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Douglas E. Welch
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November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Agave, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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The image features a close-up view of a vibrant green and yellow agave plant, positioned in front of a textured, light-colored stone wall. The agave's leaves radiate outwards in a starburst pattern, displaying a striking color gradient from pale yellow at the tips to a deeper, rich green closer to the center. Darker foliage is visible to the left of the main plant, adding depth to the composition. The ground surrounding the agave is covered in small stones and appears to be a garden bed. The overall lighting creates strong contrast, highlighting the plant’s texture and the wall’s surface. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Palm House 4, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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A large, ornate glass structure with a light beige frame stands against a blue sky with scattered white clouds. The building is predominantly glass, with a complex network of panes and beams creating a Victorian-era greenhouse appearance. The structure has a central arched entryway flanked by symmetrical rows of vertical glass panels and supporting columns. A small, dark-colored plaque is visible above the entryway. The ground in front of the building is paved with dark gray stone tiles, and glimpses of foliage can be seen through the glass. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Specimen Shade Garden, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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A dense, indoor garden scene is captured from a low angle, showcasing a variety of lush, green plants. Tall, slender tree trunks rise vertically throughout the image, with their upper portions obscured by a wooden lattice structure overhead. In the foreground, a collection of broad-leafed plants in shades of green and reddish-purple creates a textured carpet of foliage. A pale, stone sculpture of an elongated, curved form stands prominently amongst the plants. A small, rectangular sign is visible near the sculpture, reading “Tillandsia”. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The image features a product mock-up of a black and white illustration printed on an apron and three t-shirts. The central image is an apron with a sketch of a person standing in a room with a rug and a chair; there is a smaller figure on the rug as well. The illustration is done in a line drawing style with shading. To the right are three circular mock-ups showing the same illustration printed on a white t-shirt, one showing the front of the shirt, one showing the back, and one showing the side. The text "RECENTLY PURCHASED" is written vertically on the left side of the image. "Bump, bump, bump" is written at the bottom of the image, attributed to Winnie-the-Pooh. The website address "DOUGLASEWELCH.COM/SHOP/730" is also at the bottom of the image. The text "DOUGLASE WELCH DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY" is written in the top left corner. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Palm House and Aloe Flowers, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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A wide, outdoor shot depicts a botanical garden with a large, ornate glass greenhouse as the central focus. The greenhouse has a complex, Victorian-style structure with a peaked roof and visible metal framework. In the foreground, various cacti and succulent plants of different sizes and textures fill the garden bed, with a prominent aloe plant bearing bright orange flowers in the lower right corner. The garden bed consists of rocks and gravel, and the surrounding foliage varies in color from deep green to reddish-brown. The sky is overcast with a mix of blue and white clouds, creating a diffused lighting effect across the scene. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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How To Stop Feeling Anxious And Live A Happy Life – 3 Expert Tips via Barking Up The Wrong Tree [Shared]

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The image is a black square with white text overlayed. The text is arranged in two lines, separated by a colon. The first line reads, "Me: What could possibly go wrong?" The second line reads, "Anxiety: I'm glad you asked..." The font is a sans-serif style and is relatively large and bold, making it easy to read against the dark background. The overall design is minimalist and simple. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Succulent Planting 3, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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A landscape photograph depicts a variety of cacti and other desert plants arranged in a garden setting. In the foreground are several golden barrel cacti of varying sizes, nestled among gray rocks and dark mulch. Behind these are taller, columnar cacti, some with branching sections, and a variety of green shrubs. A building with a terracotta roof and a tower is partially visible in the background, along with a white canopy structure. The sky is overcast and gray, providing soft, diffused light to the scene. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Garden Scene, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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This is a black and white photograph of a formal garden viewed from a distance, likely through an archway or dense foliage, creating a dark frame around the scene. A long, straight, light-colored gravel path leads directly towards a tiered fountain in the center of the image. The fountain appears to be made of stone and is surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and some smaller bushes. On either side of the path are rows of similarly shaped shrubs, contributing to the symmetrical design of the garden. The top portion of the image is dominated by the branches and leaves of trees, with the path appearing to tunnel toward the fountain as a focal point. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Vintage Botanical Print - 81 in a series - Aquilegia Canadensis from The Floral world and garden guide (1878) [Prints]

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This is a detailed botanical illustration of a plant stem with multiple blooms and leaves. The stem is green and gently curved, branching out to support three distinct, downward-facing flowers and several sets of leaves. The flowers are a rich, deep red with yellow accents on the inner petals and protruding stamens. The leaves are a fern-like shape, divided into multiple leaflets, and are a vibrant green color. The illustration has a classic, vintage style, likely from a historical botanical guide. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Historical Seed Catalogs: Peonies and iris by Peterson Nursery (1910) – 67 in a series – A Gardener's Notebook

