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Kandinsky’s Constructivist Vision

A post or 2 ago I shared some images I had created in MidJourney AI based on my Black and White Unite series of ball bearing images. I thought I would dig a bit deeper into this and produce some images based specifically in the style of one of its

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Constructavism meets Brutalism

Brutalism, AI and Constructivism

Many of you will know that I have a fondness for a good Brutalist building, so much so that I have a separate web site all about photographing Brutalist buildings around the UK.  Brutalism Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s and was popularized in the 1960s

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AI Imaging, is it all downhill from here?

AI Image Generation with Midjourney

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in the field of image generation. One company at the forefront of this technology is Midjourney, which uses AI to generate high-quality, photo-realistic images. What is Midjourney? Midjourney is a startup that specializes in creating AI-generated images. The company’s software

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The Tree House Collection made in MidJourney AI

MidJourney Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Tree Houses

Whilst I’ve not had a great deal of time for photography recently (especially after the acquisition of our new dog Jess), when I do have a spare few moments you’ll find me over on a Discord server creating all sorts of weird and wonderful images in the MidJourney AI. This

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Self Love
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315-365v4 Self Love

For the most part people are not curious except about themselves.” ― John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent Continuing playing with the scanner and (hopefully) moving beyond the photocopying your arse on the office photocopier stage! I quite enjoyed exploring the “art” of the selfie on the scanner. I don’t do

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Rubiks Scanography
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314-365v4 – Scanography

I’m still not really in the best photographic frame of mind, but did enjoy this new technique (to me anyway) of producing images. It’s not at all complicated, open up your scanner in a darkened room and scan 3d objects to make an image. I took my three favourite shots

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Rebellion Festival 2021

310 to 313 – 365v4 , The Catch Up Edition

So, I’ve been very lazy with the 365 this week. I’ve really not felt enthused about it at all, but, importantly I have taken photos (maybe not very interesting photos admittedly) each day…and here they are. 310 – 365v4 – Rebellion My brother and I go to the Rebellion Festival

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My Penknife
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309-365v4 My Penknife

Whilst this isn’t the most exciting image I’ve taken, it has given me some ideas for a more interesting shot. It’s funny how just going through the motions (forcing yourself) of taking a photograph can actually set you thinking about different, far more interesting shots and can help you out

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Socket Serpent
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308-365v4 Socket Serpent

I bought a cheap socket set for a very specific purpose, received it and realised it was completely the wrong tool for the job! It’s been sat next to me for months and I finally decided to photograph it yesterday and thought I’d try creating a creepy animal thing out

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Mark Seton

I'm an amateur photographer who enjoys music. I'm currently the Digital Secretary of the Bishops Stortford Camera club (and am a past Chairman) and I hold both LRPS and CPAGB distinctions.