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My first generative AI asset, using Adobe Firefly and Photoshop. It's a concept to show global warming issues.
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the little Blue Jay was photographed with a Samsung S10+, while sitting on a concrete curb, PS Generative AI expanded and created the background
You would think this wild Bighorn Sheep owned the place as he strutted across the road like a boss. Actually, I wasn't going to argue the point with him - I've seen the videos of these guys charging each other. With horns that can weight up to 30 pounds for the pair and large males that weight up to 500 pounds, they'd probably take out the front end of my car.
This was taken in Waterton Lakes National Park in June. Even here you can see the extensive damage from a previous fire. Someone who knows this area will see something amiss in the mountains. The original sky was just flat grey with no definition at all. Today my PS subscription updated itself and came out with "Generative Fill" option so I thought I'd see what it would do with the sky. I was pretty impressed with the results other than the extra mountain peak added just left of center in the background.
I don't know how others feel about using AI in photography but I think it can be interesting - provided one is honest about it so the viewer can judge it for themselves.
The concept of this image/write-up is based on three reports from Policy Horizons Canada: Social mobility in question, Basic needs at risk, and Disruptions on the horizon. “Policy Horizons Canada uses foresight to help the federal government build stronger policies and programs in the face of an uncertain future.”
Fewer people will have the finances to build and innovate. A post-secondary education won’t be a reliable way to better oneself. People moving up the socioeconomic ladder will become rare. Many will file for bankruptcy; they will sell their assets and exit the housing market. Tuition and housing costs will exclude all but the rich. Many will struggle to pay for groceries, rent, and bills. Water, food, energy, shelter, and employment will become out of reach for many. These things will cause an increase in mental health problems.
The healthcare system will decline because of an aging population, increased rates of degenerative disease, labour shortages, and limited funding. The system will be further strained due to antimicrobial resistance, biological threats, and augmented humans. (Why would augmented humans be a possible drain on healthcare in the future?) The healthcare system will deteriorate to the point of collapse.
The wealthy will use their platforms, firms, foundations, and investments to shape public policy, thus bypassing our democratic system. Billionaires will gain control over natural resources and strategic technologies. Governments and corporations will collect people’s biological data: fingerprints, iris scans, facial images, health information, and DNA.
It will be difficult to distinguish what is true or false because of generative AI tools. Algorithms designed for emotional engagement will cause a decline in factual content. This will cause many to distrust information. People will live in information bubbles because of personalized media, causing social fragmentation. The data used to train generative AI models will infringe on privacy and intellectual property rights. AI technology will put pressure on vital natural resources such as critical minerals. The price of these resources will skyrocket as they become scarce. Human labour will have less value due to AI. People will use AI assistants for many of their day-to-day tasks. Cyber attacks will disrupt everyday life. This will cause interruptions with the internet, electricity, transportation, water, and food supply systems.
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy will be difficult. On account of availability, reliability, and cost, many will face energy uncertainty. Extreme weather events such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes will plunge the world into a perpetual state of emergency. Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. This will result in widespread destruction of infrastructure, property, and businesses. These disasters will increase insurance rates. Entire areas will no longer be serviced by the insurance industry. People will relocate due to worsening conditions. Nations will need to collaborate globally in the face of these common threats. Geoengineering technologies that are designed to reduce the Earth’s temperature, such as carbon removal and solar geoengineering (reflecting sunlight away from the Earth), will be widely deployed. (Why isn’t it a conspiracy theory when the government talks about these things?)
An ecosystem collapse will cause loss of biodiversity, which will impact all living things. Health and well-being will suffer. Malnutrition, disease, and other health problems will become more prevalent. This will lead to a reduced quality of life and increased mortality rates. Industries like farming and fishing will be devastated. Major economic instability and losses will ensue. People will face food insecurity due to unpredictable crop yields, disrupted trade, and agricultural monopolies. People will not be able to meet their basic needs. Many will blame AI, Big Tech, CEOs, social media, unions, and capitalism. These things will cause social conflicts and violence, making people susceptible to authoritarianism. Elected officials will pass legislation that will dismantle key democratic institutions, and democracy will decline worldwide.
Clashes will erupt on issues such as immigration, climate change, Indigenous rights, and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Innovation in human augmentation will cause division on what’s morally acceptable. Biodigital tampering with natural ecosystems (the Internet of Forests) will also divide society. People will feel increasingly isolated as divisions cause greater loneliness. The sense of shared identity and purpose, which formerly underpinned society, will dramatically erode. People will feel disconnected from their traditional culture, values, priorities, and goals. Ideological divisions and democratic erosion will cause domestic unrest and civil wars. Many will reject the systems they think have failed them. They will embrace radical ideas about restructuring the state, society, and the economy. Many will be willing to reject consumption to focus on activities that promote human flourishing, provided their basic needs are met (socialism). Democracies will break down globally as large economies default on their loans. Tensions between the world’s powers will escalate as they fight for natural resources and technological superiority. World War 3 is bound to break out.
Revelation 16:16 “And he gathered them to the place called in Hebrew Armageddon.”
Now, why do these things remind me of End Time Bible Prophecy—especially the part about human augmentation (666)?
This scenery is completely real but it needed a focal point not just a lone road–i.e. a person, a model to represent newness. I also needed to expand my Photoshop skills for post-edits. Kick the tires. See what this editing software can do. So I asked Adobe Photoshop's artificial intelligence image generator to provide a bride and groom. Wallah, let me introduce you to soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. AI. Pretty good, Adobe, but that couple does not look entirely real yet so I better keep them small.
Almost though.
Yes, those are gravestones that align the road. Those graves in this cemetery accentuate the ephemeral cherry tree blossoms in this photo that will soon be gone. Cherry blossoms symbolize the temporary brilliance of life and its shortness. I know. Grim. But that's life. Sorry Mr. & Mrs. AI, chances are that you'll divorce. You might have a lethal accident or if not that, you'll certainly die as your equipment degrades and stops. Or will you?
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I really like this one (and how this whole series of images came out). I should note that the sharpness of these images was achieved with the AI model itself, and not through external editing of the images.
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Made with Image Creator from Microsoft Designer, formerly known as the Bing Image Creator. Powered by DALL·E 3.
I think that AI image generation is similar in many ways to photography. The camera itself handles all the fine details, but the photographer is in charge of curating the types of images that will be created.
Ultimately, it is all about maximizing the probability that something good will be created.
This is very similar to AI image generation, in terms of the skills involved and what the human does vs. what the machine does.
You can't compare AI image generation to the process of actually making these images from scratch with 3D software or paint/pencils, where the human controls every detail.
However, I think the process really is very similar to that of photography, as I made the case for above. I think that DALL-E 3 is by far the most powerful AI image generation tool currently available.
- Josh
Playing around with the new generative AI in Adobe Photoshop, always loved the original version of this photo, but hated that I had cut the model's hand off. Expanded the scene just a tad, it's not perfect, but I'd say pretty good.
Created in Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, aka, "Nano Banana."
I was aiming for a 90s sci-fi aesthetic similar to some of the scenes in the classic film "Total Recall."
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Created in DALL-E 3.
Another Product mashup! "Smell the burn. Feel the chill."
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A month or so ago I was playing around with different light techniques and reflectors and whatnot. Lacking a model, I elected to do some self-portraits. Then this generative AI technology got incorporated into Photoshop. On the left, you see the original portrait. On the right, I roughly selected my shirt in Photoshop and in the generative AI box, I typed “tuxedo”. And voila, I’m wearing a tux! Absolutely astounding IMO. Always question what you see online, I guess. I think you still need technique and creativity to make a compelling photo, but this generative AI stuff can make it easier to fulfill a vision with less skill than it used to require.
Nest for sale.
Well constructed nest for sale, newly renovated and move in ready, prime location with great water views, large garden nicely decorated with old man's beard, Sitka Sound, Alaska. Price: one freshly caught salmon.
Sold!
The nest sold the same day at double the asking price (two salmon) to a family of two and the siblings were moved in and enjoying their new home courtesy of generative AI in Photoshop Beta. Sitka Sound, Alaska.
16/07/2023 www.allenfotowild.com
Check out my albums list for some of my best work: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/albums/
See my 'Tutorials & Commentary on AI' album for some information about how I make my images: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/albums/72177720325900...
See my main account for my photography, videos, fractal images and more here: www.flickr.com/photos/josh-rokman/
Made with Bing Image Creator, which is powered by DALL·E 3.
- Josh
'My Very Best AI Images' album: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/albums/72177720316214...
This album has several hundred of what I think are my best AI images. This is a good way to check out my work without having to work through 9,000+ images. It covers both my early, and more recent work. I will be adding/removing things to the album over time to refine it. The album will likely end up being smaller than it is now.
The cover art image is here: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/53606358895/in/album-...
- Josh
Created in Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, aka, "Nano Banana."
See more here: www.youtube.com/@journeymanplayer7459
The Thorofare Trail goes through forests, grasslands, and meadows. Though the first half parallels the eastern Shore of Yellowstone Lake, the lake is not necessarily visible. These open stretches are always a glorious sight.
The Southeast Arm starts between the shoreline at left and The Promontory at right. We would reach the distant hills in a few days.
When I stitched my images together, I asked Flickr's AI to generate terrain for any blank spaces. I'm impressed by that tool.
See my albums list for some of my best work: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/albums/
See my main account for my photography, videos, fractal images and more here: www.flickr.com/photos/josh-rokman/
Made with Image Creator from Microsoft Designer, formerly known as the Bing Image Creator. Powered by DALL·E 3.
I think that AI image generation is similar in many ways to photography. The camera itself handles all the fine details, but the photographer is in charge of curating the types of images that will be created.
Ultimately, it is all about maximizing the probability that something good will be created.
This is very similar to AI image generation, in terms of the skills involved and what the human does vs. what the machine does.
You can't compare AI image generation to the process of actually making these images from scratch with 3D software or paint/pencils, where the human controls every detail.
However, I think the process really is very similar to that of photography, as I made the case for above. I think that DALL-E 3 is by far the most powerful AI image generation tool currently available.
- Josh
Created in Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, aka, "Nano Banana."
This is the opening screenshot from the old Space Quest II PC game from Sierra Online remade by AI.
See more here: www.youtube.com/@journeymanplayer7459
Created in Google Gemini 2.5 Flash, aka, "Nano Banana."
See more here: www.youtube.com/@journeymanplayer7459
See my albums list for some of my best work: www.flickr.com/photos/200044612@N04/albums/
See my main account for my photography, videos, fractal images and more here: www.flickr.com/photos/josh-rokman/
Made with Image Creator from Microsoft Designer, formerly known as the Bing Image Creator. Powered by DALL·E 3.
I think that AI image generation is similar in many ways to photography. The camera itself handles all the fine details, but the photographer is in charge of curating the types of images that will be created.
Ultimately, it is all about maximizing the probability that something good will be created.
This is very similar to AI image generation, in terms of the skills involved and what the human does vs. what the machine does.
You can't compare AI image generation to the process of actually making these images from scratch with 3D software or paint/pencils, where the human controls every detail.
However, I think the process really is very similar to that of photography, as I made the case for above. I think that DALL-E 3 is by far the most powerful AI image generation tool currently available.
- Josh