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I'm behavioural thermoregulation

An older comic about appreciating snakes.

#tag yourself #snakes are awesome #bird and moon #snakes snakes snakes

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"I don’t smoke if I did I’d smoke dandelions" Arthur Parkinson

#arthur parkinson #dandelions #dandelion love #Instagram

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SOUND ON

One must always pay the cheese tax

#cheese tax #puppy madness #dogsdogsdogs #dogs dogs dumb as logs

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"I think anyone around me sort of knows that I write about everything, so no one is safe." Girli talks authentic self, writing about friends and "inaccurate" lyrics

#girli

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Also see : trees plant themselves if you let them.

I am once again thinking about digging holes

It's so fucked up that digging a bunch of holes works so well at reversing desertification

I hate that so much discourse into fighting climate change is talking about bioenginerring a special kind of seaweed that removes microplastics or whatever other venture-capital-viable startup idea when we have known for forever about shit like digging crescent shaped holes to catch rainwater and turning barren land hospitable

#goinggreen

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who prompts the prompt generator ?

I've decided to turn the tables on AI. It gives me the prompts, I paint the pictures. They are painted as quickly as I can. Sad to say, I'm still a little bit slower than most online generators. But perhaps if I get enough VC backing I can improve performance.

I used my local LLM, Zephyr 7b, which is a Mistral derivative (if you care about this stuff!). So, I asked it to give me prompts, and it gave me back these d33p artistic ideas:

"Amidst a field of wildflowers in full bloom stands a towering structure that seems to defy all laws of nature. Its angles are sharp and unforgiving, its surfaces gleaming and reflective like polished steel. Yet despite its futuristic appearance, this edifice is grounded by the very earth it stands upon; roots winding their way deep into the soil, inextricably linking man-made structure to natural landscape. This image represents the tension between progress and preservation, a call for us to find harmony where they meet, rather than let them stand as opposing forces."

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"As an artist envisioning a complex tableau, I seek to create a visual metaphor that speaks to the dual nature of human existence – our inner turmoil and external serenity. The scene is set at twilight, where the last rays of the sun meet the onset of night in a symphony of colors, blending the boundaries between day and night. At the center stands a colossal, ancient tree, its roots deeply entrenched in the earth, symbolizing our connection to nature and our foundational beliefs. The tree's branches stretch upwards and outwards, bifurcating into intricate patterns that mirror the complexity of human thoughts and emotions.

Half of the tree is lush and blooming, covered in verdant leaves and vibrant flowers, teeming with birds and wildlife, representing the vitality of life and the beauty of outward expressions. The other half, however, is starkly different, with gnarled branches, devoid of foliage, whispering of the silent struggles and the decay that lurks within. This dichotomy illustrates the contrasting aspects of our lives – the visible joy and the hidden sorrows.

Beneath the tree, a serene pond reflects this duality, not just as a mirror image, but with a surreal twist. The reflection shows the tree in full bloom on the barren side, and vice versa, suggesting that what we see on the surface is not always the reality.

The visual style for this image will be inspired by the Pointillism technique, where small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. This style will add an element of surprise and depth to the artwork, as the scene's full complexity and beauty will only be revealed upon closer inspection, symbolizing the idea that understanding and empathy require a closer look beyond the surface.

This artwork is an invitation to the viewer to contemplate the balance between our external persona and internal struggles, encouraging a deeper understanding of the human condition." -----

"In the center of a vast and barren desert landscape, there stands a lone figure cloaked in a long, flowing dress made entirely of shimmering gold fabric. This woman appears to be walking through the sandy expanse with ease, her every step leaving behind glittering footprints that twist and turn like winding rivers. Her hair is a cascade of purest silver, billowing gently in an unseen wind.

As she moves deeper into the desert, the woman begins to transform. Her skin takes on the same radiant quality as her dress, becoming infused with a brilliant golden glow that seems almost otherworldly. And atop her head, where once there was only silver hair, now rises a magnificent crown of swirling gold and silver filaments that shimmer and dance in the air like living fireworks.

This woman is a personification of hope and resilience, an embodiment of the human spirit that can weather even the most barren and desolate landscapes with grace and determination. Her dress is symbolic of her inner strength and her ability to transform adversity into something beautiful and valuable. The golden glow she emits represents the radiant light of hope that shines within us all, guiding our path through life's challenges no matter how harsh they may be. And as for the surprising visual style I mentioned earlier? Well...what if this woman isn't walking alone after all? As viewers follow her progress across the desert, we begin to notice tiny glimmers of light dancing just beneath the sand at her feet - and before long, it becomes clear that she is actually surrounded by a throng of shimmering golden fireflies that flit and flutter around her like living sparks. This unexpected twist adds an extra layer of meaning to the image, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope and beauty to be found - if only we know where to look for it."

 I also put the prompt back in to DALL-E 3, which is the final image.

#ai #ai art #anti ai art #dalle3

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Secret kitton found on a medicine cabinet ( source )

#roysinclair #roy sinclair #roysinclaircat #catart #cat art #found art

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"Elizabeth Kerr Holms-Kerr was the wearer of items in Glasgow Museums' dress collection"

Going Away Dress of wool & silk worn by Elizabeth Holms-Kerr after her 1899 wedding to John Deans Hope.⁠⠀Made by Madame Hayward, 64 New Bond Street, London⁠⠀Glasgow Museums, E.1988.104.2

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Lordi in Vogue carrying handbags

#Lordi #HAAAANDBAG #orangehandbag #METAL

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Masculine women, feminine men, which is the rooster, which is the hen #nobodyknowswhoswalkinginside

#twentiesmusic #roaring20s #roaring twenties #Youtube

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I get the impression that cat #3 was not up for this sh*t

They have accepted their fates

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Sethembile Msezane

#rhodesmustfall #sethembile msezane #Youtube

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The moral here, is : never button your cat's clothes so tightly that they cannot be removed with a small bout of enthusiasm

The tailors at Colonial Williamsburg made a suit for their cat

#cat aphorisms #cat cosplay #cat suit #cats in costumes

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We tunnel beneath

#infrastructure

#tunnels #island life

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hair combs in the form of lily leaves in dewdrops. england, 1906

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Ch-ch-ch-changes have occurred

#horrible histories #david bowie #changes #charles darwin #Youtube

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happy valentines true love

Sade photographed by Jean-Claude Deutsch for Paris Match at her home in London, 1985.

#sade #catonasofa