Tootfinder

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-04-21 12:57:33

Some historical documents from 2009 for #TextureTuesday... A high-res render and some detail crops of the award-winning generative typography & branding system/application I designed & developed for the DECODE exhibition at Victoria & Albert Museum London (one of the largest group shows the V&A had organized and curated in a few decades, and which later traveled to other m…

3D render of a highly abstracted, faceted and distorted object, actually the first three letters of the word DECODE. The object has a mirrored surface reflecting a chaotic and scattered arrangement of multi-colored objects behind the camera. Plain light gray background.

Close up detail crop of the abstract 3D render in the first image.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 19:21:13

OpenAI says ChatGPT Images 2.0 comes in Instant and Thinking variants and can generate images of up to 2K resolution and in multiple aspect ratios (Zac Hall/9to5Mac)
https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/21/openai-unveiling-chatgpt-images-2…

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Images 2 image-gen model capable of magazine design - 9to5Mac
OpenAI is announcing its upgraded ChatGPT image generation model with ChatGPT Images 2. The company is also scaling up Codex...

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-23 00:30:06

Urban Demons IV 👻
城市鬼魂 IV 👻
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 400 Plus, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

Alt Text (English)
A color image showing a traditional East Asian building in the foreground with ornate curved roofs and detailed decorative ridges. Behind it rises a tall modern high‑rise with a simple geometric design. The contrast highlights old and new architectural styles coexisting in the same urban space.

Alt Text (Chinese)
一张彩色照片，前景是一座东亚传统建筑，屋顶弯曲精致，装饰细节丰富。背景是一栋现代高层建筑，线条简洁、几何感强。画面呈现传统与现代建筑在城市中并存的对比。

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A black‑and‑white photo of a large abstract metal sculpture in a city setting. The sculpture is made of circular and spiral shapes resembling a twisted ribbon, supported by metal frames. It sits among trees and bushes. In the background are tall office buildings and a street with moving vehicles, including a bus.

Alt Text (Chinese)
一张黑白照片，主体是一座大型抽象金属雕塑，由圆形和螺旋形结构组成，像扭曲的金属带，由支架支撑。雕塑周围有树木和灌木。背景是高楼和有车辆经过的街道，包括一辆公交车。

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A black‑and‑white photo taken from a low angle, showing three tall residential buildings. Two stand in the foreground like symmetrical towers, while a third rises between them in the distance. The buildings have many windows and balconies. The sky is hazy, and the image includes grainy, textured effects.

Alt Text (Chinese)
一张黑白照片，从低角度拍摄三栋高层住宅楼。前方两栋对称耸立，后方一栋位于中间更远处。建筑上布满窗户和阳台。天空灰白，画面带有颗粒和旧胶片般的纹理。

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A black‑and‑white photo of an outdoor sculpture featuring three winged female figures. They stand close together, lifting a large circular disc above their heads. Their wings and flowing garments create a sense of motion. Behind them are tall modern buildings and a curved architectural structure. The image has a vintage, film‑like grain.

Alt Text (Chinese)
一张黑白照片，画面中有一座户外雕塑，由三位长着翅膀的女性形象组成。她们紧靠在一起，高举一个大型圆盘。人物的翅膀和飘动的衣饰呈现出动态感。背景是高楼与弧形的现代建筑。整体带有胶片质感。

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 19:25:56

ChatGPT Images 2.0 is available globally to ChatGPT and Codex users, with a more powerful version for paying subscribers; its knowledge cutoff is December 2025 (Reece Rogers/Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-beefs-up-chatgpts-image-generation-model/

OpenAI Beefs Up ChatGPT's Image Generation Model
The ChatGPT Images 2.0 model is here. Our testing shows it's better at creating more detailed images and rendering text, but it still struggles with languages other than English.

@aardrian@toot.cafe
2026-02-20 19:54:12

Me dragging an image into the Teams PWA UI, and given no option to add alt text.
Me attaching image into Teams PWA UI, still no option.
Me pasting the image. Yeah, sure, Teams lets me add alt text.
Who is the fucklechuck who came up with this UI?

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-03-19 15:10:51

Adobe launches Firefly Custom Models in public beta, letting users train AI image generators on their own assets; the custom models are private by default (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
https://www.theverge.com/tech/897243/adobe-firefly-ai-custom-models-ima…

Adobe’s AI image generator can now be trained on your own art
Adobe is launching customizable AI image generators that can mimic specific artistic styles and character designs.

@drbruced@aus.social
2026-04-20 00:38:33

Generative "AI" has no idea what it is doing, a story in four images.
The first image is my original drawing (a Venn diagram) with a white background. The second is the same image after I removed the background using GIMP, i.e., made the background layer transparent. The third image is an effort by the "AI system" that is offered as part of my Wordpress setup to create a transparent background. In fact, it has created a new background that is a grey and white grid, a…

Venn diagram on a white background. Outer set is Switches, which contains Packet Switches, which contains Routers and Pure L2 Switches as disjoint sets. Routers has a subset labelled "routers that can also switch at L2"

Same diagram as 1st image but on a transparent background

Another version of the same diagram, in which the background is a mostly but not entirely regular grid of grey and white squares

A sceenshot of the GIMP image editor illustrating the use of a grey and white grid to indicate a transparent area of the image.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-21 10:20:12

Series D, Episode 03 - Traitor
GENERAL: I'm meeting the President-Elect later on.
QUUTE: Yes, I'd heard he'd arrived. He's a Helot they say.
GENERAL: Practor? Oh yes. Born and bred. It's a good idea getting one of their own to run the place.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/403/82

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "This image is from the classic BBC Television series **Blake's 7**. The scene depicts a formal dining setting with a dark, atmospheric aesthetic typical of the show's production design.

On the left sits **David Quilter**, wearing a distinctive black and silver costume with an eye patch, giving his character a menacing, authoritarian appearance. His costume features metallic accents and structured shoulder details characteristic of the show's futuristic…

@mia@hcommons.social
2026-02-20 10:57:42

Does your Friday need a burst of inspiration? Try @arnicas.bsky.social's 'Image Prompt Inspiration: 3 random nouns and CC images from Flickr (British Library scans as default)' (yay for open access images!)
https://ghostweather.com/apps/flickr-inspo/

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2026-02-22 05:00:05

fly_hemibrain: Fly hemibrain (2020)
A synaptic map of the hemibrain connectome of fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Nodes are neurons, and edges are synaptic connections, traced individually from brain image sections using EM reconstruction techniques. Neurons are labeled by their type. Edges are annotated by the connection strength between the neurons.
This network has 21739 nodes and 4259624 edges.
Tags: Biological, Connectome, Weighted, Metadata

fly_hemibrain: Fly hemibrain (2020). 21739 nodes, 4259624 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/fly_hemibrain

fly_hemibrain — Fly hemibrain (2020)
A synaptic map of the hemibrain connectome of fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Nodes are neurons, and edges are synaptic connections, traced individually from brain image sections using EM reconstruction techniques. Neurons are labeled by their type. Edges are annotated by the connection strength between the neurons.

