Tag Archives: AI

A Dope Portrait

Posted on 7 May 2026 by admin

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alan Lodge Photographer (@tashuk) I asked Gemini AI to comment on my picture here: This portrait captures a young man in a moment of quiet confidence, rendered in a monochrome palette … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Escape: An April Afternoon in Woodthorpe Grange Park

Posted on 26 April 2026 by admin

There is a specific kind of magic that happens in Nottingham when the first “real” heat of the year hits in April. The city sheds its winter coat with a collective sigh of relief, and nowhere feels this transformation more … Continue reading →

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Charles Veitch on YouTube : Confrontationist

Posted on 19 April 2026 by admin

I asked Gemini AI: “What is the best way to deal with CharlesVeitch on YouTube?” Charles Veitch is a controversial British YouTuber who creates content by walking through city centres, filming the public, and frequently engaging in confrontations with passersby, … Continue reading →

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Base44 AI App creation

Posted on 15 April 2026 by admin

Have just been messing with the AI App-building Base44 … this is what it came back with, when asking it based on my website at alanlodge.co.uk I asked:“Make an app promoting my photography exclusively based on my website at https://alanlodge.co.uk“ … Continue reading →

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A landscape photographer describing a walk up Edale in the Peak District

Posted on 14 April 2026 by admin

The alarm clock was a harsh, digital intrusion at 3:30 AM, slicing through the warmth of the duvet. For Tash, a landscape photographer who had dedicated the last decade to capturing the moody, mercurial essence of the British Isles, this … Continue reading →

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How artists are fighting back against AI in a ‘digital Wild West’

Posted on 19 March 2026 by admin

Today, the Government made a major U-turn, scrapping plans to give AI firms a ‘free pass’ to use the work of authors, musicians, and filmmakers without consent. Ministers say they’ve listened to the creative sector. But for those whose life’s … Continue reading →

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NUJ responds to government report on AI and copyright

Posted on 18 March 2026 by admin

The NUJ has welcomed news that the UK government no longer supports an opt-out exception to copyright for artificial intelligence training. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today (18 March) published its report and impact assessment on the use … Continue reading →

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I asked Gemini AI, to produced an ‘Artist Statement’ for me.

Posted on 22 February 2026 by admin

For an artist statement for Alan Lodge (often known as “Tash”), the tone needs to be a blend of documentary grit, social activism, and a deep-seated respect for alternative lifestyles. His work isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about bearing … Continue reading →

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