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usonian

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3. Hi, GG, well done.
Sat Mar 1, 2025, 12:43 PM
Mar 2025

I personally avoid AI.

Here is a nasty shadow, thanks to the late sun.



I took it out with GIMP, the free and open source image editor available on all major platforms.



Just to show that free software can do a fine job. These are 1mb. images shrunk for emailing. And my second try with GIMP's healing tool.

Again, a fine photo and recovery. I just wanted to put in a plug for "old style" free software.

And show off.

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Artificial intelligence isn't all bad. [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2025 OP
Good job, I would never know it has been repaired. Beautiful picture. Walleye Mar 2025 #1
Sure, until the AI Bots copywrite your picture...... JohnnyRingo Mar 2025 #2
Hi, GG, well done. usonian Mar 2025 #3
Gimp is great! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2025 #5
It is a great value for the money 0️⃣ usonian Mar 2025 #6
What a gorgeous photo, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2025 #4
Here is the original photo. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2025 #7
Generative fill is a real game changer HAB911 Mar 2025 #8
Exactly! Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2025 #9
BTW, it snowed that day. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 2025 #10
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