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M. Ballard (AI Generation USA)
@mischab.bsky.social
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Artist for 40 years, 20 of them as a pro photographer. Making AI art now because real creativity doesn’t sit still. Fuel the fire: buymeacoffee.com/mischabally
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I plan on getting back to making some more images, soon...when my ADHD stops hyper focusing on writing. lol

Also...read some of my writing... 😜

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M Ballard | Substack
Sci-fi storyteller exploring futures shaped by memory, technology, and resilience. I write about alternate histories, imagined worlds, and the complexities of what it means to survive and change.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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I have been doing a lot of political writing...Is that something people would like to read? Here is an example.

Please let me know if you would like to read more.
Perks, Planes, and a Paralyzed Bureau
Kash Patel’s FBI Is Failing the Public Trust
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December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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I was just [planning to use a track of his in a podcast! 😥

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Q4...
Jimmy Cliff - Vietnam
YouTube video by RastaChaka
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November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Rest in Power, Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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New Sci-fi short is life!
Let me know what you think, and consider subscribing to my substack! I only have 16 followers :( lol

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No Signal Returned
Observations from a Closed Loop
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November 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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I wrote an editorial about the 'Pink tax'. It is sad that women, just because they are women, pay more at the register for some of the same things men pay less for. Don't get me started medstration items cost...
The Pink Premium Women Don’t Consent To
There is a Price Many Americans Pay for Simply Being Female
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November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Lacquer Echo

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portraitphotography #oldshanghai #cheongsam #filmgrain #gramophone #moodylight
Three-quarter portrait in a dim 1930s Shanghai parlor: young woman in a dark silk qipao with frog closures, Marcel-wave curls and deep red lips, leaning forward at a varnished table beside a black horn gramophone; yellowed lace curtains behind her with mottled window light; dust motes hanging in humid air, soft haze and fine scratches like aged celluloid; 50mm lens at f/2, ISO 400, focus on the near eye and lip line with gentle falloff into the gramophone and drapery; tungsten-balanced key skimming from camera right through lace for patterned shadow, faint bounce on the left, negative fill at the rear to keep the room dark; subdued green-cyan toning with warm skin highlights, high micro-contrast to resolve silk weave, patina on wood, and curtain lace; composed low and centered, slight forward cant, shallow depth and natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Sundered Clerestory

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #illustration #stainedglass #lineart #fantasy #posterart #limitedpalette
Centered bust illustration of an elf knight with long cyan blue hair and cool silver eyes, pointed ears peeking through strands, wearing articulated teal and ochre armor; behind her a circular stained glass rosette in burnt orange and umber, the composition sliced by slim vertical panel bars; inked contours with crisp cel shading and fine crosshatch, hair rendered in flowing tapered strokes; palette limited to teal, rust, ecru and charcoal with paper grain showing; studio-flat lighting feel with gentle rim along the hairline, 50mm perspective with f/8 depth sense, balanced negative space around the halo, poster-clean edges and archival texture.
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Wyrm Pall

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #illustration #gothicfantasy #dragons #monochrome #mattepainting #atmospherics
Tall vertical illustration of an androgynous pale figure in a dark coat standing in a ruinous forest nave while three colossal dragon heads coil from the haze overhead; palette locked to ashen greens and tar blacks with umber flecks; ink wash and charcoal underdrawing with acrylic gouache and digital overpaint on distressed cold-press paper, edges abraded and speckled; damp, diffused backlight creating soft volumetric shafts and a silvery rim on the central figure, surrounding silhouettes rendered as blurred specters; paint drips, scumbled textures and scraped highlights describing the scaled muzzles; composition weighted low with expansive negative space above, dragons converging toward the subject’s crown, subtle vignette and grain for antiqued mood.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Shardwake Gaze

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #robotics #scifiportrait #hardtech #macrodetail #85mmprime #shallowdepth
Close-range three-quarter portrait of a slate-black android with fractured ceramic plates and granular corrosion, ocular emitters glowing soft green; exposed conduits and micro-actuators nest between chest panels; photographed outdoors against a pale overcast background; broad skylight key with gentle wrap, negative fill from camera right deepening seam shadows, slim back-left rim grazing temple ridges and collar hardware; 100mm macro at f/3.2, ISO 100, focus pinned to the paired eye diodes and brow plates, shallow depth with smooth falloff through sternum plating and distant backdrop; cool neutral white balance with matte highlight rolloff, high micro-contrast to resolve pitting, fasteners, and fine dust; composed on the rule of thirds with a slight forward cant, tight crop for presence, clean silhouette and natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Graphite Penitent

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #robotics #scifiportrait #hooded #85mmprime #shallowdepth #industrial
Three-quarter bust photograph of a hooded graphite android, matte composite panels scuffed and hairline-scratched, exposed actuators and braided conduits threaded with soft green status diodes; coarse charcoal cowl draped over a contoured cranial shell, neutral mottled gray backdrop; overcast key as broad, diffused top-left source with gentle wrap, negative fill on camera right to deepen panel gaps, slim back-left rim catching cowl edge and collar hardware; 85mm prime at f/2.4, ISO 100, shallow depth with focus on the visor nodes and sternum core, smooth falloff across chest plating and background bokeh; daylight white balance nudged cool with matte highlight rolloff, high micro-contrast to resolve pitting, fasteners, cable sheathing and textile weave; composed off-center on the rule of thirds with a slight head tilt forward, clean silhouette, grounded shadow and natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Glacier Array

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #robotics #scifiportrait #hardtech #85mmprime #shallowdepth #overcastlight
Three quarter profile bust photograph of a white ceramic plated android with exposed graphite actuators and braided conduits, visor seam and throat ports emitting soft green status diodes, surfaces speckled with rain and micro scratches; shot outdoors against a diffuse gray background; broad overcast sky as key with gentle wrap, negative fill from camera right to deepen panel gaps, slim rim from back left catching the cowl and jaw edge; 100mm macro at f/4, ISO 100, focus pinned to the ocular ring and cheek plate, shallow depth with smooth falloff through chest plating and background bokeh; cool neutral white balance with restrained contrast and matte highlight rolloff, high micro contrast to resolve pitting, fasteners and condensation droplets; composed on the rule of thirds with the head bowed slightly forward, clean silhouette and natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Cinder Lattice

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #scifiportrait #robotics #industrial #85mmprime #shallowdepth #moodylight
Three-quarter bust photograph of a weathered graphite android with a tapered helmet visor glowing prism-green, magenta status diodes nested in panel seams, matte composite armor scuffed and dusted; set against a soft forest-gray backdrop with shallow texture; overcast skylight as broad key with light negative fill from camera right to deepen panel gaps, slim rim from back left catching the cowl edge, clean circular catchlight in the optical sensor; 85mm prime at f/2.8, ISO 100, focus pinned to the visor array and near shoulder gimbal, smooth falloff through chest plating and background bokeh; neutral cool white balance with restrained contrast, subtle matte highlight rolloff, high micro-contrast to resolve pitting, fasteners, and grime; composed off-center on the rule of thirds, slight forward cant for tension, tight crop with clear silhouette and natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Gravevine Runes

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portraitphotography #fantasy #runetattoo #85mmprime #softlight #familiar
Tight three-quarter portrait of a small fae outcast with large pointed ears, wet black hair and ash-gray rune tattoos across brow and cheeks, wearing frayed burlap and braided cords with metal rings; a pebble-skinned imp familiar with red glassy eyes clings to the shoulder; shot in cool forest shade with neutral backdrop blur; soft skylight key from camera left with gentle wrap, subtle negative fill on the right to deepen the cheek hollow, tiny catchlights in the eyes; 85mm prime at f/2, shallow depth focused on the near iris and brow glyphs, smooth falloff across the shoulder and familiar; overcast white balance with muted earth palette, high micro-contrast to resolve pores, grime, and textile grain, restrained highlights; composed close and centered with the gaze slightly off-axis, clean separation from a dark, mossy background, natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Carmine Gully

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #illustration #insectoid #celshading #graphicnovel #texturedpaper #limitedpalette
Full-body illustration of a blue scale-plated insectoid humanoid with domed head, twin antennae and glowing red compound eyes, wearing a cream wrap tunic with copper ornament and leather bands, standing three-quarter profile at the mouth of a rocky ravine under a small red sun in a carmine sky; crisp inked linework with stipple and crosshatch texture, cel-shaded color blocks over cold-press paper grain, subtle halftone bloom around the sun; stylized rim light from frame right that edges the silhouette and shoulder plates, warm rock bounce along the torso; limited palette of carmine, ultramarine, bone and oxidized copper; composed with the figure left and deep negative space to the sky, clean contour separation, atmospheric gradient behind, controlled line weights and slight vignette to focus the gaze.
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Indigo Carapace

