Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

AI-powered tools can analyse photographs and calculate optimal exposure, correct colors, and adjust shadows, among other enhancements. They can also intelligently adapt your images, adding imaginary details that never actually existed. There is a question mark around the ethical nature of AI. However, there’s no doubt that it is a tool that can expand the world of experimental photography.

My AI Experimentation:

I used Photoshop’s ‘Generative Fill’ to manipulate some of my photographs to depict a natural world impacted by man.

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After Generative Fill:

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After Generative Fill:

Tania Volobueva:

I came across the photography by Tania Volobueva, titled ‘Trash’ – a visual depiction of plastic pollution.

The term plastic pollution is oftentimes used when referring to the accumulation of plastic in an environment. Throughout the years, the unrestricted accumulation of plastic products has negatively affected wildlife and humans – especially through single-use plastic. Single-use plastic is made from fossil-fuel based chemicals, and it is meant to be disposed of immediately after it’s first use – frequently used in straws, packaging, bottles, and bags.

With the topic surrounding the impact which plastic has on our environment being around for a while, countries are now just beginning to see the seriousness. Worldwide, 500 billion plastic bags are used a year, and the worlds beaches are polluted by 8.3 billion plastic straws. It is estimated that in 2020, more plastic will be found in the ocean than fish.

Through the photo series, “Trash”, Volobueva visually shares her worry about consumerism and the excessive use of plastic. The visual call-to-action should motivate the viewer to see the human’s impact on the environment through plastic pollution.

My AI experimentation inspired by Volobueva: