Very nice work! The examples of AI imaging vis a vis imaginative writing are excellent. You show how AI “art” is actually spillover from the meaning embedded in the text. I’m not sure philosophically why this use of AI seems to be an extension of the writer more than an addition from another medium (a “real” photo snapped by a human finger or a sketch drawn by a human hand). But I admire your bravery in taking up this experiment and encourage others to try it. I’m going to adopt your method of contextualizing AI imagery I use on my poetry—providing info about what words were used to generate the visual.
Great insights, Terry. I felt that generic images - like the one I have shared to provide a contrast - miss the effect of the writing. It was an experiment, and am happy to see the results, especially the summary image. Glad to hear you will try it! I look forward to reading the results.
Generic one escaped my close scrutiny. I skipped it like a blank, an anomaly in the code. This response, Jaycee, is evidence that the image’s alchemystically induced through deep links to your social very human language could have NOT been produced in any other modality. It’s beyond the reach of human visual artists who can see their own innersights but nevermore see yours. Such is the state of affairs. To “hate” AI induced images unilaterally betrays a dark motive biased against writers who suffer from dysgraphia. It’s tantamount to forbidding a pianist without a stellar voice from singing.
Thanks for sharing, Terry. I see AI as a tool to be judiciously applied, but not to replace human creativity. The advantage I also find is that I keep generating, until I as the writer, am satisfied that it represents my inner view - and that is not easy to do with humans without incurring a cost and creating frustration, stress, and anxiety in another creator.
Very nice piece of writing and interesting use of AI images ... (also great read for advanced English language students to improve their writing styles and range of vocabulary).
"A lone cyclist tried unsuccessfully to clear his way through the crowd. Finally, he got down and pushed his bike through and on reaching the main street, got onto his bike again and sped away." I relate to that 100%.
Most people here get their food by way of a weekly or biweekly trip to the grocery store. It is convenient. The stores are well stocked with canned goods, dry staples, fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, etc. But there are also farmer's markets, flea markets, roadside sellers who sell fresh produce. I live on the Florida Gulf Coast in a Navy town, so we are blessed with many Asian food stores. They have imported foods of all kind...there to satisfy the needs and desires of immigrants, Navy spouses, and travelled Navy people who have previously eaten their way across several continents. My wife is an Ilocano whose people come from Ilocos Norte, RP. She is the eldest daughter of 7 children, and it was her job at age 6-7 to manage their vegetable stall at the local market. After college, immigration, marriage and finally retirement she grows vegetables on our 4 acres. We eat many of them, give some away to friends, and she sells or barters the rest at the local Asian grocery stores. She is very good at coaxing along hard-to-get Asian vegetables out of the ground to the dinner plate. It is amazing to me how we Americans are stuck on "American" vegetables and have no knowledge of what's really good to eat that hails from beyond our own borders. Just yesterday, she planted 18 eggplant seedlings. I can almost taste them now.
I learned new things from your comment, Dale. I looked up the Ilocano region of the Philippines, the art, sights, and history. Very interesting. Those vegetable images look great and the garden looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
The world has many interesting vegetables I find - avocados are now grown in Bangalore given their popularity, and to reduce the cost to consumers. I too have an avocado tree growing nicely in my garden, waiting to see how it delivers its bounty!
Very nice work! The examples of AI imaging vis a vis imaginative writing are excellent. You show how AI “art” is actually spillover from the meaning embedded in the text. I’m not sure philosophically why this use of AI seems to be an extension of the writer more than an addition from another medium (a “real” photo snapped by a human finger or a sketch drawn by a human hand). But I admire your bravery in taking up this experiment and encourage others to try it. I’m going to adopt your method of contextualizing AI imagery I use on my poetry—providing info about what words were used to generate the visual.
Great insights, Terry. I felt that generic images - like the one I have shared to provide a contrast - miss the effect of the writing. It was an experiment, and am happy to see the results, especially the summary image. Glad to hear you will try it! I look forward to reading the results.
Generic one escaped my close scrutiny. I skipped it like a blank, an anomaly in the code. This response, Jaycee, is evidence that the image’s alchemystically induced through deep links to your social very human language could have NOT been produced in any other modality. It’s beyond the reach of human visual artists who can see their own innersights but nevermore see yours. Such is the state of affairs. To “hate” AI induced images unilaterally betrays a dark motive biased against writers who suffer from dysgraphia. It’s tantamount to forbidding a pianist without a stellar voice from singing.
Thanks for sharing, Terry. I see AI as a tool to be judiciously applied, but not to replace human creativity. The advantage I also find is that I keep generating, until I as the writer, am satisfied that it represents my inner view - and that is not easy to do with humans without incurring a cost and creating frustration, stress, and anxiety in another creator.
I wrote a note on AI that it is neither friend nor enemy here - in case it interests you - https://open.substack.com/pub/techmadesimpleguide/p/ai-neither-a-friend-nor-an-enemy?r=1si0oc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Very nice piece of writing and interesting use of AI images ... (also great read for advanced English language students to improve their writing styles and range of vocabulary).
That is so cool to hear. Thanks, Kevin.
What a lovely and vivid description this is Jayshree, I could almost smell spices and fruit 💙💫
Thanks, Joyce! Wonderful feedback.
"A lone cyclist tried unsuccessfully to clear his way through the crowd. Finally, he got down and pushed his bike through and on reaching the main street, got onto his bike again and sped away." I relate to that 100%.
lol, thanks for sharing Mary!
i like the images that you have used using the AI it has make the story more realistics
Thank you.
Most people here get their food by way of a weekly or biweekly trip to the grocery store. It is convenient. The stores are well stocked with canned goods, dry staples, fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, etc. But there are also farmer's markets, flea markets, roadside sellers who sell fresh produce. I live on the Florida Gulf Coast in a Navy town, so we are blessed with many Asian food stores. They have imported foods of all kind...there to satisfy the needs and desires of immigrants, Navy spouses, and travelled Navy people who have previously eaten their way across several continents. My wife is an Ilocano whose people come from Ilocos Norte, RP. She is the eldest daughter of 7 children, and it was her job at age 6-7 to manage their vegetable stall at the local market. After college, immigration, marriage and finally retirement she grows vegetables on our 4 acres. We eat many of them, give some away to friends, and she sells or barters the rest at the local Asian grocery stores. She is very good at coaxing along hard-to-get Asian vegetables out of the ground to the dinner plate. It is amazing to me how we Americans are stuck on "American" vegetables and have no knowledge of what's really good to eat that hails from beyond our own borders. Just yesterday, she planted 18 eggplant seedlings. I can almost taste them now.
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I learned new things from your comment, Dale. I looked up the Ilocano region of the Philippines, the art, sights, and history. Very interesting. Those vegetable images look great and the garden looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
The world has many interesting vegetables I find - avocados are now grown in Bangalore given their popularity, and to reduce the cost to consumers. I too have an avocado tree growing nicely in my garden, waiting to see how it delivers its bounty!
Beautiful story. Proficient use of Ai too! Keep up the good work ❤️
Thanks, Paolo! Appreciate the feedback.
Delightful story Jayshree, thank you! I really love the images! 💖💖💖
Thanks, Charlotte, glad you liked them, a last-minute addition as an experiment.
I love it! I hope you experiment more often! 🤗
lol, Good idea! Thanks.