@davidaugust@mastodon.online
2026-04-22 19:44:41

My Threadless store stuff on sale today and part of tomorrow:
$14 Regular & Classic Tees
$14 Kids Tees
$17 Extra Soft & Fitted Tees
Up to 35% off Everything Else (sale prices as marked)
Sale ends April 23rd at 5 PM CDT
Please go get merch.
https://davidaugust.threadless.com/

A promotional image for a $14 tee-shirt sale featuring five different t-shirt designs:

1. A light yellow shirt with the text "Imposter Syndrome Expert (not really, sorry)."
2. A green shirt with the text "HUMAN KIND BE BOTH."
3. A blue shirt with the text "I'M IN THE WRONG TIMELINE."
4. A white shirt with the text "Deny, Defend, Depose."
5. An orange shirt with a ghost graphic and the text "IF ONE DOOR CLOSES AND ANOTHER ONE OPENS YOUR HOUSE IS HAUNTED."
6. A black shirt with the word "VOTE" i…

@qurlyjoe@mstdn.social
2026-03-22 01:50:02

#wizardOfOz

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-02-21 04:25:33

underrated bob weir joke:
"it's my collection of bees, i have 10,000 bees in here."
"10,000 bees in that box? don't they all get crushed?"
"fuck 'em."
https://mas.to/@ergifruit/116102903083252427

ergifruit (they/he/she) (@ergifruit@mas.to)
Attached: 1 image

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-04-22 11:51:58

Preparing the digital negative & letting it dry before tonight's printing session...
(Already inverted the photo to better see the inverted image...)
#AltProcess #DigitalNegative #Kallitype

Photo of a 8x6" digital negative freshly out of the printer. The colors are all inverted to better see the actual image (of the negative)...

@servelan@newsie.social
2026-02-21 18:02:01

Talarico: “Every single person bears the image of the sacred; every single person is holy — not just the neighbors who look like me or pray like me or vote like me. 2,000 years ago, when the powerful few rigged the system, that barefoot rabbi walked into the seat of power and flipped over the tables of injustice. To those who love our country, to those who love our neighbors: It’s time to start flipping tables.”
Panicking Trump proves he sees a real threat - Raw Story
https://archive.ph/yb2sh#selection-1069.0-1069.405

@LillyHerself@Mastodon.social
2026-02-22 09:48:21

Not having grown up in the UK, I knew Cilla Black's name but basically nothing else about her. Found this amazing song written *for her* by Lennon and McCartney - sounds like a Bond theme! [It's for you]

Recording of a radio broadcast of Cilla Black, introduced by John Lennon. The image is black and white and shows both her and Lennon, the label of the 45 rpm, and the year, 1964.

@scott@carfree.city
2026-02-21 19:47:21

This greenish Scott agrees!
https://mastodon.scot/@ScottishGreens/116108992515272064

Scottish Greens (@ScottishGreens@mastodon.scot)
Attached: 1 image Four years ago we delivered free bus travel for everyone under the age of 22. Now it's time to go further. We're committing to deliver free bus travel for everyone in Scotland - on a bus network that has been brought back under public control. 🚌

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2026-03-22 21:07:55

Exploring the area before HARRIS with a bunch of cool folks.
Not every day you get to look *down* on a tower crane after climbing a ridiculous number of stairs.

Photo of Köln seen from the top of the cathedral, slightly blurry because the camera tried to focus on one of the stone carvings in the corner of the image rather than the city. But there's two tower cranes in the distance, clearly lower than the viewpoint

Photo of Köln seen from the top of the cathedral looking towards the Rhine with several bridges in the distance

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-03-22 12:35:04

https://mastodon.org.uk/@mkwadee/116272417618419415
Calvin is Trump. The rose bushes are the global (fossil-based) energy supply. You can probably guess the rest.

Khurram Wadee ✅ (@mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk)
Attached: 1 image #CalvinAndHobbes by #BillWatterson for March 22, 2026 | GoComics https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2026/03/22 #Humour #Cartoon

@mpsgoettingen@academiccloud.social
2026-04-22 13:06:31

#Solar #prominences are huge, cool and dense structures suspended in the #corona. Some are also extremely long-lived: They are stable for weeks relying on constant replenishing of fresh …

Image of the active Sun displaying solar prominences in different shapes and sizes. These prominences are highlighted by white frames.

@detondev@social.linux.pizza
2026-02-21 11:30:29

the charming species icons of https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com

Zanabar *dinosaur image* a Troodont with a Buddhist connection

Hovasaurus EARLY REPTILE THAT WENT BACK TO THE WATER

@mxp@mastodon.acm.org
2026-02-22 22:11:23

I still need to update the readme, and I’ve already discovered a bug… But my first #Emacs package is now available from #MELPA!
https://codeberg.…

Screenshot showing edit-metadata being used to edit basic metadata of an image file.

@DrPlanktonguy@ecoevo.social
2026-03-21 13:30:55

Weekend #Plankton Factoid 🦠🦐
The equinox has returned, so let's talk spring phytoplankton blooms. Temperature and light has increased to create stratification (warm water layer floats over a denser one). Algae is kept near the surface, growing quickly without sinking into the depths. This is the Sverdrup (1953) Critical Depth Hypothesis.
Dr. David Shull at Western Washington Univ…

image/jpeg a range of bright green colours shows algae growth from a satellite photo of the Bering Sea off the snowy coast of Alaska. Source: NASA, public domain.

@usul@piaille.fr
2026-04-17 05:02:09

« Le RN n’est ni de gauche ni de gauche, son image sociale est largement factice »
https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2026/04/16/le-rn-n-est-ni-de-gauche-ni-de-gauche-son-image-sociale-est-largem…

« Le RN n’est ni de gauche ni de gauche, son image sociale est largement factice »
Le flirt entre le Rassemblement national et le Medef ne devrait pas surprendre. Au Parlement, très concrètement, le parti ne cesse de voter avec la droite conservatrice, explique dans sa chronique Pascal Riché, journaliste au « Monde ».

@grumpybozo@toad.social
2026-02-23 00:45:26

I never ceases to amaze me that mail systems do this shit. I know it was a thing with Sendmail but most of us have moved on or at least fixed the stupid mailer flags.
#Sysadminnery #Email #Sendmail

An image of doubly-quoted email header text showing a telltale Sendmail “auto-conversion” done by whatever idiots run carrierzone.com

> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
> X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by
> mail54c40.carrierzone.com id [REDACTED]

@callunavulgaris@mastodon.scot
2026-03-22 09:59:48

Jejune babblement - who could they possibly mean?
@… https://piaille.fr/@Blanche/116272218404183938

Rouge (@Blanche@piaille.fr)
Attached: 1 image DON'T USE BIG WORDS In promulgating esoteric Cogitations or articulating superficial Sentimentalities and philosophical or psychological Observations, particularly beware SPARE THE DICTIONARY And eschew all Conglomerations of flatulent Garrulity, jejeune Babblement 9/?

@YaleDivinitySchool@mstdn.social
2026-04-21 19:13:08

"In Pope Leo’s world, what ultimately matters is not power but love. ... In Pope Leo’s world, each human is created as God’s image, and each is unconditionally loved by God. That divine love is the root of our inestimable worth, not the reach of our power, not the greatness of our wealth, not rank on any superiority scale."
—YDS Professor Miroslav Volf in his new piece for Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper.

@cjust@infosec.exchange
2026-02-22 19:48:58

#Canada #OlympicHockey

The image is a cartoonish depiction of the country of Canada, rendered in solid red against a white background. The outline of Canada is simplified but recognizable, with its distinct northern archipelago and southern border. Scattered across the map are three speech bubbles, each containing text.

The largest speech bubble is located over the western part of Canada, likely representing British Columbia and Alberta. It is white with a black outline and sharp, jagged edges, giving it a burst-lik…

@eana@s.1a23.studio
2026-03-22 19:47:43

Human as a subprocessing unit #i18nFails
i18nfails.1a23.studio/posts/human-as-a-subprocessing-unit

Human as a subprocessing unit | i18n fails
Why using AI when you can just ask humans to do your stuff

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-22 13:54:22

Series C, Episode 06 - City at the Edge of the World
AVON: You can't use that in here.
BAYBAN: Stand still. Both of you. You think I'm a complete amateur?
CALLY: A laser cannon isn't very professional.
AVON: You'll blow away half the city.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/306/482

Claude Sonnet 4.6 describes the image as: "The image appears to be from the classic BBC Television series **Blake's 7**, featuring a male actor with curly, light auburn/blonde hair. He is wearing a striking, elaborate costume that appears to be a black, textured, almost reptilian or metallic-looking jacket or armor with a wide cowl collar. The costume has a sci-fi aesthetic typical of the production design seen in the series.