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This is a botanical illustration of a single, fully bloomed dark red peony flower. The flower is depicted with numerous, densely packed petals forming a rounded shape at the top of a thick green stem. Several large, deeply divided green leaves branch out along the stem, creating a lush appearance. The illustration is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed shading and textures. There is handwritten text in the top left corner of the image, with the number "6223" and "1910" visible. At the bottom, there is text that reads: "PETERSON NURSERY CHICAGO 1910". Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Succulent Planting 2, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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A close-up photograph depicts a garden design featuring a semi-circular arrangement of succulents and small stones. The design is built into a landscape of various-sized rocks and green foliage. A design made of flat, dark grey stones curves through the center of the arrangement, leading towards a small pool of dark blue glass pebbles. The succulents are arranged in bands of varying colors, transitioning from deep purple to lighter greens, creating a rainbow effect. Small, light-colored stones border each band of succulents, separating the colors and adding texture to the design. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Palm House, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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A large, ornate glass greenhouse stands prominently in a garden setting against a backdrop of lush green vegetation and a cloudy sky. The greenhouse is constructed with a detailed iron framework and numerous glass panels, featuring a curved roof and symmetrical design with pillars and decorative elements. A wide, stone staircase leads up to the entrance of the greenhouse, flanked by low stone walls and landscaped garden beds filled with a variety of plants, including cacti, succulents, and shrubs. The foreground features a paved area with a dark surface and a few small, dark posts. In the background, a dense collection of trees and plants create a natural, hilly backdrop, with a palm tree visible on the right edge of the image. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The Analog Life: 50 Ways to Unplug and Feel Human Again via InsideHook

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This image is a triptych featuring three distinct black and white photographs, side by side. The leftmost image focuses on hands playing a button accordion, with a focus on the white buttons and the person’s hand wearing a turquoise ring. The center image shows a person in dark clothing standing next to a stack of vinyl records and a record player, with the person appearing to be adjusting the equipment. The rightmost image shows a close-up of several vintage books and dried flowers resting on a wooden table, with a portion of a chair visible. Overall, the photographs have a vintage aesthetic with a focus on musical instruments, records, and literature. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Quince Flowers (Cydonia oblonga 'Pineapple’), Adelaide, Australia

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A close-up photograph shows a flowering quince bush with vibrant green leaves and delicate white blooms. The bush is densely packed with foliage, and the white flowers are in various stages of opening, with some still appearing as buds. The branches of the bush are visible against a blurred background of more greenery and a muted blue and gray sky. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of the leaves and petals. The overall composition is focused on the bush, with the background providing a subtle contrast and depth. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Quince Flowers (Cydonia oblonga 'Pineapple’), Adelaide, Australia

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A close-up photograph shows a flowering quince bush with vibrant green leaves and delicate white blooms. The bush is densely packed with foliage, and the white flowers are in various stages of opening, with some still appearing as buds. The branches of the bush are visible against a blurred background of more greenery and a muted blue and gray sky. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of the leaves and petals. The overall composition is focused on the bush, with the background providing a subtle contrast and depth. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Ibis, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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A white ibis with a long, curved beak is foraging in a garden bed. The bird, mostly white with black wingtips and legs, has its head down, appearing to be searching for something in the mulch. Surrounding the bird are several clumps of silvery-green foliage plants, contrasting with the dark brown mulch covering the ground. Green grass is visible at the very bottom edge of the frame, and the background is blurred, suggesting a garden setting. The image is shot at a low angle, emphasizing the bird and plants. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Succulent Planting, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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A garden landscape is depicted in a close-up, low-angle shot with a variety of plants and rocks. The garden bed is bordered by a red brick edge and features an assortment of succulents, some with blue-green hues, and other low-growing plants in shades of green, purple, and red. Large, light-colored rocks are scattered throughout the garden bed, creating a naturalistic arrangement. In the background, there is a stone retaining wall, a staircase, and various trees and shrubs. The overall lighting is dim, creating a shadowed and textured effect on the foliage and rocks. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Tropical Conservatory View, Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California

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A long, narrow pathway winds through a dense, lush garden enclosed by a glass structure. The pathway is made of reddish-brown rectangular bricks and appears slightly damp. Large, vibrant green leaves from numerous plants, predominantly banana leaves, overhang and partially obstruct the view, creating a tunnel-like effect. A small, ornate stone statue is visible on a low ledge to the left of the pathway. The garden appears to be within a greenhouse or conservatory, as the metal framework of the structure is visible at the top of the frame, and light filters through the glass. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Garden View, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia

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A black and white photograph depicts a paved pathway stretching into the distance. Dense, dark shrubbery lines the left side of the path, creating a high, solid wall of green. On the right side, several slender trees with lighter foliage stand in a less uniform arrangement. The path appears wet, with reflections visible on its surface, and leads toward a vanishing point in the background. Several small posts are visible along the right side of the path, possibly used as markers or barriers. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM