View allAll Photos Tagged GeminiAI
Charly, Charlotte, Fynn, Olga und Straubi auf ihrer Halloween Tour "süßes oder saures"
---
Charly, Charlotte, Fynn, Olga and Straubi on their Halloween tour "trick or treat"
erstellt mit Google Gemini KI
You have to read the fine print on the donor card - - -
Last Orders for Mankind - In a British pub as long as you don't cause a fuss and pay for your beer nobody will bother you.
Its all just fun and imagination.
Hemyock, Devon, UK
You are all welcome to our little Halloween Soirée.
You can come any time after dark. Don't be shy? You can even just pop in for a quick bite!
Created with Gemini AI
Werewolf and his friend Skelly, always like a quick game of chess before heading into town.
Created with Gemini AI
It's that time of year, when the wizards take on the witches to see who can be this year's pub quiz champions. Hosted as usual, by the landlord down at the werewolf tavern.
Generated with Gemini AI
A competing social media site (S...C..t) suggested a filter for Valentines Day. Out of boredom I tried it and got frame one. Then I wondered what if Nadar was the photographer instead of me? AI answered my question with frame two and three. Painted by Rembrandt was frame four and five. Painted by Da Vinci was six and seven. Boredom gone.
Subject Description: Sunderland Corporation broke the municipal mould in the north-east when it launched a flat-fare network with a large fleet of single-deckers - predominantly, but not exclusively, Leyland Panthers with stylish bodies to the Corporation's own design. This image shows how well the Marshall Camair would have looked in Sunderland Corporation colours, the application of which varied significantly to suit different body styles.
AI Notes This is a Gemini AI composition that incorporates an image of the Leyland Panther that I prepared in Photoshop many years ago. AI tried really hard - too hard - to simulate a Sunderland scene and it took several re-works to remove many local icons, such as the Wearmouth bridge placed across end of this street. I gave up trying to remove the curious double-deck bus in the background - each time AI did so, it replaced it with something equally inappropriate (updated 01-Apr-26).
All rights reserved. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that it would be an offence punishable by law to post this image on Facebook or elsewhere (please post a link instead). Follow the link below for terms and conditions, additional information about my work; and to request work from me:
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
Subject Description: This view represents a vehicle that not only served in the West Hartlepool fleet for many years but which survives in preservation. Roe-bodied Leyland PD2 BEF 28C (fleet number 28) was one of a pair delivered in 1965 but looks older by virtue of its exposed radiator, a feature that had become increasingly uncommon by that time. West Hartlepool's sole concession to modern trends (as far as double-deckers were concerned) was to fit platform doors to some of its PD2s - no doubt greatly appreciated on the exposed coastal road to Seaton Carew. These were the company's last double-deckers, with the fleet progressively becoming all single-deck. One of the PD2s was converted to open-top and number 28 lingered as a training and special event vehicle, ultimately passing to Eastern Scottish for further use as a training vehicle (retaining West Hartlepool livery throughout its stay). Nick Larkin bought it for preservation and I came across it at the 1994 Delaine Running Day looking a little worse for wear. This digital representation is based on preserved Lincoln Corporation RFE 416, photographed at Lincoln in 2009.
AI Notes This image was prepared in Photoshop except for final 'polishing' of the paintwork, which was done with the assistance of Gemimi AI (updated 30-Mar-26).
All rights reserved. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that it would be an offence punishable by law to post this image on Facebook or elsewhere (please post a link instead). Follow the link below for terms and conditions, additional information about my work; and to request work from me:
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
Subject Description: This is a new version of an old image (the earlier version has been retained since it is a more broadside showing more detail). It was inspired by the 34ft-long three-axle Guy Arabs which were, reputedly, the world’s longest double-deckers at the time. At two full bays longer than a standard Routemaster, this fictional version must be somewhere in the region of 37-foot. The window shades, characteristic of many South African buses, possibly exaggerate the length by making the windows appear shallower (this is more apparent in the earlier version).
AI Notes: The bus itself was prepared in Photoshop some time ago. Gemini AI has been used to place it in a 1970s Cape Town Street scene to good effect (13-Feb-26).
All rights reserved. These rights cannot be overridden by the rules of individual Flickr groups to which I agree to add my work. Please follow the link below for full terms and conditions and additional information about my work:
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
Subject Description: West Hartlepool remained loyal to ECW for bodywork on all its Bristol RELLs but looked elsewhere for subsequent purchases. It's questionable whether any of these were an improvement on the proven Bristol-ECW combination; the best that can be said about some is that were different. This fictional image, based on a Chesterfield Leyland Panther with a raised driving position, shows what a Northern Counties-bodied Bristol RELL might have looked like in a simplified version of the company's traditional livery.
AI Notes This image was prepared in Photoshop except for final 'polishing' of the paintwork, which was done with the assistance of Gemimi AI (updated 30-Mar-26).
All rights reserved. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that it would be an offence punishable by law to post this image on Facebook or elsewhere (please post a link instead). Follow the link below for terms and conditions, additional information about my work; and to request work from me:
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
Up Periscope. Many of us have previous lives or careers that our current associates know nothing of.
This is an A.I generated image - the only thing real is my face.
Frighteningly easy to do using "Google Gemini"
"Nano Banana" is the popular online nickname for Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image AI model, which creates small 3D figurines from images or text prompts. The name originated from a playful internal codename, partly because the "nano" refers to its efficient, lightweight architecture, and "banana" came from an early testing bug where the AI would insert bananas into unrelated images. The memorable and human-sounding name spread quickly online, making the advanced technology more approachable than its technical official designation.
A competing social media site (S...C..t) suggested a filter for Valentines Day. Out of boredom I tried it and got frame one. Then I wondered what if Nadar was the photographer instead of me? AI answered my question with frame two and three. Painted by Rembrandt was frame four and five. Painted by Da Vinci was six and seven. Boredom gone.
Nature's Fury, Golden Hour's Grace
A dramatic AI-generated panoramic landscape capturing the raw, contrasting power of a severe supercell shelf cloud rolling over a rugged coastline.
To the left, cold, violent lightning strikes pierce the heavy downpour over a churning, white-capped sea. To the right, the breaking storm clouds catch the intense, fiery glow of a golden hour sunset, illuminating the sweeping green cliffs, a solitary lighthouse, and a winding coastal road below.
Note: This image was created using an AI tool, Google Gemini, as part of my creative process and refined in Lightroom / Luminar Neo. While I strive for realism, this is a digital generation and not a photograph.
2026 Keith Jones All Rights Reserved.
Subject Description Ten examples of the Class 71 electric locomotive were rebuilt at Crewe Works between 1967 and 1968 into Class 74 electro-diesels that could work from a third rail power supply or an on-board 650hp diesel engine. Buckeye couplers and high-level ‘bagpipe’ control and brake jumpers were fitted to facilitate working with other electric stock, especially TC units in push-pull mode. They were intended especially for use on the boat trains to Southampton and Weymouth, as both routes included sections of non-electrified track and tramway along the public thoroughfare. In practice, they proved to be less reliable than expected. All were withdrawn by the end of 1977 and scrapped over the following four years.
AI Notes This is a Gemini AI-generated image that required a lot of corrective work in Photoshop (07-Aug-26).
Not to be posted on Facebook under any circumstances but you are welcome to post a link. Not to be posted elsewhere without prior written permission. Follow the link below for additional information about my Flickr images, including an explanation of the terms 'fiction', 'digital representation' and 'digitally-coloured':
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
A competing social media site (S...C..t) suggested a filter for Valentines Day. Out of boredom I tried it and got frame one. Then I wondered what if Nadar was the photographer instead of me? AI answered my question with frame two and three. Painted by Rembrandt was frame four and five. Painted by Da Vinci was six and seven. Boredom gone.
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
Nothing is real anymore. I guess one can look at this image as accidental art perhaps.
This image was created based on a misunderstanding by ChatGPT on Aug 2, 2026 when I asked the Ai engine to produce an image of what 'Cama Castle' would once have looked like.
I gave the Ai no specific instructions regarding the Chateau de Chillon castle whatsoever and it just did its own thing and produced the image above.
I've no explanation for why, other than I mentioned the word 'castle'.
I did search of Chateau de Chillon images and at least the Ai has produced something that basically replicates that castle.
Anyway its interesting times as the capabilities of Ai seem to be advancing rapidly, maybe that's not a good thing, despite some obvious benefits of the technology.
I decided to post it anyway, for its art sake, not having yet been to Monteux. I did pass pretty close by it though in 2023 when I visited Les Diablerets, Aigle and Chamonix
(Les Diablarets to Aigle to Montreux =36.6 km (about a 51-minute drive)
Overview
Château de Chillon is a spectacularly preserved medieval fortress situated on a small rocky island on the eastern edge of Lake Geneva, just south of Montreux, Switzerland. Thanks to its dramatic waterside setting and rich history, it is currently Switzerland's most visited historic monument.
History
The history of the castle is traditionally divided into three major eras:
The Savoy Period (12th Century – 1536)
The site has been occupied since the Bronze Age, but the first written mention of the castle dates back to 1150. The powerful Counts of Savoy used the island's strategic location to control the Via Francigena trade route connecting northern and southern Europe, collecting tolls from passing merchants and pilgrims. In the 13th century, Count Peter II significantly expanded the fortress, transforming it into a lavish summer residence.
The Bernese Period (1536 – 1798)
The Swiss Bernese forces conquered the region and captured the castle in 1536 after a three-week siege. Under their rule, the castle served as an administrative hub, a weapons depot, and a state prison.
The Vaudois Period (1798 – Present)
During the Vaudois Revolution in 1798, French-speaking patriots reclaimed the castle from the Bernese without a fight. It became a national asset and has belonged to the Canton of Vaud ever since.
The Famous Dungeon & Literary Fame
In the 1530s, a Genevois monk named François de Bonivard was chained to a pillar in the castle's subterranean vaulted dungeons for six years due to his political opposition to the House of Savoy.
When the English poet Lord Byron visited the castle in 1816, he was so moved by the dungeon and Bonivard's story that he penned the famous poem, "The Prisoner of Chillon". This literary work—alongside writings by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Mary Shelley—propelled the castle into international fame during the Romantic era and sparked a wave of tourism that continues to this day.
Architecture & Key Features
An Island Footprint: The castle was constructed to perfectly match the oval dimensions of the rocky island it sits on, measuring roughly 100 meters long and 50 meters wide.
Dual Personalities
It is considered a dual-purpose castle. The facade facing the land is a heavily fortified defensive wall with arrow slits and machicolations. Conversely, the side facing the lake features elegant windows and resembles a luxurious princely residence.
A Massive Complex
Rather than a single building, the site consists of over 25 independent structures and three courtyards connected by defensive walls. Visitors today can explore grand halls featuring 14th-century murals, medieval bedrooms, and the famous underground cellars.
Source - Gemini Ai
Subject Description: This may be an AEC Mercury but I’m not entirely sure. Gatt Bros operated - and possibly still operates - a quarry near Mosta in Malta, where this AEC tipper was photographed in the late1990s. The vertical twin headlights were probably a local addition and could be seen on other Maltese AEC MKVs at the time.
Editing Notes: This is a Gemini AI composition based on an original photo of this truck without its grille panel (AI has replaced this). The AI-generated background is generic and not an accurate representation of the Mosta quarry (31-Oct-26).
All rights reserved. It would be an offence to post this image on Facebook or elsewhere but you may post a link. I reserve the right to initiate take-down of any on-line media using my images. Follow the link below for an explanation of the terms used to describe my images:
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
At long last I've managed to get a bit of clear space in my life's journey to resume posting images from our 3 month 2023 European trip.
When I stopped posting images many months ago (September 13, 2025) I had posted photos up to and including our 3 night stay in Zermatt.
