Photos by Jez

Category: Challenges

  • Zinnia: FOTD Apr 08 with AI Artistry

    Zinnia: FOTD Apr 08 with AI Artistry

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Zinnia
    Zinnia

    As with my latest Fan Of… post (see link), I’m exploring some DALL-E AI preset styles for my edits. This zinnia is edited in the art nouveau style. In the second, I added my usual wee bit of sparkle

    Come back tomorrow for some blossom edited in the baroque style.

    Any of you following my blog will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series, the latest being a re-imagining of some lensball shots.

  • Lensball Shots Re-Imagined As AI Artwork in my Fan Of… Series #4

    Lensball Shots Re-Imagined As AI Artwork in my Fan Of… Series #4

    Hi All 👋 Feel free to join this weekly challenge whenever you think, “I’m a fan of…” (see below for how-to).

    ? Join the fun
    1. Create a Fan Of… Photo Post.
    2. Add a link to your Fan of… blog post in my comment box or create a pingback by linking to my post.
    3. Title your post Fan Of… or add a Fan Of… tag.

    This time, Lensy’s getting more of the Hot Mods treatment.

    Again, I’ve been really busy with work & had minimal downtime, so I’m to play around with some new pre-set styles in DALL-E.

    Enjoy these re-imaginings; let me know your favourite in the comments

    FROM REAL PHOTOS TO COLLABORATIVE AI ARTWORK: MY EXPERIMENT WITH AI ART

    This is my baseline photo for the week; a shot of Fannyside Lochs at dawn as seen through Lensy.

    Fannyside Lochs Lensball landscape
    Fannyside Lochs Lensball landscape
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  • Straiton Pond #7 for Water Water Everywhere #216

    Straiton Pond #7 for Water Water Everywhere #216

    Hi All 👋 Feel free to join in whenever you have a water picture to post (any type of water, in any state, will do). See below for how to join the fun

    My next series will feature Straiton Pond, near Loanhead, just outside of Edinburgh.

    A windy day at Straiton Pond
    A windy day at Straiton Pond

    How To Join In

    1. Create a Water Water Everywhere Photo Post.
    2. Add a link to your WWE blog post in my comment box, or create a pingback by linking to my post.
    3. Title your post Water Water Everywhere or add WWE tag.

    Hae a guid week 😁

  • Silent Sunday Apr 07

    Silent Sunday Apr 07

    Fourth Estuary

    I did a Hot Mods oil painting transformation of this peaceful shot.

    Oil painting transformation
    Oil painting transformation
  • Ranunculus #7: Weekend FOTD Apr 06/07 with AI Artistry

    Ranunculus #7: Weekend FOTD Apr 06/07 with AI Artistry

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus is more commonly known as a Persian Buttercup.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus
    Ranunculus Asiaticus

    As with my latest Fan Of… post (see link), I’m exploring some DALL-E AI preset styles for my edits. This one is done in the Low Polygon style. In the second, I added my usual wee bit of sparkle

    Come back tomorrow for a zinnia edited in the art nouveau style.

    Any of you following my blog will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series, the latest being a re-imagining of some lensball shots.

  • Faking It — Spies, Lies & Digital Skies

    Faking It — Spies, Lies & Digital Skies

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Susan’s Digital Art Challenge: Crafting a False Identity.

    I used the same baseline picture I’ve previously used for the cryptography prompt.

    The first image from my prompt looked a bit too old world.

    Hard at work
    Hard at work
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  • Ranunculus #6: FOTD Apr 05 with AI Artistry

    Ranunculus #6: FOTD Apr 05 with AI Artistry

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus is more commonly known as a Persian Buttercup.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus

    As with my latest Fan Of… post (see link), I’m exploring some DALL-E AI preset styles for my edits. This is a fun one; it’s done in the Sculpture style. In the second, I added my usual wee bit of sparkle

    Any of you following my blog will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series, the latest being a re-imagining of some lensball shots.

  • Ranunculus #5: FOTD Apr 04 with AI Artistry

    Ranunculus #5: FOTD Apr 04 with AI Artistry

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus is more commonly known as a Persian Buttercup.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus
    Ranunculus Asiaticus

    As with my latest Fan Of… post (see link), I’m exploring some DALL-E AI preset styles for my edits. This one is done in the Solar Punk style. In the second, I added my usual wee bit of sparkle

    Any of you following my blog will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series, the latest being a re-imagining of some lensball shots.

  • Ranunculus #4: FOTD Apr 03 with AI Artistry

    Ranunculus #4: FOTD Apr 03 with AI Artistry

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus is more commonly known as a Persian Buttercup.

    Ranunculus Asiaticus
    Ranunculus Asiaticus

    As with my latest Fan Of… post (see link), I’m exploring some DALL-E AI preset styles for my edits. This first one is done in the rococo style. In the second, I added my usual wee bit of sparkle

    Any of you following my blog will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series, the latest being a re-imagining of some lensball shots.