The setting appears to be an interior spacecraft or space station se…

@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-04-21 22:28:33

🩲 Ubuntu Looks To Strip GRUB To The Bare Minimum For Better Security
#linux

Streamlining secure boot for 26.10
Ubuntu systems support secure boot using grub. grub contains a lot of parsers for file systems and other things which are a constant source of security issues. In 26.10, we’d like to propose removing the following features from signed GRUB builds: Filesystems for /boot Remove btrfs, hfsplus, xfs, zfs Retain ext4, fat, iso9660 (and squashfs for snaps) Image formats: Remove jpeg, png Retain none We do not use images, but using that in your grub.cfg locally is a massive security risk (if …

@kazys@mastodon.social
2026-03-23 00:23:49

Apart from the anti-AI crowd, over the last year, a second division within users of AI has emerged: between producers and consumers, between those who use image and video generators and chatbots and those who build systems, automate workflows, develop skills, agents, and code with AI.
1/2

@cdp1337@social.bitsnbytes.dev
2026-03-22 12:10:25

@… Nice research, and wonderful implementation! Rather click-baity header image, but it works to do the job.
The article itself is very dry, concise, well sourced with first-party sources, and has just enough personality to keep it interesting without needed to fallback to emotional arguments and rhetoric; …

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-22 22:41:15

Alibaba launches Qwen3.6-27B, an open-weight dense model with 27B parameters, saying it surpasses Qwen3.5-397B-A17B on major coding benchmarks (Qwen)
https://qwen.ai/blog?id=qwen3.6-27b

Qwen Studio
Qwen Studio offers comprehensive functionality spanning chatbot, image and video understanding, image generation, document processing, web search integration, tool utilization, and artifacts.

@guerda@ruhr.social
2026-02-22 07:10:28

I am looking for a website which existed a couple of years ago and listed use cases for #MachineLearning. Next to each use case, papers solving the task were listed including the f1 score or other success metrics.
It was extremely useful to see which approaches can be applied to each use case like document classification, image recognition,

@timfoster@mastodon.social
2026-03-21 10:09:35

Well, you know, fairly coursely-ground coffee is probably fine I suppose?

While searching for coffee grinders, I wasn't specific enough. One of these kids is doing their own thing.

The image shows a web page of search results, with two coffee grinders, and one angle-grinder.

@thesaigoneer@social.linux.pizza
2026-04-21 03:34:07

The vibrant landscape. I can't give it up. So many exciting things happening:
- RakuOS: immutable bootc image, but with a normal package manager. And Cosmic.
- Project Bluefin: the Dakota alpha is out, which is based on Gnome OS. So no more distro involved, pure Gnome as the basis.
- Butterknife: as mentioned yesterday Debian Stable, btrfs snapshots and a number of window managers to choose from (Qtile, Awesome, dwm, Sway, SwayFX, i3). Plus good looks and many, many script…

@sonnets@bots.krohsnest.com
2026-02-22 11:25:03

Sonnet 059 - LIX
If there be nothing new, but that which is
Hath been before, how are our brains beguil'd,
Which labouring for invention bear amiss
The second burthen of a former child.
Oh that record could with a backward look,
Even of five hundred courses of the sun,
Show me your image in some antique book,
Since mind at first in character was done,
That I might see what the old world could say
To this composed wonder of your …

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-19 00:30:00

Different Corners XI ▶️
不同的角落 XI ▶️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Rollei RPX 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Rollei RPX 400 (FF)

Image 1 — Alt Text (English)
A black‑and‑white street photograph featuring a convex traffic mirror mounted on a pole. Above the mirror is a worn traffic sign. Reflected in the mirror is a traditional building with ornate roof details, several pedestrians, and another pole. Tree branches and part of a tiled roof frame the upper portion of the image. The scene blends old architectural elements with modern street infrastructure.
Image 1 — Alt Text (Chinese)
一张黑白街景照片，画面中心是一面安装在…

Rollei RPX 400 (FF)

Image 3 — Alt Text (English)
A black‑and‑white street scene showing two people walking past a wall covered in dark spray‑paint marks and smudges. One person holds a drink with a straw. The wall behind them is rough and weathered, with a small hole and a wire protruding from it. The overall atmosphere is gritty and urban, capturing a candid moment of daily life.
Image 3 — Alt Text (Chinese)
一张黑白街景照片，两个人从一面布满喷漆痕迹和污渍的墙前走过，其中一人手里拿着带吸管的饮料。墙面粗糙破旧，有一个小洞和一根伸出的电线。整体氛围带有都市的粗粝感，呈现日常生活…

Rollei RPX 400 (FF)

Image 2 — Alt Text (English)
A black‑and‑white photograph of a narrow alley entrance lined with brick walls. Multiple birdcages hang overhead, some containing birds, along with gourds and tangled wires. A man sits on the left, leaning on a motorcycle while looking at his phone. Calendars and posters cover the wall behind him. On the right, a small table holds jars, and bags labeled “cat litter” sit nearby. The alleyway behind is dark and recedes into shadow.
Image 2 — Alt T…

Rollei RPX 400 (FF)

Image 4 — Alt Text (English)
A black‑and‑white photograph of a crowded hardware store entrance filled with plumbing supplies. Pipes, hoses, boxes, and various fittings are stacked densely. Two people inside appear to be talking or making a transaction. Chinese signage above the entrance advertises plumbing and hardware products, and the address “Andingmen Inner Street No. 242” is visible. The scene captures the busy, cluttered character of a small urban shop.
Image 4 — Alt …

@annsev@troet.cafe
2026-03-22 19:18:15

Darth #Trum's threats are so utterly brainless. He could have left it at that, because no one would take him seriously—certainly not Iran.
What's the point? He's acting like a child.
This U.S. "Gröfaz" will plunge the U.S. into a deep crisis and severely damage the country's image.
#Iran

Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2026-02-20 19:58:27

The only genuine image of the 2026 annular #SolarEclipse I've seen so far - and at an extremely short wavelength of only 17 nanometers, from the Proba 2 satellite: https://proba2.sidc.be/Eclipse17February2026 (which sees the solar corona in emission, so the Sun doesn't have a sharply defined edge).

@qurlyjoe@mstdn.social
2026-02-21 18:50:29

6 seems generous.

Meme. Slack-jawed image of Trump’s face.
“We’ve got this perverse situation in which the vast analytic powers of the entire world are being spent trying to understand a guy whose thoughts are often just six fireflies beeping randomly in a jar.” — David Brooks

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-22 07:31:12

#Blakes7 Series D, Episode 04 - Stardrive
VILA: Hey, just think. If we can get hold of one of those drives and swap it for the clapped out unit on our ship-
AVON: That will be our immediate objective. Where is Dr. Plaxton now?
https://

Claude Sonnet 4.6 describes the image as: "This image is from the classic BBC Television series **Blake's 7**, likely from a later series given the distinctive Scorpio spacecraft interior setting. The scene takes place on the flight deck, recognizable by its characteristic ribbed/ridged seating arrangement and the transparent equipment console visible in the foreground.

The five crew members are seated in the spacecraft's distinctive molded crew stations. The set design reflects the show's sig…

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-03-20 21:51:39

For #footpathfriday I'm using this photo!
We went out on a very cloudy day, assumig that we'd also get into rain.
But we didn't want to hold ourselfes back and hike into the clouds. of course, we didn't have epic vistas - but the mood up there was just unique. The limited visibility, the lack of sounds, the dim light.
I really enjoyed that day!

A tranquil and atmospheric rural scene unfolds in this image, capturing the quiet beauty of a frosty morning. The foreground features a field blanketed in a light layer of frost, its grassy surface glistening under the soft light of the rising sun. The frost adds a delicate sparkle, enhancing the peaceful and crisp atmosphere of the scene.

In the background, a cluster of quaint houses nestles at the foot of a rolling hill, their rooftops also touched by frost. The houses, with their rustic cha…

@barochat@mastodon.social
2026-02-21 23:10:46

From: @…
https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/116110933323023409

Peter Gleick (@petergleick@fediscience.org)
Attached: 1 image You are here. We've breached 430 ppm CO2. #climatechange

@roland@devdilettante.com
2026-02-21 01:57:09

"yours is a gofundme waiting to happen" LOL OMG :-) so true
https://mastodon.online/@davidaugust/116106119593768664

David August ❌👑 (@davidaugust@mastodon.online)
Attached: 1 image #USpol #Norway #taxes #tax

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-04-22 15:01:04

last night, i resumed picking through an interviewee's slightly muddled anecdote, searched a bunch of ancillary terms, & at 2 am finally landed on this absurd long-lost 1975 image that gave me a solid, sustained giggle: grateful dead hustler-in-chief ron rakow lurking behind jack nicholson.

Jack Nicholson talks to socialite as Rakow lurks

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 19:05:55

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 with new "thinking capabilities", allowing it to search the web to help it create multiple images from a single prompt (Emma Roth/The Verge)
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/916166/openai-chatg…

OpenAI’s updated image generator can now pull information from the web
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Images 2, the latest version of its AI-powered image generator, which comes with the ability to search the web to inform its output.

@frankel@mastodon.top
2026-03-14 09:25:35

How #Container Images Actually Work: Layers, Configs, Manifests, Indexes, and More
https://labs.iximiuz.com/tutorials/container-image-from-scratch

How Container Images Actually Work: Layers, Configs, Manifests, Indexes, and More | iximiuz Labs
A practical deep dive into container image internals that will help you build a clear mental model of how images are composed, identified, stored, and distributed across registries.

@nfdi4culture@nfdi.social
2026-04-20 14:01:07

🚀 Hallo an alle 3D-Enthusiasten! Der Countdown für unsere 3D@NFDI Roadshow am Mittwochvormittag läuft. Seid dabei und meldet Euch an - die Registrierung endet heute um 18 Uhr!
👉 Registrierung: https://events.nfdi4culture.de/event/54/
🔭 Das ist Eure Chance, einen gesammelten Überbl…

CC0 Autor:in: Katja Sternitzke (Based on an Image by MJH Shikder on Pixabay (6873012)), Hintergrund mit Netzwerkstruktur, Farbverlauf und dem Veranstaltungstitel und -datum

@DrPlanktonguy@ecoevo.social
2026-02-21 14:30:15

Weekend #Plankton Factoid 🦠🦐
Recently, Japanese researchers found some odd DNA in a dinoflagellate cell, which isn't really an Archaea, or a virus, but something else entirely. Apparently symbiotic or parasitic, with an extreme genome reduction, Sukunaarchaeum mirabile has the genetic coding to replicate, but not sustain itself metabolically, so is it life or not alive? Classifying organ…

image/jpeg a microscopic photograph of a dotted textured pink coloured single-celled organism with a dark orange inclusion.
Citharistes regius, dinoflagellate by Takuro Nakayama, Mami Nomura, Akinori Yabuki, Kogiku Shiba, Kazuo Inaba & Yuji Inagaki. CC BY 4.0.

@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2026-04-16 16:30:50

Franklin Graham defends Trump from backlash over image depicting himself as Jesus (Finya Swai/Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/16/franklin-graham-trump-jesus-image-00876201
http://www.memeorandum.com/260416/p59#a260416p59

@philip@mastodon.mallegolhansen.com
2026-03-20 17:33:01

4. Sam Altman’s panties are wet just thinking about you paying for a swarm of agents. And I for one don’t want that image in my head.

@eana@s.1a23.studio
2026-03-22 20:53:45

There’s no way #i18nFails
i18nfails.1a23.studio/posts/theres-no-way

There’s no way | i18n fails
How could you ever have an installation pathway of length of 32 characters or more?!

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-03-21 05:57:23

straight into my veins https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:pnx2fjuannbdpy3337ggthpp/post/3mhjtyhwunc27

George Pearkes peark.es@bsky.brid.gy

"We got a spicy Senate caucus revolt story from the WSJ for some Friday night fun.

Murphy, Warren, Smith all named."

And then a link to a WSJ article.

The Wall Street Journal Article. The headline: "Growing Frustration With Chuck Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him"

subhed: "Some Capitol Hill Democrats are discussing how to get the N.Y. senator to step aside as minority leader amid concerns about his negotiating style and midterms strategy"

Then there's an image of the most useless man in U.S. politics: Chuck Schumer, an old man in a suit with ridiculous brown grandpa glasses and a receding hairline. Oh, and a US flag lapel pin, to complete…

George Pearkes (@peark.es)
We got a spicy Senate caucus revolt story from the WSJ for some Friday night fun. Murphy, Warren, Smith all named. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/chuck-schumer-democrat-leadership-replacement-talks-666f1d75?st=SB7CF3&reflink=article_copyURL_share

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-21 19:46:16

Series C, Episode 07 - Children of Auron
SERVALAN: Tell them to have specimens ready for analysis.
GINKA: Right.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/307/232 B7B5

Claude Sonnet 4.5 20250929 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene from the classic BBC Television series "Blake's 7". The photograph captures an elegant figure seated in a white chair, wearing a striking black one-shoulder garment with metallic silver detailing around the neckline. The styling is distinctly bold and theatrical, featuring a short dark pixie haircut, dramatic eye makeup, and deep red lipstick that emphasizes the character's commanding presence.

The setting appears to …

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-04-22 04:30:02

City Silhouettes IV 🏙️
城市轮廓线 IV 🏙️
📷 Pentax 6x7
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400 (6x7)
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (6x7)

English

A black-and-white photograph of a traditional Chinese building entrance. The entrance features a tiled roof with upturned eaves and a wooden door adorned with decorative metal studs. The door is set within brick walls, and a small sign displaying the number "15" is positioned above the door. Shadows of tree branches are cast across the door and the ground.

中文

一张黑白照片，拍摄的是中国传统建筑的入口。入口处有翘角的瓦屋顶和一扇装饰有金属钉的木门。门两侧是砖墙，门上方有一个写着“15”的小牌子。树枝的影子投射在门和地面上。

Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (6x7)

English

A black-and-white photograph of a modern architectural structure. The image features a patterned wall with geometric designs, casting intricate shadows on the ground. Several parked motorbikes are visible on the left side, and a tree-lined sidewalk runs parallel to the wall.

中文

一张黑白照片，照片中是一个现代建筑结构。图片展示了一面带有几何图案的墙，图案在地面上投射出错综复杂的影子。左侧停放着几辆摩托车，墙边有一条种满树的人行道。

Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (6x7)

English

A black-and-white photograph showing two people walking past a traditional Chinese building entrance. The entrance has a tiled roof and a large wooden door. The walls are constructed from gray bricks, and an air conditioning unit is mounted on the right side. Shadows of tree branches are visible on the door and the ground.