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #creaturedesign #studioportrait #practicaleffects #fullbody #85mmprime #texturedbackdrop
Full-body studio photograph of a cobalt-blue saurian alien with horned crest and plum-violet eyes, matte scaled skin with raised plates and scar-like seams, wearing a strapped leather and metal harness with buckles, tattered drape at the waist, and clawed hands and feet; long segmented tail resting behind; posed three-quarter to camera on a neutral floor against a distressed taupe canvas backdrop; soft key from high camera left with gentle wrap, negative fill on the right to carve the torso, faint rim from back right catching horns and shoulder plates, subtle floor bounce lifting the legs; 85mm prime at f/6.3, ISO 100, moderate depth focused on face and chest, smooth falloff through shins and tail, rounded bokeh; daylight white balance with a cool baseline and warm leather accents, high micro-contrast to resolve scale texture, buckles, and fabric fray, slight vignette; centered composition with relaxed stance, clean shadow grounding and natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Cobalt Warden

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #creaturedesign #biomech #fullbody #fieldportrait #85mmprime #overcastlight
Full-body field photograph of a cobalt-skinned reptilian alien in articulated off-white plate armor with bolts, hinges, and cable points, tool pouches at the hips and a segmented tail resting behind; stony matte horns, scaled face with small dark eyes, clawed feet on rough asphalt; neutral light gray wall as backdrop, soft overcast key with subtle wrap and negative fill from camera right to shape the torso, faint ground bounce lifting the legs; 85mm prime at f/4, ISO 100, moderate depth with focus on the chest armor and face, gentle falloff through the shins and tail, clean edge separation; daylight white balance with cool baseline and warm brass accents, high micro-contrast to resolve scale texture, paint chips, and fabric weave, minimal vignetting; composed three-quarter to camera with relaxed stance, centered frame and natural shadow grounding.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Linen Vanguard

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #anthropomorphic #rabbit #studioportrait #practicaleffects #fullbody #85mmprime
Full-body studio photograph of an anthropomorphized female rabbit with human anatomy, tawny velveteen fur and long upright ears, glassy amber eyes and fine whiskers; wearing a weathered leather corset jacket with stitched seams, buckles and gussets, and a draped linen skirt with layered folds and utility pouches; neutral gray seamless backdrop; large octabox key high camera left with soft wrap, negative fill camera right to carve the torso, narrow strip rim from back right catching ear edges and skirt pleats, subtle floor bounce for paw detail; 85mm prime at f/8, 1/125s, ISO 100, moderate depth with focus on the mask seam lines and bodice articulation, crisp texture without glare; daylight white balance with a warm baseline, high micro-contrast to resolve fur nap, scuffed leather, and woven fiber, slight vignette; composed three-quarter to camera, centered with generous headroom for ears, clean shadow grounding and natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Basalt Howl

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #creaturedesign #fantasy #rimlight #85mmprime #shallowdepth
Chest-up portrait of a towering horned beast with ridged ram horns, slate-gray skin, and a black mane, mouth open in a snarl revealing long wet fangs; ember-yellow eyes; rough bone charm necklaces at the sternum; photographed at a dark stone doorway; hard rim from back right outlining horns and hair, soft bounce from low camera left, deep negative fill to sink the cheek hollows; 85mm prime at f/2.8, shallow depth with focus on the near eye and canine line, smooth falloff across shoulders; cool basalt baseline with warm highlight rolloff in the eyes and saliva, high micro-contrast to resolve fur strands and skin striations; centered composition with a slight forward lean, tight crop, clean background separation and natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Sunworn Stela

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #scifiportrait #alien #stonecarving #sandstone #85mmprime #hardlight
Three-quarter vertical portrait of a blue, speckled cephalopod-visaged figure in a fitted cream tunic with heavy gilt belt, bracers, and rings, standing against a rough sandstone wall carved with glyphs brushed in red pigment; high desert noon with a hard key from camera left casting a crisp head shadow on the relief, small specular hits on polished metal; 85mm prime at f/3.2, moderate depth with focus on the mask details and belt medallion, the wall held slightly soft for separation and gentle texture bokeh; ISO 100, daylight white balance nudged warm, restrained contrast with dry matte rolloff; high micro-contrast to resolve pitted skin, chisel marks, and fabric fibers; composed with the subject right and relief patterns filling frame, verticals kept true and minimal negative space, natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Ochre Truce

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #fantasy #monochrome #fog #dragon #35mmprime #backlight
Mist-laden hillside at dawn, lone traveler in a long dress with a small backpack standing profile on the slope, facing a colossal winged dragon looming through dense fog; tonally unified sepia palette with soft contrast; hard sun diffused by haze from upper right creating a long rim on grasses and a veiled edge on the creature’s head; 35mm prime at f/4, 1/250s, ISO 200, moderate depth with the focus plane set on the human figure, atmospheric perspective swallowing the dragon into graded softness; deliberate underexposure by two thirds stop for highlight retention, gentle halation and light vignetting; composed on the rule of thirds with expansive negative space above, diagonal groundline leading into the encounter, fine grain and faint particulate sparkle in the air.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Gilt Underleaf

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portraitphotography #goldenhour #humanform #corsetry #lace #85mmprime
Three-quarter vertical portrait of a woman in an ornate moss-toned corset and draped lace skirt, layered antique jewelry at the throat and waist, standing in a flowered woodland garden; low sun from camera right creates a warm rim along shoulders and hair, foliage provides soft bounce fill from the left, faint haze lifting in the background; 85mm prime at f/2, shallow depth with focus on the near eye and pendant, smooth falloff through the hands and hem, rounded leaf bokeh; ISO 100, daylight white balance nudged warm with gentle matte highlight rolloff, high micro-contrast to resolve lace filaments, embossed boning, and skin texture; centered composition with slight shoulder angle, clean separation against deep greens, natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Amber Thicket

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portraitphotography #goldenhour #lace #85mmprime #shallowdepth #humanform
Vertical three-quarter portrait of a woman moving through a lush forest edge at sunrise, wearing a light beige lace dress with deep V and side slit, layered cord necklaces and wrist wraps; warm backlight from the upper right rims hair and shoulders and turns the fabric translucent, foliage acts as natural bounce fill, faint mist softens contrast; 85mm prime at f/2.2, shallow depth with focus on the pendant and upper chest line, smooth falloff toward hands and background; ISO 100, daylight white balance nudged warm, gentle matte rolloff in highlights; high micro-contrast to resolve lace filaments, damp hair strands, and fine skin texture; composed with the subject centered slightly left, grasses forming leading lines, rounded bokeh from sunlit leaves, clean separation and natural film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Dewlight Run

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #backlight #softfocus #motionblur #50mmprime #sunflare #mistymeadow
Backlit hillside meadow at first light, figure of a woman in a light translucent dress rendered as a soft silhouette mid-stride; dew-laden seedheads glittering, low fog hugging a dark ridge; hard sun near frame edge sending diagonal flare streaks through the field; 50mm prime at f/2.8, 1/30s, ISO 100, shallow depth with the focus plane skating the foreground grasses and a rim halo around the subject; 1/4 diffusion filter for halation and gentle glow, slight optical vignetting; daylight white balance with cool cyan shadows and warm highlight rolloff, restrained contrast; composed with the subject just off-center, motion suggested by hair and hem blur, long diagonals leading toward the light, clean separation and fine film grain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Verdigris Seer

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#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #portraitphotography #fantasy #prosthetics #beadwork #100mmmacro #shallowdepth
Three-quarter close-up of a moss-green fae woman with clouded white eyes, intricate bronze filigree crown set with milky cabochons and insect-wing vanes, weathered skin with scaled texture and stitched mouth ridges, hand lifted near lips with ornate rings and bead necklaces; shot in a shadowed stone alcove with muted sage backdrop; soft window key from camera left with gentle wrap across the cheek, negative fill on right to carve jawline, pinpoint speculars glinting on gemstones and wing membranes; 100mm macro at f/3.2, razor-thin depth focused on the near eye ridge and crown apex, smooth falloff into ear and shoulder; shade white balance with cool green baseline and warm bronze highlights, high micro-contrast to resolve pores, patina, and threadwork; composed tight on the face with the gaze slightly off-axis, clean separation and natural grain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM