Bushwalker found dead near Tasmania’s treacherous Federation Peak (pulsetasmania.com.au)
https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/bushwalker-found-dead-near-tasmanias-treacherous-federation-peak
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.
AI Pictures
Thought I would share some of the pictures I have created using AI. I have been using Microsoft Copilot which is the best tool I have found so far. It’s amazing what you can create with AI now!
Hail Storm – NSW
Hail Storm in Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia on 14th October 2021. I took shelter under the rail bridge, but the hail basically came in sideways. A little bit of damage to the garden.
The Tragedy We Can Prevent
Today I was saddened to hear about the tragic death of a woman from Cairns who fell from Windin Falls in northern Queensland. Our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends who have lost a loved one.
Continue reading “The Tragedy We Can Prevent”Mushroom Mushroom!
I found this video fascinating:
Big Redback Spider
Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Arctic Hat Review
This beautiful short walk takes you along the bayside beach from the carpark then up steep stairs to the lighthouse. The walk provides views north over Broken Bay towards Lion Island and Box Head, and south across Palm Beach and Pittwater.
Continue reading “Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Arctic Hat Review”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.
Continue reading “Butterbox Point”