A Cosmic View Redux

As of July 2025, my highest-placing entry in a daily challenge comes from "Views Out a Window" (DC #856), where I came in 5th place!

"A Cosmic View Redux" uses the same prompt for the window part of "A Cosmic View" with changes to the foreground -- instead of a modern living room, we're in a scientist's workroom. In true DALL-E fashion, it's pretty wild, with mystery cloud/smoke not mentioned in the prompt... but who can deny how gorgeous it looks?

Prompt tip: Instead of stating what is seen through the window, state what is seen in a reflection on the window! ("The window's reflection depicts...")