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Diana Kilpert's avatar

Johan, what is that picture you've used to represent Louis? Title and artist? Presumably a detail from some larger painting?

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Johan Fourie's avatar

Di, these are all AI-generated images by Midjourney.

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Diana Kilpert's avatar

I was afraid so. Disappointing. There must be a genuine painting that could be used.

For example: https://za.pinterest.com/pin/huguenot-settlers-posters-gs-smithard--62980094792979145/

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Diana Kilpert's avatar

The AI-generated images have their place, but may I suggest that all images should have a source below them? Mostly they will be AI, but the occasional 'real' image would add class to your blog.

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Diana Kilpert's avatar

Some images would need permission or a payment to use them, of course.

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Johan Fourie's avatar

That is partly the reason I avoid them. The source is always mentioned at the bottom of the post. Adding the text just below the image disrupts the flow of the page, I find.

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Diana Kilpert's avatar

Possibly the saddest thing about AI is the way it will destroy jobs. What work will there be for illustrators now?

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