The Beginning At Last

Power Visions (Experimental Edition)

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Kevin
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SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO PRESS THROUGH THE UNKNOWN TO FIND OUR POWER

Inspiration by Laura at Black Moon Lilith

Originally seen on Black Moon Lilith

Sometimes we have to go a bit outside the box to see what we are or aren’t capable of.

The above images are some of my first attempts to combine images I have generated with my own photography.

I first tried a week or so back and sent some of the results to Laura to see what she thought. The last picture is one that she featured in one of her recent posts (which I am very grateful for), so I guess we can deduce she enjoyed it.

I was hesitant about posting these at first, but then I decided I would go for it. I have enjoyed experimenting with these and shall likely continue playing around with the idea at times. Something about combining the two forms feels unique and challenging to me.

The whole point is, while it may not always be comfortable, don’t be afraid to press yourself from time to time with new writing techniques, new photo ideas, or what have you. This can apply to most anything, really. Diet, exercise, so on and so forth.

While these images are not perfect yet, I am proud of the effort and I hope you enjoy them too.

Stay powerful. And don’t be afraid to stray outside the comfort zone once in awhile.

©The Beginning At Last, November 2024

Comments

51 responses to “Power Visions (Experimental Edition)”

  1. Life is a dark ride Avatar
    Life is a dark ride

    Growth is always born in discomfort. 😉 Nice job.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much Tash. It was fun going a different route for once

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  2. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like the images. 😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Liz. Most appreciated. It was a fun experiment 😊😊

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  3. Samantha Joe "Sambuca" Woessner Avatar
    Samantha Joe “Sambuca” Woessner

    I think that they are lovely!! I love the moon one. 🖤🖤

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you Sammie! I’m very glad you enjoyed them! 😊

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  4. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Where darkness meets light. It collides

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  5. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    😍 you did an amazing job on these! I love them 🥰 and thank you for saying I was the inspiration ❤️ you’re my inspiration too! I think it’s great to try new things and since you’re enjoying doing them it’ll be a nice new creative endeavor for you 😘 looking forward to seeing what’s next! I’m glad you are feeling creative too. That’s important. 🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you. They’re not the highest end work I’ve ever done but it was fun for something different.
      Hopefully I can refine the technique and make it more seamless as I go.
      Very glad you like them, of course. I have others but I’m waiting to see if they get used elsewhere first 😉😘

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Oh yes they’ll be used 😉 once I get my writing energy back lolol. And as far as “highest end” they are beautiful and it’s just like starting anything new…you have some rough drafts and inspiration, as you go along, it becomes better and better. ❤️ 🥰

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Work in progress and all that lol
        For first attempts they’re not too bad. 🤷‍♂️

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I think they’re great 😍 🤗

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you so much 😍😍

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    2. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Ughh can you delete the extra “and” at the end? Unless you wanna add something to it 😆

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I think you typo on purpose just to make me fix them 😋😋

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      2. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Yes, I love to be a pain in your ass 😇

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      3. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Hmmmm…making me work a bit here 🤔

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      4. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Hmmm you like to make me work too! 🤪

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      5. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I know I do. Probably far harder than you make me work 😄

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      6. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        😂 you did that one to yourself! 😜 🤪

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        At least I’m semi-self aware 🤷‍♂️😄

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  6. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Well done

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you 😊😊

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  7. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    It doesn’t matter, if I or somebody else likes your images or not. You tried something else called it “experimental” and the result speaks for itself.

    You know at DDG, I see a lot of people experimenting and though I don’t always “like” it, the results are interesting and intriguing.

    Keep up the fantastic work and try more experimental stuff and forget people pleasing, that’s not where the fun is.

    Having said that, personally I appreciate the enchanting “Laura” images. Reminds me of a view into a “cloudy” crystal ball.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much Chris 😎
      I will certainly continue tinkering with them. If nothing else, it’s definitely fun trying to see what I can come up with.
      For a first go, I am not too disappointed. Hopefully I can refine them as I go.
      Have a great weekend my friend! 🙏

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      1. Chris Avatar
        Chris

        Likewise 🌞

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  8. Shweta Avatar
    Shweta

    Very valid point, Kevin. We come across opportunities for growth when we stray far from our comfort zones. I liked the results of this experiment but as Chris has said so wisely, it doesn’t matter. Keep experimenting and keep challenging yourself!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you Shweta. Very glad you liked them. It was fun and I look forward to doing more with the concept and refining my techniques 😊

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      1. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        You are most welcome 😊
        Hope you have lots of fun

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I shall certainly try lol

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  9. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Very impressive Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much Maggie. So glad you enjoyed them 😊

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        My pleasure Kevin 🙏🏻

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  10. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    This is interesting, Kevin. I haven’t worked with AI as yet but have seen some incredible photography/AI combinations. I think it is a legitimate art form, as long as photographers don’t sell it as pure photography. I guess it is the same for fine artists using AI. Like you say, it’s good to experiment.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much Mary. It was fun combining the two forms. Looking forward to sharpening my skills and seeing what else I can come up with 😊

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  11. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    They turned out great

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much Thomas 😊

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  12. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    That’s an important message there Kevin, we need to stray outside our comfort zones at times to see what we’re really capable of. So push those boundaries and keep sharing your images please! Can I ask whats your favourite app/AI thing to use to make images?

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you Sharon 😊
      I usually stick with Bing and the Dall-e app. It’s served me pretty well thus far

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      1. Sharon Avatar
        Sharon

        Well stick with it then cos loads of us love the images you create.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you very much, Sharon. I have taken a break from them off and on the past few days. Messed about with a few, but not feeling it too much at the moment.

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      3. Sharon Avatar
        Sharon

        A lot of us seem to be in a creative lull at the moment.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Yes, it seems to be going around like the flu lately. lol

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  13. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Experimenting is how we stay alive! Nicely done, Kevin. That second to last one is my favorite in the sense of seamlessness.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Stephanie. I am still working on refining the technique. Some are close to the target, others, not so much lol
      Much appreciated 🙏

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        That’s the fun of it all anyway. 🙂 Some good results right out of the gate!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed. Seeing if you can fall down the stairs and land on your feet and such LOL
        Thank you again, Stephanie 😊😊

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      3. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Your comment reminds me of videos of giant pandas.. the way they fall and roll and trip and just keep going. 🙂

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Clearly, they have no fear of falling. lol
        It would be nice if we could adopt that mindset more often overall.

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      5. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        YES! Let’s!

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        💪😎

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