A bit of a mixed batch

[wigz]

I went for a wander around Sandy Camp Road wetlands this morning and got a few images. The Friarbirds and honeyeaters were feeding on Melaleuca flowers for quite a while but it was surprisingly difficult to get a clear shot.

1. Immature Little Friarbird


2, Immature Blue-faced Honeyeater


3. Blue-faced Honeyeater


4. Varied Triller. It wouldn't quite show itself for a clean shot. I don't see these often


5. Scarlet Honeyeaters. These were pointed out to me by another photographer and were so far away I normally wouldn't have bothered with them. Surprisingly sharp considering how small they are in the frame.

[Isac]

Another great collection of birds I don't see Alan. To me something's not right with the back of the head for #4 (the triller)?

[wigz]

Thanks Isac. Interesting as nothing was changed there but there are some odd-shaped leaves in front of the back of the head. I did remove a thin leaf crossing the bill.

I didn't bother trying to fix it as the photo isn't particularly good and I didn't think it would be successful. After your comment I tried Generative Fill on the leaves and the result is in the post below.

[wigz]

I used Photoshop Generative Fill to remove the clump of leaves above the head.

[Isac]

All fixed! No skills required. I think the AI world is going to hurt many creative artists and on the other hand I guess a lot will embrace AI to do their creating for them. It won't be long before we won't even have to think for ourselves I guess. On some sites the first question is "Did you use AI for that?" I'm actually not a fan but I think I'm in the minority. Soon we won't need cameras, the AI will just create what ever we need. Sorry for the rant Alan.

[wigz]

Some skill actually required, but not much - the area you select makes a big difference.

Thinking will always be required but less effort, therefore fewer graphic design people required for the same output. So likely a big impact on the field.

Similar to what we have experienced in printing, accounting, banking, typing etc. The difference here is that it impinges more into the creative area.

I think creative and artistic flair will still matter to some degree.

[Isac]

It's all in the name of progress Alan. I usually embrace progress but I think the AI side of things is more about profits and being the first and the best in the field.

[SharonH]

How beautiful they all are!

[wigz]

Thanks Sharon

[MJ224]

All good. But just love those Scarley Honeyeaters. Super shots...

[wigz]

Thanks Mark, it would have been good if the honeyeaters were closer.

[David_MC]

Stunning shots Alan.

[wigz]

Thanks David