中文

一张黑白照片，照片中有两个人走过中国传统建筑的入口。入口处有瓦屋顶和一扇大木门。墙是用灰砖砌成的，右侧墙上安装有一台空调。树枝的影子投射在门和地面上。

Lucky LUCKY SHD 400 (6x7)

English

A black-and-white photograph of a street scene with traditional Chinese architecture. The image shows a storefront with a large menu board displaying images and text. The menu board is attached to the front of the building, and a small statue or decoration is near the entrance. Shadows of tree branches are cast on the ground and the building.

中文

一张黑白照片，照片中是一个带有中国传统建筑的街道场景。图片展示了一个店铺的门面，门前有一个大菜单板，上面有图片和文字。菜单板附在建筑的前面，入口处有一个小雕像或装饰品。树枝的影子投射在地面和建筑上。

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-19 13:30:44

Adobe’s AI image generator can now be trained on your own art
Adobe is launching customizable AI image generators that can mimic specific artistic styles and character designs.

@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2026-03-19 08:44:26

Quick test of recording from the mill on the $40 amazon USB microscope/endoscope/whatever camera.
Endmill is 250 μm diameter for scale, overall camera FOV a couple of mm. The QFN lands around the perimeter are 500 μm pitch.
Vibration degrades the image quite a bit when the motor is running due to the rather unstable mount I have right now. You can see in the last few seconds when I turn the spindle off, the image quality improves a lot.
Audio is not great, but with a mill s…

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-04-22 15:02:27

when i think about #research as being fun & rewarding & something that can't be automated, it's that 2 am giggle fit as much as it is finding the image itself, getting to the realization that a batshit anecdote was at least partially true (& requires even further research).

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-02-21 22:07:54

Morteratsch and the majestic Bernina range in full glory 🤩
Yes! That's what I'm talking about... Reprint was successful and much improved! Tweaked negative, new developer mix & weaker toner for more neutral grays. Also built an interim solution/contraption (involving 6kg of books as weight) to ensure the contact print is sharp everywhere...
As for the scene in the image: These are the highest mountains of the central eastern Alps (Piz Bernina on the right is 4048m, th…

Phone picture of a 8x10" sheet of paper with a slightly smaller kallitype print of a glacier surrounded by majestic snow capped mountains. Surrounding the print is a dark border of hand painted emulsion.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-21 07:28:48

#Blakes7 Series B, Episode 03 - Weapon
COSER: What do you suppose happened?
RASHEL: People must have left.
COSER: I can see that, but why did they leave? This isn't a Federation colony planet, so who were they anyway?
RASHEL: Perhaps they were free.

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Scene Description

This image appears to be from a science fiction production, likely from the 1970s based on the visual style and costume design. The scene takes place in what looks like a futuristic spacecraft or space station interior, with distinctive curved metallic walls and architectural elements visible in the background.

Two characters are shown in conversation. The figure on the left wears a black outfit with ornate metal studded details ar…

@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-03-15 16:23:33

🐞 Mirror image pheromones help beetles 'swipe right' to find mates
#bugs

Mirror image pheromones help beetles 'swipe right' to find mates
There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners. If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it's a matter of distinguishing left from right. New work from U.S. and Chinese scientists, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows how these beetles use mirror-image pheromones to find a mate. The work could lead to better monitoring and control of significant agricultural pests.

@eana@s.1a23.studio
2026-03-22 20:02:50

Report 🚨 #i18nFails
i18nfails.1a23.studio/posts/report

Report 🚨 | i18n fails
Can an LLM report itself with a report?

@aardrian@toot.cafe
2026-04-10 16:13:50

ICYMI, CSS Image Animation Module Level 1 FPWD landed yesterday:
https://www.w3.org/TR/css-image-animation-1/
It mostly punts accessibility, partly from misunderstanding.
I filed three issues so far:
•

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-22 10:23:30

Series C, Episode 02 - Powerplay
SERVALAN: Good. That will be all for the moment.
[Scene - the forest on the planet's surface]
LOM: We will rest.
VILA: Much further to go?
LOM: Not far. [to Mall] Scout the ground ahead. [To Vila] The hunters are out.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/302/165

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Scene Description

This image captures two women in what appears to be a futuristic interior setting, characterized by sleek geometric wall panels and a minimalist design aesthetic typical of 1970s science fiction production design.

On the left stands a woman wearing a striking green and black ensemble consisting of a black long-sleeved top paired with a bright green quilted tunic or dress. She accessorizes with a coordinating green headband featurin…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-21 16:43:55

Series B, Episode 02 - Shadow
ENFORCER: She's not your agent.
LARGO: Ohh, but she is. That dreamhead is going to tell us exactly where Blake and his friends decide to go.
[Flight deck of the Liberator. A small ball of shadow is in Zen's analysis dome]
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/202/377

Claude Haiku 4.5 20251001 describes the image as: "# Black and White Portrait from Blake's 7

This is a black and white promotional or scene photograph from the classic BBC Television series "Blake's 7." The image captures a man in formal attire, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, photographed against a stark black background. He displays a characteristic expression—a slight, knowing smile with a raised eyebrow—while holding what appears to be a small spherical object near his face, examini…

@cjust@infosec.exchange
2026-02-21 01:26:23

#Shitpost #Shitposting #ProudToBeCanadian

The image is a medium shot of a male hockey player in a red uniform, wearing a helmet and a goalie's glove on his left hand. He is raising his gloved hand in the air, with his mouth open in an excited yell. His jersey is bright red with black accents and features a prominent black maple leaf emblem on the chest. He appears to be celebrating or acknowledging a crowd.

Behind him, a crowd of people is visible, with many hands reaching out towards him, suggesting a congratulatory moment or a "high…

@DrPlanktonguy@ecoevo.social
2026-02-14 14:30:49

Weekend #Plankton Factoid 🦠🦐
A recent review in #Science highlights knowledge gaps of the "calcifying plankton" role for biogenic carbon removal in #climate models. Coccolithophores (algae), f…

image/jpeg a scanning electron microscopic image of an algae cells covered in round porous plates that look like inflatable lifeboats. Public domain.

image/jpeg a microscope image of a group of yellow, puffy, star-shaped plankton covered in little holes. Source Alain Couette CC-BY-SA 3.0.

image/jpeg a microscopic nearly transparent snail with a tight spiral shell extends its feeding structure. Source NOAA, public domain.

image/jpeg a microscopic photograph of a spherical organism covered in long pointed spikes. Rhabdosphaera clavigera from Montiero et al. 2016. CC-BY-SA 4.0.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 04:55:48

Tim Cook reshaped Apple in his own image and exits as CEO on his own terms, seemingly picking the right successor in John Ternus, much like Jobs did with Cook (John Gruber/Daring Fireball)
https://daringfireball.net/2026/04/another_day_has_come

Another Day Has Come
If you agree that Apple itself was It’s hard to imagine a more orderly, confidence-inspiring, exciting-but-not-at-all-surprising, this-feels-right way to do this.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-23 00:30:03

Some City Some Nature 🏙️🪾
一些城一些自然 🏙️🪾
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF)

English Alt Text:
A black and white image of a mountainous landscape with rugged terrain in the background. Two tall metal transmission towers dominate the foreground, with power lines stretching horizontally across the sky. At the base of the towers, rooftops of buildings peek through the vegetation. The scene contrasts natural majesty with industrial presence, highlighting how infrastructure intersects with untouched land. The monochrome effect adds drama and starkness to the co…

ERA 100 (FF)

English Alt Text:
A close-up black and white photograph of a metal wire fence with a diamond-shaped pattern. Dense foliage surrounds and weaves through the fence, with large, broad leaves suggesting a mature plant overtaking the structure. The contrast between the rigid geometry of the fence and the organic curves of the leaves highlights nature’s quiet persistence. The monochrome palette emphasizes texture and depth, drawing attention to the interplay of light and shadow on both …

