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Dall E 2 recreates Columbia

Using DALL E 2, we created various scenes in the Soda City.

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Dall E 2 version of the Columbia, SC skyline. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Last year, we introduced you to the AI image generator Craiyon and had it create six well-known Midlands landmarks.

Looking back at the images, they’re a bit underwhelming compared to the updated technology. Using DALL·E 2 — a free open AI system that can create images + art from a description in our natural language — we tested the local power of the bot.

Note: This application shares four versions of each photo, but we selected three of our favorites for each example.

Prompt: A professional photo of the Columbia, South Carolina skyline.

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Dall E 2 version of the Columbia, SC skyline. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Prompt: Vincent Van Gogh-style painting of fireflies in Congaree National Park

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Dall E 2 generation of a Van Gogh style painting of Congaree Fireflies. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Prompt: A professional photo of a kayaker floating down the Saluda River.

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An AI depiction of a kayaker in the Saluda River. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Prompt: An award-winning photograph of Guy Fieri in front of the South Carolina State House.

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Dall E 2 version of Guy Fieri giving a thumbs up at the SC State House. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Prompt: A photo of the crowd at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in the Five Points area of Columbia, South Carolina.

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An AI generated photo of the crowd at annual St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival. | Graphic via COLAtoday

Have some fun and test out Dall E for yourself. You can create up to 50 images for free per month.

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