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2024-12-11T16:09:10 conversation: 01jev7pmwrahxby7c4ta9h2629

Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp

Prompt:

describe

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  1. image/jpeg: https://static.simonwillison.net/static/2024/pelicans.jpg

Response:

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image depicts a large group of pelicans and other birds gathered closely together on a rocky outcrop. The birds are densely packed, with many overlapping and almost blending into one another. Behind them is a body of water with a dark shoreline or cliff visible in the distance. The scene appears to be taken on a relatively sunny day, with good lighting that illuminates the birds.

Birds:

  • Pelicans: The most prominent birds are the brown pelicans, characterized by their large, gray-brown bodies, long beaks, and prominent throat pouches. Some pelicans have white on their heads, suggesting that some of them are older birds. They are in various poses, some standing upright, others preening or interacting. They are positioned at the middle and upper parts of the rocks.
  • Smaller Birds: There are also many smaller, darker birds, possibly cormorants or gulls, scattered throughout the scene. They are often found closer to the ground. They all seem to have a similar appearance with dark plumage and short beaks. These are mixed in with and around the pelicans.
  • Arrangement: The birds appear clustered together. They are on top of the rocks in a way that shows that they are using the rocky outcropping as a place to rest. It is a crowded scene.

Environment:

  • Rocks: The birds are resting on a light-colored, rough rocky surface. It appears to be a natural outcropping, with various textured surfaces. The rocks form the base of the picture.
  • Water: In the background, there is a dark body of water, possibly the sea or a large lake. The water is mostly smooth, adding a sense of calm to the scene.
  • Background: There seems to be a rocky shore or cliff face in the far background. The background provides a contrast to the lighter colored rock surface and birds. The background is dark, almost solid colored.

Lighting and Color:

  • Light: The lighting in the photo is natural, bright, and provides plenty of detail on the birds' feathers. It appears to be coming from overhead, and there are minimal harsh shadows.
  • Colors: The color palette is mostly earthy tones. The pelicans have variations of browns and grays with white. The smaller birds are in shades of dark grey and browns. The rocks are a light grey, almost white, and the background is a dark gray.

Overall Impression:

The overall impression is that of a busy, natural habitat where various birds gather together. The image captures the wildness and the coexistence of different bird species. The scene feels peaceful and serene despite the large number of animals.

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aurbano commented Dec 11, 2024

Nice!

Just for fun, this is the image that ChatGPT generates based on that output
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gabiruh commented Dec 11, 2024

Nice!

Just for fun, this is the image that ChatGPT generates based on that output

Cool!

It would be nice to see what it would look like after a few iterations of description -> image gen -> description -> ...

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Nice!
Just for fun, this is the image that ChatGPT generates based on that output

Cool!

It would be nice to see what it would look like after a few iterations of description -> image gen -> description -> ...

that will become a Chinese whisper

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