From Zermatt we took the train on the 24th August 2023 to Tasch and returned to our car in the carpark, but on arriving at the car I realised I'd left my carry bag on the train. Immediately returning to the ticket office I was fortunate that two honest gentlemen seated across from us on the train had noticed the bag and dropped it to the ticket office where I was able to be reunited with it. Sometimes when on travels we do dumb things, or maybe only I do.
Now back in the car and on the road we headed to Visp before turning east to Brig and finally arriving in the town of Fiesch with the intention of taking the Fiesheralp Gondola to the top of Eggishorn Mountain.
From there we planned to view Europe's largest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier (Aletschgletscher), something of a bucket list thing I'd wanted to do for many years.
The Eggishorn was indeed an amazingly panoramic place to view the Aletschgletscher in all its vast majesty. We reached it via a cable car from the Rhone Valley in the Valais. The Eggishorn Viewpoint is located on a ridge at an altitude of 2869 metres. The actual summit of the Eggishorn peak however is located 500 metres north, at an altitude of 2926 metres.
Eggishorn stands on the edge of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage property "Jungfrau - Aletsch - Bietschhorn": a unique high-alpine region that also includes the Bettmerhorn and the Jungfraujoch. Six days earlier we'd previously viewed the upper reaches of the Aletsch Glacier during our visit to the Jungfraujoch while we were based in Grindlewald.
Once at the top of the Eggishorn one is in a unique high-alpine world with seriously grand views of the Aletsch Glacier. You’ll also see the mighty peaks of the Bernese Oberland and the Valais.
At our visit we did enjoy a lunch and a hot chocolate in the small restaurant Horli-Hitta, about 50 m from the cable car station.
In summer there are many hiking options, especially from Fiescheralp, the mid-way cable car station. But you’ll also find trails down from the Eggishorn. One of the easier yet beautiful hikes in this area is the panoramic trail from Fiescheralp to Bettmeralp and Riederalp.
Fiescheralp is also one of the many locations where paragliders take off for their flight.
In winter, the whole area is a winter sports paradise with many ski and several sled runs around Fiescheralp and its neighboring villages.
Just my view, but perhaps its fair to claim that no trip to Switzerland is complete without experiencing the view of this awesome glacier from the Eggishorn Viewpoint.
I'm not convinced this should be posted, if there is a view it shouldn't be here then it will get taken down.
Following some presentations at work on the use of AI and how to best use it I thought I would have a go with something I was familair with.
After a lot of trial and error (reads lots of error, at one point there was a frankenstein type merging of an i6 and a Tourismo) I managed to get Gemini to produce this. Interestingly despite using a reference image of an i6s efficient the AI has insisted on including physical mirrors and it even failed to remove them when given additional instructions but did manage to reduce the overall quality a little bit in the process.
Gemini Ai Generated Image from an image taken at the Gem Pier, Williamtown, Victoria, Saturday 21st March 2026
HMAS Castlemaine (J244/M244/A248), named for the city of Castlemaine, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially crewed and commissioned solely by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Builder - HMA Naval Dockyard in Williamstown, Victoria
Laid down - HMA Naval Dockyard, Williamstown, Victoria on 17 February 1941.
Launched - 7 August 1941 by Dame Pattie Menzies.
Quick facts History, Australia
Launched in 1941 and commissioned in 1942, Castlemaine operated during World War II in the waters of Australia, New Guinea, and Timor. She remained in service until 1945, when she was decommissioned into reserve and converted into an immobilised training ship. In 1973, Castlemaine was presented to the Maritime Trust of Australia for conversion to a museum ship. She is one of two surviving examples of the Bathurst class, the other being HMAS Whyalla.
Castlemaine was restored and converted into a museum ship. Castlemaine is presently berthed at Gem Pier, Williamstown, Victoria, adjacent to the historic Customs House. The ship is not capable of sailing, as the main mess deck houses a museum, and the engines have been converted to run on compressed air, displaying their mechanical operation to visitors. Wikipedia
© All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
The Laguna Trading Post dates back to c.1835 when it provided respite for weary travellers along the long and isolated convict built Great North Road which ends in Cessock in the Hunter Valley.
The Laguna Trading Post continues to do so to this day. We were surprised to find a Tesla Destination Charger but unfortunately we couldn't get it to work.
The Trading Post has a cafe with a large eating area and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also is home to a bakery, a general store and a bottle shop, all operating 7-days a week.
The bakery supplies home made sourdough, pastries, cakes, pies and sausage rolls, all baked fresh daily.
The Trading Post also offers a great selection of locally sourced house wines and beers sourced from the Hunter Valley and wider parts of New South Wales.
Several other stores operate in the trading Post.
This image is a panorama taken inside Laguna Luxe, housed in a rough hewn timber and tin shed alongside the Trading Post. Laguna Luxe offers a range of homewares and lifestyle products through to clothing and footwear.
Musgrove Realty and Laguna Village Providore, which supplies fresh garden and farm produce, also operate in the Trading Post.
Image edited in Gemini Ai.
A competing social media site (S...C..t) suggested a filter for Valentines Day. Out of boredom I tried it and got frame one. Then I wondered what if Nadar was the photographer instead of me? AI answered my question with frame two and three. Painted by Rembrandt was frame four and five. Painted by Da Vinci was six and seven. Boredom gone.
AEC Matador of Dycol, Westoning, an AI reworking of an earlier upload to allow for a better background and colour. It was originally engaged in tree felling in Grove House Gardens, Dunstable in January 1982. It was last taxed in 1989.
Pentax SP1000/50mm
Subject Description: Had their reliability issues been resolved, the Class 74s may have proved useful on infrastructure work, supporting the Class 73s off-grid and reducing diesel haulage over live sections of track. This fictional example is depicted in the so-called Dutch livery.
AI Notes: The Class 74 base image was created using Gemini AI and the livery applied in Photoshop. AI could have probably done the whole job but it was simpler to complete the livery in Photoshop than to wrestle with AI’s interpretation (08-Aug-26).
Not to be posted on Facebook under any circumstances but you are welcome to post a link. Not to be posted elsewhere without prior written permission. Follow the link below for additional information about my Flickr images, including an explanation of the terms 'fiction', 'digital representation' and 'digitally-coloured':
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
Here is a clear, chronological “life history” of Spirit of Tasmania IV — but unlike a traditional ship biography, this one reads almost like a modern maritime saga, shaped as much by politics and infrastructure as by the sea.
🚢 Birth of a replacement era (2017–2021)
The story really begins before the ship itself existed.
In 2017, the Tasmanian Government and TT-Line decided to replace the ageing Bass Strait ferries with larger, more modern vessels.
After failed negotiations in December 2018 with the German shipbuilder, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), the agreed contract was mutually cancelled in February 2020 due to the shipbuilder's financial difficulties.
These delays, including the onset of the COVID pandemic, resulted finally in a contract being signed by the Tasmanian Gutwein Liberal government between April 14 and 16, 2021 with Rauma Marine Constructions (Finland).
Purpose
Replace Spirit of Tasmania I & II
Increase:
Passenger capacity (~40%+)
Freight capacity (~39%)
👉 This was envisioned as a transformational upgrade to Tasmania’s “sea highway.”
⚓ Construction in Finland (2022–2024)
Key milestones
Steel cutting: early 2022
Keel laid: 28 October 2022
Launched & named: 27 October 2023
She is a large modern Ro-Pax ferry:
Length: ~212 m
Capacity: ~1,800 passengers
LNG-powered (first on the Bass Strait route)
👉 Technologically, she represents a major leap—cleaner fuel, higher efficiency, and much greater carrying capacity.
🌊 Sea trials and delivery (2024)
June 2024: Sea trials begin
September 2024: Officially handed over to TT-Line
At this point, everything looked on track.
👉 The expectation:
Arrival in Tasmania by late 2024 and entry into service shortly after.
