Picarta

I did an experiment with AI. First, I created an image based on my text-only description of one of my favourite places on the Great North Walk (I used Microsoft Copilot). Let me know in the comments your guess where this is supposed to be:

Then, when I was satisfied with the image, I uploaded it to picarta.ai which is a location finding tool that takes an image and gives some guesses as to where the image is.

Fascinatingly, Picarta’s first guess was exactly where my AI image was supposed to represent. Not only that, Picarta also detected that the image was digitally generated.

Spoilers! Here is what Picarta said:

I’m pretty impressed with Picarta, and Microsoft Copilot!

More spoilers: Here is the Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WVwkLaqQk2kHrsze6

Sad News

To the family and friends, I am very sorry for your loss (link).

This type of tragedy seems to be happening a lot lately. Two women were also found not long ago.

Both cold and hot weather can quickly turn to tragedy. One way to improve your safety is to take a personal locator beacon. Take water, plb, and tell someone exactly where you are going and when you expect to return.

Butterbox Point

One school day in July 2020 my wife and I took the opportunity to check out this short walk to Butterbox Point in the Blue Mountains. We didn’t walk all the way down to the point, but just up to the high part before the track turns south. After the bushfires, this walk offered a unique opportunity to see the landscape in its charred, harsh, rugged glory.

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