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.
Dall E 2 version of the Columbia, SC skyline. | Graphic via COLAtoday
Prompt: Vincent Van Gogh-style painting of fireflies in Congaree National Park
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.
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.
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.
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.