❄️ The first twist: stranded in Europe (late 2024–mid 2025)
Instead, the ship entered one of the most unusual chapters in Australian maritime history.
What went wrong
Devonport’s new berth was not ready
Baltic winter ice prevented her staying in Finland
Result
Moved to Leith, Edinburgh (Scotland) for lay-up
Cost: about $47,000 per week in berthing
👉 Attempts were made to lease her out in Europe—but with little success.
Public and political fallout
This became a major political issue in Tasmania:
Cost blowouts
Infrastructure miscalculations
Leadership resignations
The ferry even became something of a curiosity in Scotland, drawing attention simply for being “stranded.”
⚙️ Further delays: technical and planning issues (2025)
Planned departure for Australia in May 2025 delayed due to LNG system problems
Eventually:
Departed Europe mid-2025
Arrived in Hobart in August 2025
👉 Even then, she still couldn’t enter service.
🇦🇺 Return to Australia—but still idle (2025–2026)
Despite finally reaching Australia:
The core problem remained
The Devonport terminal upgrade:
Originally ~$90 million
Blew out to nearly $500 million
Additional issues:
Design mismatches between ship and berth
Further costly modifications required
Result
The vessel has spent extended periods:
In Hobart
In Geelong / Port Phillip Bay
👉 Fully built, delivered, and operationally ready—
but with nowhere suitable to dock in regular service.
📅 Planned entry into service (2026)
Current expectation: October 2026
Route:
Geelong ↔ Devonport
👉 When she finally enters service, she will become:
The primary Bass Strait ferry
A major boost to freight and tourism capacity
The bigger picture: what makes her story unique
Spirit of Tasmania IV represents:
1. Modern maritime ambition
LNG propulsion
High-capacity ferry design
Major infrastructure investment
2. Infrastructure dependency
A ship that cannot operate without:
Purpose-built terminals
Matching engineering specifications
3. Political and economic controversy
Cost overruns nearing $1 billion total project scale
Ongoing public scrutiny and debate
✅ Final perspective
The Spirit of Tasmania IV has already had a remarkable “life”—even before entering service:
Conceived as a transformational transport upgrade
Built as one of the most advanced ferries in the region
Stranded internationally due to infrastructure delays
Returned to Australia—but still waiting
Currently berthed at Williamtown in Port Phillip Bay the ferry is expected to finally commence operation late in 2026
Subject Description: This is an alternative version of the tram featured in the last image, this time in a representation of Starr Gate depot. I have very little interest in modern trams, particularly when shrink-wrapped in all-over advertising, but the simplicity of this advert-free original Stagecoach livery seems to suit these Bombardier trams.
Editing Notes: This is a Gemini AI composition based on an image of the Bombardier tram prepared in Photoshop. It is one of several alternatives created whilst seeking solutions to a sequence of AI problems (19-Oct-26).
All rights reserved. It would be an offence to post this image on Facebook or elsewhere but you may post a link. I reserve the right to initiate take-down of any on-line media using my images. Follow the link below for an explanation of the terms used to describe my images:
Subject Description: Despite their problematic performance, the Class 21 and later 29 diesels were icons of the Highland and West Highlands lines for many years, typically with three or four coach trains. It would have been most unusual for a train of the length depicted here to have been handled by a single Class 21 or 29, although perhaps all is not as it seems - see below.
AI Notes: This Gemini AI-generated image was a nightmare. The body profile had no inward taper above the waist and the front panel looked as though it had been cobbled together from the spare parts bin, which is probably not far from the truth in AI terms. A lot of remedial work was undertaken in Photoshop but I can’t claim it’s perfect. Fortunately, the locomotive is a relatively small part of the overall scene and the final image is quite pleasing. I didn’t notice that there seems to be a second locomotive on the rear, which suggests that AI may have simply added the Class 21 to the rear of a ‘going away’ view of another train (05-Sep-26).
Protected by Copyright Law - do not repost under any circumstances. Do not rely on this image for historical research. Additional information about my Flickr images and the terms used can be found here:
www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/6046035749/in/set-7...]