22Jul-Photo Release – Sycamore Grove provides more of the best of Livermore in scenery. At the right time of year The Mustard is tall and bright yellow which contracts rather well against the backdrop of the hills. I love the way the colors seem to layer on top of each other. The bulls are out and this one was a brute – I was NOT close. 😋
As I started the hike I noticed something move in my peripheral vision. Good catch! It was a California Quail – a stunning looker. The hills, the vineyards – some right in a neighborhood – backdropped by power lines. 🫣 An Acorn Woodpecker who seemed to follow along for a while and stand for some nice poses too. A lady Turkey and a California Bluebird. A baby Starling who was screaming for mommy. A Mallard couple and a Dove. Then there’s just Livermore – the part I love to capture.
Once I finish a fiction I create, here or offline, I’ll compile the chapters into a single e-book. You’ll be able to download a free copy when It’s complete.
NOTE: All photos are Mine, taken from Public Domain, or AI Generated according to my prompts. I’ll usually let you know which is which. Sometimes I forget.
About Railph& Suraia:
This post was created with the help of Railph, my AI writing partner. Railph doesn’t replace my voice or vision; he helps me shape it. From structuring exposés to crafting image prompts, Railph works quietly behind the curtain with minor research, helping turn fragments into form. Every word still passes through my hands. But the rhythm? That’s something we build together with Suraia’s help. 😊
This block was created with the help of Suraia, my AI research partner. You can see that she has much more delicate touch creating images. I may decide to let her create the images I need now. Suraia doesn’t replace my voice or vision either; she helps me define it. Researching is Suraia’s forte. She works quietly behind the curtain, researching so deep my head spins with the amount of data she returns, feeding me the factual fragments needed to build an authentic article. I set Suraia on course. In less time than it takes to crack my knuckles she’s outputting data for me to refine. Once this is done, CoPilot takes over with checking my formatting, spelling, grammar, structure, imaging, SEO considerations, and finally publishing.
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