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I've been studying recent developments in the whole AI/Midjourney technology thing, and discovered a serious problem: some of my images here on Flickr have been used to "train image-generation AI".
There's a site you can use to find out if any of your work has been used to train the Laion-5B and Laion-400M image datasets: haveibeentrained.com I have found my photographs reproduced in whole, clearly without my permission and in violation of my Intellectual Property Rights.
Class Action lawsuits are ongoing to prevent unauthorized use of people's work, because clearly there need to be some rules about what can and cannot be used to train these datasets. You may want to look to see if any of YOUR photos are used in this way.
I'm contacting management at Flickr to find out what my options are. ALL of my images here on Flickr are marked as Copyrighted, and no unauthorized use of them is permitted. I'm curious to see how Flickr responds to this problem. I'm ready to permanently pull the plug on my Flickr account if I am not satisfied with the outcome. @flickr
Until there is some sort of resolution of this problem, either through class action lawsuits or Flickr safeguarding members work from misappropriation, I will only post a blank grey square every day, indefinitely.
In the help forum
Erica Foley
says:
Fellas, there are like 1/2 dozen threads on this topic. The culprit is Android mobile, and the best guess is that Android bots are just going through people's entire libraries. Probably copying every image as they go, but if you're pro and click through to the details of where your pics are coming from, safe bet it's mobile/Android.
Not that you'd ever learn that from someone authoritative like, say, Flickr support....
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On Tuesday i went to retrieve my mobile phone which i had to go without since last Friday, as a person in my early 20's this was a huge problem for me hahaha (not really i managed to live without). After getting my mobile back i photographed some Crested Pigeons that were all either napping or preening.
I'm starting to have a problem finding places for all my toys...
CWD562: Giants and lilliputians. Check it out on Black.
Mind Your Head..!!
The problem with 14th Century Builders was that they never expected a 21st Century TGirl in high heels would be visiting..!!
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"I'm telling you, these aren't a new version of Stormtrooper."
Stormtrooper Steve and Stuart encounter problems after a delivery mix up.
Re-edited and Re-posted - 27/09/11
although I think this bullshit isn't OK at all!
It's very very hard to add your photos to my favs at the moment. It sucks!
I have a serious problem with Cardinals - whenever I see one I am compelled to take a picture of them. The usual scenario is this: I'm in the middle of tracking another bird that I've been following for countless minutes, waiting for it to show itself. Then along comes this beautiful Cardinal to distract me and it works. Of course as soon as I go to shoot the Cardinal the other bird comes out in the open for a second and naturally I miss the shot. I'm sure the Cardinal knows exactly what it is doing - just look at that expression on his face.
Problem: Peaches and blueberries ripening too quickly.
Solution: Blueberry-Peach sour cream coffee cake.
pic made originally for avatrait.
we decided not to put this...
but i love this pc...so i posted it!!!!
here u are guys!!
ILIAN AND HIO ARE HERE!!!!
PS: ILIAN POSE BY Hio Taringa
“Wowsers, Sky, what have you been up to? You look shattered.” Asked Bertie as he watched his friend still struggling with a jar of honey.
“I’ve been trying to sort out a problem we have, Bertie. At the moment the problem is winning.”
“Is it anything to do with that jar of honey, and all these tools, Sky?”
“It is all to do with these tools and this jar of honey, plus all the other jars of honey we have in hiding.”
“I borrowed some from Posh rather than start my own honey this morning. I think it was older and I didn’t want his jars to go out of date and then him have to throw it away.”
“That is very good of you, Bertie, to think about Posh’s honey and how bad he would feel having to throw some away. It does not, however, help me to solve this problem any more than all these tools have done.”
“Hello, Bertie, Sky, looks like the man is going to use his picture taking thingy again. What are you doing, Sky?” Asked Posh as he joined his friends sitting down beside them.
“We have a problem, Posh. The people the man buys his groceries from have either changed or they have changed the honey they are supplying. The problem is that I can’t seem to get the top off the jars. I have tried three or it could have been two, I’m not that good at counting, but I do know that I couldn’t get to the honey.”
“I see, yes, it is a different size jar, I can see that. Have you tried the thing that wraps around the top of the jar and sometimes opens it?”
“Of course, it didn’t help. You try and see if you can move it, Posh. You are bigger and stronger than me so you might be able to open it.”
“Very well, you hold onto the jar, Sky, and I’ll try and remove the lid.” Said Posh Bear as he grasped the lid and tried to turn it.
“No, sorry Sky, I can’t move it. We’ll have to come up with another way to open the jar.” Said Posh.
“Can I try, Sky, I might be able to open it for you?” Asked Bertie.
“If Posh can’t open it then I don’t think you’ll be able to, Bertie. I could ask Buttons to open it but he wants to have half the jar every time he opens one.” Said Sky scratching his head with his paw.
“Well, tell him he can’t have half the jar after he has opened it, Sky. Just say that it is wrong to take advantage like that.” Said Bertie trying not to grin.
