Mark Bitner Photography

11/18/2024

10/30/2024

If you are interested: I am *NOT* a proponent of creating so-called AI images and attempting to pass them off as true/optical/human/original images.

I do, however, believe that there is a place for using AI tools (Such as Generative Fill in Photoshop) when AI can do a much quicker AND better job of fixing a terrible/critical flaw in an image.

The comparison below shows two versions of the same image. While the first image was OK, I felt there was a major flaw that would be noticeable on Social Media platforms.

A previous post showed the AI-enhanced image and asked whether the edit was noticeable.

Simple, sincere question for those who follow my photography:
What is your opinion on using AI tools for overcoming such issues?

10/30/2024

This image has been edited using Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill in an attempt to fill in a missing CHUNK on one of the petals.

Genuine/Serious Question:
Can *YOU* identify which one/where (without pixel peaking)?

I was absolutely shocked by how accurate the AI Generative Fill is becoming - with correct prompting, etc. . .

No additional edits applied after fill.

Not trolling and no hints. . . .

Thank you for your response.

10/20/2024

Folha vermelha - #404

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The Vineyards
Gambia, Portugal

10/20/2024

Folha vermelha - #442

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The Vineyards
Gambia, Portugal

10/07/2024

Late Amaryllis

Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

10/06/2024

Gazania Trio # 4

Mark Bitner Photography

Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

10/01/2024

Amaryllis Duo #722

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Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

10/01/2024

Amaryllis #709

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Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

10/01/2024

Amaryllis Side View #705

Mark Bitner Photography

Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

10/01/2024

Amaryllis Octoberus #66

Mark Bitner Photography

Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

09/25/2024

I was encouraged to submit images from my new photography style - Portugal Quintas - in the Palmela Concurso de Fotografia Olhares de Liberdade (Looks of Freedom) competition.

My image (Palmela Quinta Cacti) was awarded Third Prize.

I am blessed to have found an amazing Community here in Portugal.!

Special Thank You to:
All of the inspiring photographers who are doing such wonderful work capturing the sights and spirit of Setubal.
(Town/Parish/District/Surrounding Areas)

Quinta Aires for a beautiful and inspiring Quinta.

And PPatrícia Ferreiraand BBirgit Bitner
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09/23/2024

09/23/2024

Evening Rose - # 7

Mark Bitner Photography
Palmela
Portugal

Florals by: Birgit Bitner

Bonus BTS:
Listen to some Pedro Abrunhosa (Lua)
while viewing this image:
https://youtu.be/SfEUZgs2eSo?si=99hCLVv0FLuJphCE

Inspiration shows up in many wonderful forms. . .

09/22/2024

Amaryllis #424

Mark Bitner Photography

Palmela Garden Studio
Palmela
Portugal

09/20/2024

Inspired day in the Garden Studio

Palmela
Portugal

09/14/2024

Agave #27

Friends of Quinta de Aires

Mark Bitner Photography

09/07/2024

Pioneer Log Cabin #5

Lanesboro
Minnesota, USA