ERA 100 (FF)

English Alt Text:
A narrow, unpaved alleyway winds between overgrown vegetation and a low stone wall. The wall is topped with broken ceramic shards, possibly remnants of dishes or pots. On the right, a wooden fence post leans amid wild plants. In the distance, small brick structures peek through the foliage, suggesting an abandoned or rural setting. The black and white tone evokes nostalgia and quiet decay, capturing a moment of stillness in a forgotten place.
中文替代文字：
这是一条狭窄的未铺设小径…

ERA 100 (FF)

English Alt Text:
A moody black and white photograph featuring the silhouette of a leafless tree branch in the foreground. On the right, leafy branches add texture. In the background, faint outlines of a road, vegetation, and power lines stretch across a dim sky, possibly at twilight or under overcast conditions. The composition evokes solitude and quiet contemplation, with stark contrasts between the dark branches and the pale sky.
中文替代文字：
这是一张黑白照片，画面前景是一根光秃的树枝剪影，右侧有些带叶的枝条增添层次。背景…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 19:15:54

OpenAI says that ChatGPT Images 2.0 has a stronger understanding of non-Latin text rendering in languages like Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Bengali (Amanda Silberling/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/21/chatgpts-new-images-2-…

ChatGPT's new Images 2.0 model is surprisingly good at generating text | TechCrunch
ChatGPT Images 2.0, the newest image-generation model from OpenAI, shows just how much AI capabilities have evolved over the last few years.

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-03-20 04:49:11

how your email finds me, etc. https://mastodon.social/@moshboy/116191941095164732

moshboy (@moshboy@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image interactive baseball accessory, pc (1996) https://archive.org/details/video-games-magazine-january-1996/page/n75/mode/2up

@DrPlanktonguy@ecoevo.social
2026-04-11 13:01:40

Weekend #Plankton Factoid 🦠🦐
With the safe return of NASA's Artemis II, it is time to talk about plankton space #science 🛰. PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is the latest advanced observing satellite launched Feb 2024 which carries the OCI Ocean Colour Instrument measuring hyp…

image/png a satellite image identifies two different algal communities in the ocean off South Africa on Feb. 28, 2024. The central panel of this image shows Synechococcus in pink and picoeukaryotes in green. The left panel of this image shows a natural color view of the ocean, and the right panel displays the concentration of the photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll-a used to identify the presence of phytoplankton. This is the first composite image from the Ocean Colour Instrument on the PACE sat…

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-02-16 09:42:04

Made new test prints on some off-cuts, using a slightly stronger developer solution than usual to see impact on max. depth. The main image (Eagle Creek, Oregon) is using 18% sodium acetate (curve corrected negative), the test strips are of 20% and 15% solutions (both uncorrected). The phone capture doesn't really show the differences too well, but I think I will go for the 18-20% from now on...
(Btw. The original image is here:

iPhone photo of 3 printed pieces of paper on a table., the largest showing a kallitype print of a moody scene of a mountain creak flowing through a wintry forest canyon. Below the main image are two smaller test strips showing gradients and checkerboard patterns (partially cut off)

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-21 15:30:52

Anthropic started requiring government-issued photo IDs and selfies from some users to prevent access from US adversaries like China, Russia, and North Korea (Juro Osawa/The Information)
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropics-id-verifi…

Anthropic’s ID Verification Imperils Chinese Founders
Anthropic has quietly flourished in China thanks to businesses—including big tech firms and startups—circumventing Anthropic’s official restrictions on usage. That may soon change.Anthropic last week started requiring some customers to provide a government-issued photo ID and an image of ...

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-18 11:30:03

& Up & Down 😵
又上又下 😵
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 1:
This is a black-and-white photograph of a pedestrian over walk. The walk has a unique architectural design with sharp, angular lines and metal railings. The structure is elevated, supported by pillars, and there is a sidewalk underneath with bicycles parked along the side. The photo is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the geometric shapes and shadows of the building.

中文:
这是一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一座过街天桥。天桥具有独特的建筑设计，线条锐利，角度分明，并且有金属扶手。建筑物由柱子支撑，下方有一条人行道，沿路停放着自行车。照片从低角度拍摄，…

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 2:
This black-and-white photograph shows a close-up of a set of concrete stairs. The stairs are worn and show signs of aging, with visible cracks and uneven surfaces. The photo captures the texture and details of the concrete, emphasizing the ruggedness and passage of time.

中文:
这是一张黑白照片，特写拍摄了一组混凝土楼梯。楼梯显得破旧，有明显的裂缝和不平整的表面。照片捕捉到混凝土的质感和细节，强调了岁月的痕迹和粗犷感。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 3:
This black-and-white photograph shows a close-up of a wooden fence post. The post is tied together with wire, and the wood appears weathered and aged. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the texture and details of the wooden post.

中文:
这张黑白照片特写拍摄的是一个木制栅栏柱。柱子由铁丝捆绑在一起，木材看起来经受风吹雨打，显得老旧。背景模糊，将注意力集中在木柱的质感和细节上。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 4:
This black-and-white photograph captures a person sitting alone on a low wall or ledge in an urban setting. The person is silhouetted against a modern building in the background, which features large windows and a sleek design. The scene is peaceful, with a sense of solitude and contemplation.

中文:
这张黑白照片拍摄的是一个独自坐在城市低墙或台阶上的人。人物被背景中一栋现代建筑的剪影衬托，这栋建筑有大面积的窗户和简洁的设计。场景宁静，带有一种孤独和沉思的氛围

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-02-20 14:55:53

based on highly unscientific observation over the past 6 weeks, the t***a dealership i regularly walk by in brooklyn has stopped selling c********ks, no longer on the showroom floor & none parked out back. https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/116103440455128250

Ars Technica (@arstechnica@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image Tesla slashes Cybertruck prices as it tries to move (unpainted) metal The stainless steel pickup truck is Tesla's first real flop. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slashes-cybertruck-prices-as-it-tries-to-move-unpainted-metal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-22 11:30:20

Mundane Things II 🌀
普通物件 II🌀
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English
A black and white photograph of several wooden rocking horses arranged in a row on a paved area. In the background, there are blurred figures of people and a motorcycle. A child is seen playing near one of the rocking horses.
中文
一张黑白照片，拍摄的是几个木制摇摆木马排成一排放在铺砌的区域。背景中有模糊的人影和一辆摩托车。一个孩子在其中一个摇摆木马附近玩耍。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English
A black and white photograph of a traditional building with a tiled roof and ornate eaves. The building has a closed metal shutter door, and shadows of tree branches are cast on the shutter and the ground. A tree is visible on the left side of the image. There are a few objects, including a bucket and a traffic cone, placed on the ground in front of the shutter.
中文
一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一座传统建筑，建筑有瓦片屋顶和精美的屋檐。建筑前有一个关闭的金属卷帘门，树枝的影子投射在卷帘门和地面上。照片左侧可见一棵树，卷帘门前的地面上放着几样物品，包括一个水桶和一个交…

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English
A black and white photograph of a closed metal shutter door. The shutter door has horizontal lines and is partially covered by shadows of tree branches. At the top of the shutter, there is some text that is not clearly legible.
中文
一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一个关闭的金属卷帘门。卷帘门有水平线条，部分被树枝的影子遮住。卷帘门顶部有一些文字，但不太容易辨认。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English
A black and white photograph of a brick wall with a window that has decorative latticework. The window is above a bicycle that is parked against the wall. Shadows of tree branches are cast on the wall and the bicycle.
中文
一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一面砖墙，墙上有一扇带装饰性花格的窗户。窗户下方靠着一辆自行车。树枝的影子投射在墙和自行车上。

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-21 13:32:44

Series D, Episode 09 - Sand
SERVALAN: To soulful music?
TARRANT: Oh preferably. How did you get away from the Liberator?
SERVALAN: It was difficult.
TARRANT: It was impossible.
SERVALAN: Manifestly not.
TARRANT: So how?
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/409/205 B7B2…

Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "I can see this appears to be from a science fiction television production, likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s based on the visual style and set design. The scene shows two people in what appears to be a futuristic spacecraft interior or space station setting. The set features sleek, curved furniture and metallic surfaces with dramatic lighting that creates a moody atmosphere with purple and pink tones.

One person is reclining on what looks like a…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-22 07:20:28

#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 12 - Death-Watch
VILA: Well, how can you enjoy yourself staying here? [Dayna exits]
CALLY: Well, maybe it's got something to do with the fact that you won't be.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/31…

Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7" from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The setting is clearly a futuristic spacecraft interior, with characteristic hexagonal viewports and sleek control panels visible in the background showing stars in space.

The scene shows three characters in a tense conversation aboard what appears to be the Liberator spacecraft. On the left is a woman with curly dark hair wearin…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-08 20:55:45

Luma AI debuts Uni-1, an image model that combines image understanding and generation in a single architecture, topping Nano Banana 2 on logic-based benchmarks (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder)
https://the-decoder.com/luma-ais-new-u

Luma AI's new Uni-1 image model tops Nano Banana 2 and GPT Image 1.5 on logic-based benchmarks
Luma AI takes on OpenAI and Google with Uni-1, a model that combines image understanding and generation in a single architecture and reasons through prompts as it creates.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-22 19:49:21

Series C, Episode 08 - Rumours of Death
[Liberator. Teleport bay.]
TARRANT: [V.O.] You can tell Avon the new orbit is now confirmed and steady. Green on all systems.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/308/364 B7B5

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "I can see a woman in a red draped top standing at what appears to be a control panel or desk in a sci-fi setting. The background features modern, minimalist design elements including hexagonal lighting panels on the wall and a curved architectural style typical of futuristic set design. She's positioned at what looks like a technical console with various controls and displays. The lighting is bright and clinical, contributing to the high-tech atmosphere…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-20 07:16:50

#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 05 - The Harvest of Kairos
JARVIK: And so are you. But when was the last time you felt the warmth of the Earth's sun on your naked back? Or lifted your face to the heavens, and laughed with the joy of being alive? How long since you wept at the death of a friend? [Pause.] Doesn't mean a thing to you, does it, Madam President? You've surrounded your…

GPT 4.1 Nano describes the image as: "This image depicts a scene set in what appears to be a futuristic or sci-fi environment, possibly a spaceship or advanced facility, indicated by the minimalistic, metallic decor and lighting. Two characters are engaged in a tense or serious interaction: a man on the left wearing a space or sci-fi styled jacket with padded sections and a neutral expression, and a woman on the right with short dark hair, dramatic makeup, and a distinctive outfit featuring a w…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-15 00:30:02

Rare Colours Red 🟥🟥
稀有的色彩红 🟥🟥
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Cinestill 800T (FF)
#filmphotography #Photography #Art

CineStill 800T (FF)

A nighttime scene showing a glowing green neon sign viewed through a window. The sign reads “THE MUSIC STREET,” but the letters appear reversed because they are seen from behind the glass. The neon light reflects strongly on the surface, creating a bright green haze. Behind the sign, faint outlines of plants and a building with lit windows are visible, giving the scene an urban, atmospheric feeling.
Image 1 – 中文替代文字
夜间场景，一块绿色霓虹灯牌透过玻璃窗被看到。灯牌上写着“THE MUSIC STREET”，但因从玻璃背面观看，文字…

CineStill 800T (FF)

Image 3 – English Alt Text
A paved walkway with embedded horizontal red LED light strips glowing at night. Several people walk across the area, but only their legs and feet are visible. The red lights contrast with the gray stone surface, creating a modern, graphic pattern that guides movement or adds decorative interest.
Image 3 – 中文替代文字
一条铺石步道上嵌有水平红色 LED 灯带，在夜间发光。几个人从灯带上方走过，只能看到他们的腿和脚。红光与灰色石面形成鲜明对比，呈现出现代感强烈的视觉效果。

CineStill 800T (FF)

Image 2 – English Alt Text
A building entrance at night illuminated by bright red neon signage. The wall displays a grid of English and Chinese words related to gemstones and jewelry, such as “silver,” “jade,” “pearl,” “ruby,” and “emerald.” The entrance has glass doors showing a brightly lit interior. Silhouettes of people stand or walk in front of the building, adding a sense of movement and urban energy.
Image 2 – 中文替代文字
夜间的建筑入口被红色霓虹灯照亮。墙面上以网格形式展示与宝石和珠宝相关的中英文词语，如“silver”…

CineStill 800T (FF)

Image 4 – English Alt Text
A modern outdoor shopping area at night with illuminated storefronts. Visible signs include “WETIDONE,” “GENTLE MONSTER,” and “Vivienne Westwood.” A large digital screen displays a man in a blue jacket as part of an advertisement. Directional signs in Chinese and English point toward “SOUTH PIAZZA” and “SANLITUN ROAD.” A few people walk through the brightly lit commercial space.
Image 4 – 中文替代文字
夜间的现代户外商业区，店铺灯光明亮。可见的招牌包括“WETIDONE”“GENTLE MONSTER”“…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-22 16:56:51

Series D, Episode 06 - Headhunter
VENA: Lies! They wouldn't fight!
SOOLIN: [Sitting next to Vena.] They fired interceptor missiles at the ship. I'd say that was a reasonable imitation. Drink this.
VENA: What sort of people are you?
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/406/117 B7…

Claude Haiku 4.5 20251001 describes the image as: "# Blake's 7 Scene

This scene from the classic BBC Television series "Blake's 7" depicts two women in what appears to be an interior spacecraft or station setting. The woman on the left wears a striking red and white striped military-style uniform with a gold pendant, her dark hair styled in a short, sleek cut. She gazes thoughtfully to the side, her expression contemplative.

The woman on the right has blonde hair styled in an upswept fashion …

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-20 14:11:10

Series D, Episode 05 - Animals
SERVALAN: Nonsense, its old stuff. No use to anybody. Tell me.
ARDUS: I regret I cannot.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/405/199 B7B3

Claude Sonnet 4.5 20250929 describes the image as: "This image captures a dramatic scene from the classic BBC Television series "Blake's 7." The setting appears to be an elegant, modernist interior with distinctive striped wall paneling featuring vertical lines in cream and beige tones. A horizontal strip of lighting creates an atmospheric glow across the middle of the wall.

