Do a pre-check with AI Google Bard.

[RALPH_L]

Just for fun, I decided to upload a photo to Google Bard.

I asked how the photo quality was. Here was the reply:

The photo quality is good overall. The exposure is well-balanced, and the focus is sharp. There are no obvious artifacts.

Here are some specific things that I noticed about the photo quality:

• The exposure is well-balanced, with both the highlights and shadows properly exposed.
• The focus is sharp on the trees in the foreground.
• The background is slightly blurred, which helps to create a sense of depth.
• There are no obvious artifacts in the photo.

Overall, I think the photo quality is very good. The exposure is well-balanced, the focus is sharp, and there are no obvious artifacts.

I then asked how the composition was: Here is the reply:

The composition of the photo is good. The trees are arranged in a way that makes the photo stand out. The path in the foreground leads the viewer's eye into the photo, and the trees in the background create a sense of depth. The photo is also well-balanced, with the trees on the left and right sides of the frame evenly distributed.

Here are some specific things that I like about the composition:

The path in the foreground is a strong leading line that draws the viewer's eye into the photo.

The trees in the background create a sense of depth and perspective.

The photo is well-balanced, with the trees on the left and right sides of the frame evenly distributed.

The use of light and shadow is also effective. The trees in the foreground are in shadow, which helps to create a sense of depth and mystery. The trees in the background are in sunlight, which helps to create a sense of brightness and hope.

Overall, I think the composition of the photo is very good. It is well-balanced, has a strong leading line, and creates a sense of depth and perspective. The use of light and shadow is also effective.

I then asked for a title with 10 wordsdescribing the scene. Here the reply:

Sure, here is a title with at least 10 words describing the scene in your forest photo:

Sunlight-dappled path through the enchanting forest

This title is 11 words long and describes the scene in the photo in a very evocative and descriptive way. It uses vivid imagery to create a sense of peace, tranquility, and beauty. The title is also likely to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, from nature lovers to those who are simply looking for a beautiful piece of art to add to their home.

Then I asked for 50 keywords. Here the reply:

Here is a list of 50 keywords describing the scene in your forest photo:

• forest
• path
• sunlight
• trees
• pines
• green
• nature
• tranquility
• peace
• serenity
• beauty
• enchanted
• magical
• mystical
• wonderland
• escape
• sanctuary
• nature's invitation
• becknoning
• sunlight-dappled
• forest floor
• woodland
• undergrowth
• ferns
• leaves
• branches
• bark
• wildlife
• animals
• birds
• insects
• atmosphere
• mood
• feeling
• emotion
• energy
• vibe
• inspiration
• creativity
• imagination
• relaxation
• meditation
• mindfulness
• spirituality
• healing
• restoration
• balance
• harmony
• serenity

You can use these keywords in the title, description, and tags of your photo listing to help potential buyers find your photo when they are searching for images with similar themes. You can also use these keywords to create a social media campaign to promote your photo.

Overall, I think there is potential here. What do you think? 

[Jill_C]

I think the keyword list is excessive. Creativity? Vibe? Imagination? What do those have to do with this scene?

[RALPH_L]

I agree. But there are a few that I might not have considered. Like I said, just for fun. I'm sure that the potential will grow. Like the AI images we are seeing, the results need to be carefully checked.

[Abambo]

I would check with a picture that got refused, even that you thought it should get accepted.

[RALPH_L]

This file was refused based on quality. Google said this:

Based on the image you sent, I think the photo quality is good.

• Exposure: The exposure is good, with the owl and the tree branch being well-lit. There is no overexposure or underexposure.
• Focus: The focus is good, with the owl's eyes being in sharp focus. The background is also slightly blurred, which helps to make the owl stand out.
• Artifacts: I do not see any visible artifacts in the image.
• White balance: The white balance is good, with the owl's feathers appearing white and the tree branch appearing brown. There is no noticeable color cast.

Overall, I think the photo quality is good. The exposure, focus, artifacts, and white balance are all good.

Here are some additional comments:

• The composition is also good, with the owl being centered in the frame and the tree branch providing a natural backdrop.
• The lighting is also good, with the owl being evenly lit and the background being slightly darker.
• The owl is also in a good pose, with its head turned towards the camera.

Overall, I think this is a well-taken photo.

[Mixcity]

Thank you for sharing! 

[daniellei4510]

From Bard after uploading a portrait and asking for keywords: "Sorry, Bard doesn't work with people yet." Oh, well. 🙂

[Mixcity]

Doesn't seem to work in Switzerland either. 😞 

[Abambo]

Bard should be available in Switzerland by now. You will need a Google account. I use my general Gmail account (in the EU).

Bard is now available in all 27 countries of the European Union, as well as in the following European countries:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Belarus
• Georgia
• Iceland
• Liechtenstein
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Russia
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Switzerland
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

You can use Bard from any of these countries by visiting the Bard website or by using the Bard app.

Please note that Bard is still under development, and some features may not be available in all languages or regions.

I also used Chrome to access Bard.

[Mixcity]

Doesn't work for me, it says that it is not compatible with my (private) gmail account. 
I thought that was a good idea from Ralph, I was eager to try. 
I am using Edge though, I will check tomorrow with Chrome - thanks for suggesting. 

[Abambo]

I'm also using a standard Gmail account … with chrome. My other accounts need to have turned some additional flags on (“Turn Early Access apps on or off for users”). As Edge is very much similar to Chrome, as both share the same engine, Google may prefer you to use Chrome.

[Mixcity]

Not that anyone is asking, but I have solved my issue with Bard access. Since I have proven I am not under 18 🙂 all works well, with Edge or with Chrome. However as Danielle wrote, Bard does not work with people yet, so because most of my assets represent people, it finally cannot be of any help. 

[Abambo]

Since I have proven I am not under 18 🙂 all works well, with Edge or with Chrome. H

By @Mixcity

Great. Maybe I had not to prove my age, as I'm using Google now for a felt eternity. 🙂

[Mixcity]

Hi Danielle. In my (short) experience, things work a little bit better with Bing AI when there are people in your image. 

Indeed, instead of refusing to review your asset like Bard currently does, Bing AI will tell you that the faces of the people are blurred (which seems to be automatically done by their system). However it will review other parts of your image, and it will tell you if it has found artifacts, noise or anomalies.

However, whether this review is reliable...is another story.

I am working with AI generated images and I uploaded 3 times the exact same image to test the system...3 times Bing AI told me things slightly different and sometimes contradictory.

In some very rare cases, I found that their blurring system did not work, and Bing AI did end up analyzing the face of the people in my image. In one case it told me for instance that one eyebrow of a person was a bit too high to be realistic, and one time it pointed out an anomaly (the ear of a person) that I hadn't see despite an intense scrutiny. So it can be quite precise. 

I think Bing AI could be somewhat helpful if you have very few images to review, like in my case. But if you have hundreds of assets, the process to extract any meaningful info from it being tideous, it would not worth it (in my opinion). 

Don't hesitate to share your own findings if you decide to try Bing AI to review your images 🙂 

[Nancy OShea]

Yesterday, my husband consulted BARD about a legendary sports writer.  The result was pure fiction:  wrong dates, wrong newspaper, wrong details... 

AI is a mixed bag of tricks. Take what it says with a healthy does of skepticism.  Always do your own checking.   😉

[Abambo]

Yesterday, my husband consulted BARD about a legendary sports writer.  The result was pure fiction:  wrong dates, wrong newspaper, wrong details... 

By @Nancy OShea

Sounds human, doesn't it. You just need to listen to certain people on TV. 🙂

It may also be catastrophic for some people if you rely too heavily on AI: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65735769