking, angry cars honk their horns, a juxtaposition to the melodic violin tune of the local busker. Making my way through the crowd, the air is sticky from the abundance of people and I feel their warm breath on my face as I barely manage to squeeze through.

Sights: crowded, bright, glowing, flashing lights
Sounds: loud voices, honking cars, pedestrian crossing ticking, melodic tune of the local busker
Smells: petrol fumes, deliciously appetising street food
Sensations: sticky air from the abundance of people, warm breath of people as you squeeze through

]]> 2022-03-01 05:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853749 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853957 Sights: shining sun peeping into the cave, dark, dimly lit, empty, rocky and rough floor of the cave, sharp Walls of the cave, faint golden glow 
Sounds: woodpeckers chirping and knocking on timber, splashing river stream, water trickling down the sides of the cave wall, buzz of insects and bees in the distance, rustling in the bush
Smells: Fresh and crisp, musty air of the dusty cave
Sensations: Sharp edges of rocks, cool air, 

]]> 2022-03-01 05:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070853957 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070854190 Sights: antique, dimly lit, faint glow, neglected
Sounds: a faint noise of the default dance, rumbling under the stairs, Door creaks open as the piercing wind passes through
Smells: musty, dusty, 
Sensations: dusty, smooth cool leather covered books]]> 2022-03-01 05:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2070854190 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2387706934 Sights:
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Sounds: light breeze, windy magic in the air, screech in the distance, heavy gallops in the distance/up ahead, magical whoosh of the mist, a creature roaring and rustling in the shadows, squelching mud beneath his feet, crackling of the fire
Smells: melting wax, burning, smoky smell of fire, horse poo, fresh rain, sewer, fresh air, days of walking embedded in the fibres of his clothes.
Sensations: crunch in his hair from days without bathing, dust, sharp edges of the lantern, feeling like Einstein/king, sticky handle, cool damp breeze against the back of his neck, bumpy and slippery path beneath their feet.

Mud squelches beneath his feet as he puts one foot in front of the other. The smell of long days of walking are embedded within the fibres of his clothes. A mysterious fog follows him through the forest. The creature rustling in the distance is barely illuminated by the faint glow of the lantern. The explorer is barely able to see a meter in front of him. His crunchy curls fall in front of his face as he leans in for a closer look. A sudden, cool breeze reaches the back of his neck.  ]]> 2022-11-17 04:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2387707520 spiridonisf https://padlet.com/spiridonisf/bth0lzv5ue012g58/wish/2387707799 Sights:
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