“Bertie, have you seen the size of that bear? If he says Easter is in December this year, I’m not telling him it isn’t. He is a bit of a grump at any time and anyway, it wouldn’t improve his mood telling him he couldn’t have some honey.” Said Sky now looking desperate.
“Are you sure I can’t try and open it for you, Sky? I wouldn’t want half a jar in payment.” Said Bertie softly.
“I know, Bertie and thank you for your kind offer but I honestly feel that if Posh has tried and I have tried, and failed, then it is going to take someone extra strong to get this open. I wonder if the shop we get our honey from sells a honey jar opener. Maybe that is the answer.” Said Sky slightly brightening up at the idea.
“That would be good long term, Sky, but that won’t help you right now.” Said Posh Bear.
“Thanks Posh, that has really cheered me up. Which school did you go to, to learn such tact and diplomacy? Here comes the man and he is ready for the picture I think.” Said Sky trying to smile and failing.
The photograph taken the bears waited until the man began clear things away before they too started to move. Bertie picked up the jar of honey in his paws, placed it between his leg paws and gripped it tightly then took hold of the lid and twisted. There was a slight hiss, and the lid came off.
“Sky, you need to be careful when you take your jar of honey back as the lid is off.” He said smugly.
“But how, what did you do, how did that…? Stammered Sky.
“It was easy, you just need the knack. Let us go back to your stock and then I’ll show you how it is done on two more jars, one for Posh and the other for me.”
“But, but two jars?” Asked Sky in astonishment.
“Yes, Sky, I think it is about time you began sharing like the rest of us. It is the only way you are going to get any more honey.” Said Bertie firmly.
“I’m going to really enjoy this jar of honey.” Said Posh bear smiling. “A jar of Sky’s honey, that is a first!”
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Eine 110 im Schwarzwald sieht man nicht häufig - und erst recht nicht mit 12 Wagen! Dies hat man auch gemerkt, denn sie hatte massive Probleme auf dem bergigen Streckenabschnitt von Gutach bis Sommerau. Mit etwa 45 Minuten Verspätung wurden die in Stockburg wartenden Fotografen schließlich erlöst.
Spent some time cleaning the filters and lenses today, it's not often they are all out…..anyway it turned in to a quick snap to document the occasion!!
I do not have a problem…….
From top left -
Canon 100mm f/2
Leitz 90mm Elmarit f/2.8
Leitz 135mm Tele Elmar f/4
Leica 90mm Summicron f/2
Arco Tokyo 135mm Tele Colinar f/3.8
Leitz 135mm Hektor f/4.5
Leitz 90mm Elmar f/4
Voigtlander 90mm Apo Lanthar f/3.5
Konica Hexanon 60mm f/1.2
Canon 100mm f/3.5
Voigtlander 75mm Heliar f/1.8
Leica 50mm Summilux f/1.4 Asph
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Voigtlander 50mm Nokton f/1.5 Asph
Jupiter 50mm f/1.5
Zeiss 50mm C Sonnar f/1.5
Voigtlander 50mm Nokton f/1.1
Leitz 50mm Summicron f/2 Type II
Tokyo Kogaku 50mm Topcor S f/2
Leitz 50mm Summicron f/2 Collapsible
NIKKOR 50mm S.C f/1.4
Leitz 50mm Elmar f/2.8
Voigtlander 35mm Nokton f/1.2 Type II
Voigtlander 40mm Nokton f/1.4
Leica 35mm Summicron f/2 Asph
Leica 35mm Summilux f/1.4 Asph
Voigtlander 28mm Ultron f/1.9 Asph
Voigtlander 21mm Ultron f/1.8 Asph
Voigtlander 15mm Super Wide Heliar f/4.5 Asph
Leitz 50mm Elmar f/3.5
Leitz 35mm Summicron f/2 (Pre Asph) v.1
Canon 35mm f/2.8
Leitz 35mm Summaron f/3.5
Ricoh grd4
It's been a while!
i'm going to have to get used to this new flickr interface. it's actually pretty good.
My Ricoh GRD4 is now dead. unable to obtain sharp photos. there is definitely a big problem.
too bad. i truly think it was my favorite camera. non intrusive, silent, snappy.... and the list goes on. i still don't know if i'll buy another one. the new GR system is now here. but there are so many other cameras i would want to try.
surprisingly, i have been very tempted to go back to my DSLR for a while. unfortunately, the lens i would love to use on my 5dmkII would be the 50mm 1.2L
i will still process my remaining shots taken with the GRD4. still a few to go.
If you have a problem, don't say it to "Anyone" because 20% of people don't care about it and the other 80% are glad you have it!!!
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detail from CoCo-BlaBla collab project, triggered by dear Corinne Glaziou for me to continue... so much fun! thanks CoCo.
sorry girls & guy for coming up with this so late, and at that for starting with my own stuff first - this is due to some technical problems I've had recently! forgive me. trying to catch up (&make up) asap!
