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Johnb replied to the thread Fakeography.

It seems to have provoked a bit of a discussion and I think it’s important. I sometimes get my images published and it does seem unfair that in future those of us who are honest about what we submit may have work rejected in favour of those who...

Johnb liked LMS2968's post in the thread Fakeography.

The difference is that it was you who did it. This is rather like claiming a new world marathon record by driving it in a car.,

Johnb liked Sheff's post in the thread Fakeography.

I’ve used AI frequently after we moved house to visualise what various building and decorating options might look like. It’s been really useful in conveying to the Management why my schemes are superior. Here’s a simple one I did today, after...

Johnb replied to the thread Fakeography.

I didn’t spot the change in the valve gear, that’s a bit odd. The light behind the cylinder is wrong but I was impressed that it’s intelligent enough to know that there would be light in the cab from an open firehole door.

Johnb replied to the thread Fakeography.

Exactly, it means that in future photographic evidence will no longer be reliable. Mine will be as I’ve no intention of subscribing to any fakeograpy software.

Johnb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Fakeography.

The problem is you can no longer believe what you see. Which is particularly an issue if people are relying on photos as a source of historical truth. For example, taken at face value, @Johnb has changed a tour that happened during the day to one...

Johnb replied to the thread Fakeography.

I recently saw a great picture of a train taken during the eclipse, the photographer had the skill to get the exposure and post capture editing spot on. AI means that anyone can sit in front of their computer and by typing a few instructions...

Johnb replied to the thread Fakeography.

It is but it means anyone can now sit at home and convert a picture Ito what they like and pass it off as genuine

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Fakeography

I was recently offered a time limited version of Adobe Firefly, as far as I can see its AI special effects software with actions prompted simply by typing in what you want. The first image here is my original, the second was achieved simply by...

Forum: Photography

Johnb replied to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

I have a feeling that the animosity between WC and the other TOCs is largely manufactured by certain factions with the lineside fraternity and armchair commentators