Jacqueline Pearce commands the frame in this scene, positioned at what appears to be a sleek desk or console. She wears …

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-14 16:40:55

Microsoft debuts MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a faster version of its flagship text-to-image model, which it says offers production-ready quality at ~50% the cost (Michael Nuñez/VentureBeat)
https://venturebeat.com/technology/microsof…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-11 11:30:02

Some Places with Snow II ❄️
一些有雪的地方 II ❄️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 1 – English Alt Text
A black‑and‑white photograph showing several leafless trees on the left side of the frame. Their thin branches extend upward and outward against a blank sky that occupies the right side. Among the branches, a small star‑shaped object is visible, positioned slightly above the center. The scene is quiet and minimal, with strong contrast between the dark branches and the pale sky.
Image 1 – 中文替代文字
一张黑白照片，画面左侧是几棵没有树叶的树，细长的树枝向上和向外伸展。右侧是空白的天空，占据了大部…

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 4 – English Alt Text
A black‑and‑white close view of a gravel surface. Two parallel curved tracks run through the gravel, suggesting something small moved across it. The gravel pieces vary in size and create a rough texture. The tracks are slightly darker than the surrounding stones and form gentle arcs across the frame.
Image 4 – 中文替代文字
一张黑白的近景照片，显示一片碎石地面。两条平行的弯曲痕迹穿过碎石，似乎是某个小物体经过后留下的。碎石大小不一，形成粗糙的纹理。痕迹比周围的石子略深，在画面中呈弧形延伸。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

mage 3 – English Alt Text
A nighttime black‑and‑white image showing a triangular traffic sign behind a metal fence. The sign is illuminated and displays the character “让,” meaning “give way to.” Vertical and horizontal metal bars in the foreground partially obscure the sign, creating a grid‑like pattern. The background is dark, making the lit sign stand out.
Image 3 – 中文替代文字
一张黑白的夜间照片。画面中，一个三角形交通标志位于金属栅栏后方，标志被照亮，上面有“让”字。前景的金属栏杆形成网格状，部分遮挡了标志。背景较暗，使得被照亮的标志更加突出。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)

Image 2 – English Alt Text
A black‑and‑white outdoor scene with snow covering the ground. Patches of grass and small twigs protrude through the snow in the foreground. Behind them, dense branches from a coniferous tree fill much of the background, with needle‑like leaves creating a textured pattern. The contrast between the bright snow and the dark branches is prominent.
Image 2 – 中文替代文字
一张黑白的户外场景照片。前景是被积雪覆盖的地面，部分草丛和细小树枝从雪中露出。背景由密集的针叶树枝构成，针状叶片形成明显的纹理。画面中明亮的雪与深色的树枝形成强烈对…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-09 23:01:29

How Black Forest Labs, a 70-person startup based in Germany, became a top competitor in AI image generation; sources: it recently declined to partner with xAI (Maxwell Zeff/Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/black-forest-labs-ai-image-generation/

The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants
Black Forest Labs has long punched above its weight in the AI image generation space. Its next move? Powering physical AI.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-03-19 03:40:54

& Up & Down II 😵
又上又下 II 😵
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125, expired 1993
If you like my work, buy me a coffee from PayPal #filmphotography

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English:

A black-and-white photograph of bare tree branches against a clear sky. The branches are intricate and spread out, creating a web-like pattern. The image focuses on the natural structure of the branches without any leaves.
Mandarin Chinese:

这是一张黑白照片，拍摄的是光秃的树枝映衬在清澈的天空下。树枝错综复杂，四处延伸，形成网状图案。照片聚焦于树枝的自然结构，没有叶子。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English:

A black-and-white photograph showing the top of a traditional Chinese tiled roof. The roof tiles are arranged in a curved pattern, and there are plants and bushes in the foreground. The image captures the architectural details of the roof, with some overgrown vegetation around it.
Mandarin Chinese:

这是一张黑白照片，展示了中国传统瓦屋顶的顶部。屋顶的瓦片呈弯曲排列，前景中有植物和灌木。照片捕捉到屋顶的建筑细节，周围有一些过度生长的植被。

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English:

A black-and-white photograph of a semi-enclosed outdoor area. In the center, there is a tall floor polisher placed on a stack of bricks. To the right, there is a bucket with a cloth draped over it. The light from a window or opening casts shadows on the wall and floor, creating a contrast of light and shadow. The scene has an industrial or maintenance feel.
Mandarin Chinese:

这是一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一个半封闭的室外区域。中央有一个高大的地板打蜡机，放在一堆砖块上。右边有一个桶，上面搭着一块布。来自窗户或开口的光线在墙壁和地板上投射出影子，形…

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF)
English:

A black-and-white photograph of a brick wall with shadows of tree branches cast across it. The wall has a rectangular sign with Chinese characters and the number "64079119" on the right side. Below the sign, there is a handcart with a bucket and some ropes tied to it. The scene is partially shaded by the tree branches, creating a contrast of light and shadow on the wall.
Mandarin Chinese:

这是一张黑白照片，拍摄的是一面砖墙，树枝的影子投射在墙上。墙的右侧有一个长方形的标志牌，上面有中文字和数字“64079119”。标志牌下方有一…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-19 07:15:55

#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 09 - Sarcophagus
AVON: I didn't hear any terms, just something about "pets."
ALIEN: Cally would want you to live, I know that.
AVON: It must get tiresome for you, knowing so much.
VILA: Avon! Say you'll do as she says.

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "This image shows Paul Darrow in his iconic role as Kerr Avon from the classic BBC Television series "Blake's 7." He is wearing one of Avon's distinctive costumes — a black leather-look jacket featuring studded detailing, white/cream trim accents, and a front zipper, which is characteristic of the show's bold, futuristic costume design. The outfit reflects Avon's sharp, stylish persona that set him apart from other characters in the series.

Darrow is cap…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-04-17 00:25:49

Alibaba unveils Qwen3.6-35B-A3B, an open-weight MoE model with 35B total and 3B active parameters, saying it rivals larger dense models in agentic coding tasks (Qwen)
https://qwen.ai/blog?id=qwen3.6-35b-a3b

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-19 13:20:32

Series D, Episode 06 - Headhunter
VILA: That's almost exactly what I'd say. Did you get a good look at his face?
DAYNA: How does he do it?
TARRANT: It's something to do with that. [Points to black box.]
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/406/424 B7B3

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "This image is from the BBC Television series *Blake's 7*. The scene shows four crew members of the Liberator (later Scorpio) engaged in what appears to be an intense discussion or debate aboard their spacecraft.

On the far left stands Steven Pacey as Del Tarrant, wearing a distinctive green and white tunic, his curly hair characteristic of the role. He appears to be making a point to the group. In the center is Paul Darrow as Kerr Avon, dressed in his s…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-19 20:32:39

Series B, Episode 12 - The Keeper
VILA: [To Jenna] They haven't got him.
PATROL LEADER: Silence!!
GOLA: [To Travis] You know These people?
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/212/115 B7B5

Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7," which aired from 1978-1981. The scene shows three characters in what looks like a spaceship or futuristic interior setting, with angular metallic panels visible in the background.

On the left is a male character wearing a distinctive brown and black costume with a high collar, sporting dark hair with a somewhat tousled style. To the right is a female character wit…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-02-19 17:30:25

Series C, Episode 02 - Powerplay
VILA: But I'll be seeing you and Bar again, won't I?
ZEE: That's not allowed, I'm afraid.
BARR: Zee and I have work to do.
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/302/387 B7B4

Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image shows two women in what appears to be a scene from a period production, likely set in a mine or underground setting. Both wear distinctive safety helmets with striped patterns and mounted lamps - equipment typical of miners. The woman on the left has blonde, wavy hair and wears a dark v-neck garment, her expression showing concern or surprise with wide eyes. The woman on the right has long, dark brunette hair and also wears dark clothing, wi…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-03-19 10:17:57

Series D, Episode 12 - Warlord
TARRANT: [Consults his bracelet] Paraflame Five. It's lethal, get out!
[Comm room. Dayna and Zeeona watch as Tarrant checks around the door frame with a handheld scanner.]
https://blake.torpidity.net/m/412/400 B7B2

Claude Haiku 4.5 20251001 describes the image as: "# Blake's 7 Scene

This image captures a tense moment aboard a spaceship interior, characteristic of the classic BBC science fiction series. The setting features industrial corridors with illuminated control panels and metallic walls typical of the show's distinctive production design.

Three figures are present in the scene. On the left stands a character in a striking black outfit with metallic armor plating, displaying the elaborate costume …

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