12. Water Critical Mass
Water Critical Mass is a cyclical urban event organized since 2012 by Krakow artists, animators, NGO activists.
The Water Critical Mass is intended to draw the attention of residents to the problem of caring for rivers and the often excessive human interference in their natural course. The organizers also call for the preservation of natural beaches.
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On Wednesday 14th June 2023 I spent the day on the MGB line between Dieni and Disentis in splendid Alpine weather. However, I had to content myself with the hourly Regio services as all of the Zermatt Glacier Express services had been cancelled that day following an OHL problem near the Valais mountain resort town.
The new Orion EMUs would be officially 'launched' by MGB on the following day at an event at Oberalppass, so at least the services operating on this section of the network were still loco hauled. In this view, refurbished MGB HGe 4/4” 104 was crossing Bugei Viaduct with an Andermatt to Disentis/Mustér R45 Service.
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in this world are because people are this (one flower), but allow themselves to be treated as that (a whole field)."
-quote from Harold And Maude.
taken summer 08.
Problem with getting on the floor is the getting back up again.
Looks like normality is setting in now with more people about and places being open. You are no longer viewed as a criminal if you are seen outside of your home.
Not sure I like it though although it will be nice to trawl the charity shops again.
There's a sort of Forest Gumpian function to our lives. A lot of stuff that happens is not probable. If you rewind, stuff that happened seems unbelievable. This is about the past.
Finding a place to live has been a life-long problem in California made worse today by rental housing being converted to short term rentals. In an upscale part of Silicon Valley, I was renting an industrial, former ambulance quarters: set back from the street and within walking distance of everything. A local government official who knew me had introduced me to the landlord. Window air conditioner? TV antenna? The owner could care less if I customized the place. Best of all, the rent was about half of the market rate.
Meanwhile, I stumbled on information about another local deal: a cottage on an abandoned estate (above). I told a friend who taught undergraduate classes. He reported the property had been foreclosed and was owned by a financial institution. The friend quickly moved in.
About a month later he had an opportunity which included relocation. He called me. "This place is tied up in a lawsuit. It's going to be vacant for years. You should move here," he counseled. "I already called the property manager and told them you're moving in." Well, then. I guess it's a done deal.
It was two and a half acre oak woodland in an area of 1-acre minimum lots. There were several buildings. The main house was over 8,000 square feet. You couldn't see the main house from the street. There was a functional, but cold, swimming pool maintained by a pool service. The place was somewhat overgrown and run down but also unreal. The original owner had been a retail chain tycoon. The garage had been built for carriages so my big Dodge would not fit inside the narrow doorways. I joked about it being a 'safe house.' In reality, it wasn't.
My neighbor had a Rolls Royce Silver something-or-other. Another neighbor had an elevator in their house and a diesel generator set that would light up whenever the power failed. There was a Ferrari in the neighborhood. The trappings of wealth were all over. Almost everyone was friendly.
I lived in one of several out buildings (not shown). The main house is shown. The only furniture in the main house was a table and recliner in the dining room used by me for reading. The dining room is the right portion of the building between the two chimneys. The restaurant-sized kitchen is out of frame to the right. The master bedroom is beyond the two-story portion of the home out of frame at left. There had been a lawn and irrigation at one time. These were weeds during the rainy season. I lived there for several years. At the end of my stay, the place was fully renovated. There was structural work. A note, "The leprechauns have been here and everything of value has been removed," was found behind fire brick during repair of one fireplace. Missing gargoyle heads were replaced. You get the picture.
There were many deer. A large, arthritic buck and I developed an understanding. There was a Great Horned Owl. Stellars Jays and Scrub Jays owned the place. Ravens? Yes. I found a fawn's head and vertebrae in the yard which I much later realized was a mountain lion kill.
The chief of a police department inquired about having a bachelor party. Invite a dozen people with guns over for some heavy drinking and running around the swimming pool? No, thank you.
Whoever has the goods to allocate never forgets himself.
- Leon Trotsky
Journalism grade images.
Source: newly scanned grainy 35mm film negative scanned on 4,000 DPI scanner.
Please do not copy this image for any purpose.
I wanted to state that this is not my house; although I wish it were. When we were kicking around the idea to move to Massachusetts, we flew out during Thanksgiving week to make sure we wanted Massachusetts to become our new home. I had been drooling over this house on a real estate website so we decided to drive out and take a look during an open house. First of all, the house is PINK! I loved the idea of living in a pink house. This house felt so right to me; the owner was selling because his girlfriend (I don't think they were married) had passed away and I believe he wanted to get away and start over. She was an artist and the walls were covered with her art. I will confess, I teared up when I walked inside. It was built in the late 1800's and had charm oozing out of its walls. We weren't in the position to buy at that time (we still had a house in Seattle to sell), but I'll never forget this house. So glad I took photos that day.