As this year draws to and end...

 As this year draws to and end, I've realized that although I have uploaded more videos this year than before, particularly in the first half of the year. The idea is to at some point make that gap from videos from past years to current ones be less far apart. At my current pace, it may be several years before that happens. Additionally, I didn't upload as many videos to the 📟 Analog to Digital: A Time Warp Journey playlist as I'd hoped. I've decided to look at this as an exciting opportunity for the new year. Here's hoping the new year will be filled with many more videos.

Painted cascarones!

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Painted cascarones!
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Painted #cascarones with #AcrylicPaint for baskets.

📸 Photo originally taken/shared by Amalgam Creative Arts April 2023 via Instagram and Facebook.🎞️ Original video December 2023 via YouTube → https://youtu.be/GWpkebkwukY

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#UpcycledArt
#UpcycledCrafts

Audio: "Almost a Year Ago" by John Deley and the 41 Players from the YouTube Audio Library.

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!

 

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!
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From September 29 - October 8, 2010
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This is a series of photos from various dates that include lamb made by #Armandzraven, the entrance of Crown China Buffet, wine, tacos from Taco Feliz, and tortas from Los Reyes de la Tortas.

00:00 September 29, 2010 Lamb
00:07 October 01, 2010 Eating out at Crown China Buffet
00:15 October 02, 2010 Sparkling Wine, Wine, & Taco Feliz
00:45 October 03, 2010 Wine
00:50 October 08, 2010 Eating out at Los Reyes de la Torta

Audio: "Bright Eyed Blues" by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #tacos #wine #tortas 

Painted Tissue Boxes!

 

Amalgam Creative Arts

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Painted Tissue Boxes! → https://youtube.com/shorts/f-mfl9IO8Dk

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Painted some tissue boxes with #AcrylicPaint to turn them into easter baskets!

📸 Photo originally taken/shared by Amalgam Creative Arts on April 09, 2023 via Instagram and Facebook.

🎞️ Original video December 2023 via YouTube → https://youtu.be/C4_bNWFpOsc

#AmalgamCreativeArts

#AmalgamCreative

#BeCreative

#BeInspired

#UpcycledArt

#UpcycledCrafts

Audio: "Almost a Year Ago" by John Deley and the 41 Players from the YouTube Audio Library.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!

Hispanic Heritage Month 2010! 

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From September 29, 2010

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These are photos that I took when during the 2010 celebration at work for Hispanic Heritage Month. This was also the first year we had a salsa contest. 

Previous Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2008! → https://youtu.be/s0_ypKVJT_Y

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! - September 2009 → https://youtu.be/XKueTw8TXYY

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010! → https://youtu.be/1VzfI3sPKFo

Audio: "Avocado Street" by Wes Hutchinson from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #HispanicHeritageMonth 

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!
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From September 29, 2010
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These are some of the informational pieces and photos of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that also included a salsa contest which took place at the Target Tempe, my then place of work. This was an event that I helped put together as part of the Target Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Council.

The informational pieces were used for a tri-fold that included history of Hispanic Heritage Month, history of salsa, and a list of local Hispanic Heritage Month events. We also coordinated with the inhouse cafe to create a specials menu for the day. There was also a video displayed via a projector with images/photos and brief info about each country that is included during Hispanic Heritage Month.

 The photos you see here are a combination of ones I took myself and ones shared by others. The informational pieces are the ones I gathered because I was in charge of putting together the tri-fold. The exception was the header. which had I done, would have been spelled correctly.

Check out all my photos from Hispanic Heritage Month! I've uploaded them all to a separate video here: → https://youtu.be/6E3DgqqBSR8

Previous year Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations videos!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2008! → https://youtu.be/s0_ypKVJT_Y
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! - September 2009 → https://youtu.be/XKueTw8TXYY

Audio: "Avocado Street" by Wes Hutchinson from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #HispanicHeritageMonth 

25 Seconds of Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno!

 

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25 Seconds of Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno!
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A 25 second snippet of AI generated song by #Elkirbster via Suno.  

Song: Ojitos Mexicanos → https://suno.com/s/pCCdFnDGBO5E3oqB

Genre: Salsa Merengue Pop

Description: A passionate love song. The idea for this song was inspired by Thalia's recent song with the same title. Was looking for a similar theme with different rhythms, a bit more upbeat, with a mix of pop, salsa, and merengue. The initial song was instrumental that was then remixed to add the lyrics. 

Generated Date: November 25, 2025

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AI
#Suno
#AISong
#AIMusic
#AIAudio
#OjitosMexicanos

Audio: Ojitos Mexicanos → https://suno.com/s/pCCdFnDGBO5E3oqB

50 Gel Pens!

Amalgam Creative Arts

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50 Gel Pens! → https://youtube.com/shorts/4-vs6PeGxWg

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📸 Photo originally taken/shared by Amalgam Creative Arts on April 09, 2023 via Instagram and Facebook.

🎞️ Original video December 2023 via YouTube → https://youtu.be/GYcBiAWxpSE 

#AmalgamCreativeArts

#AmalgamCreative

#BeCreative

#BeInspired

#bronze

#cascaron

#AcrylicPaint

#UpcycledArt

#UpcycledCraft

#UpcycledCrafts

Audio: "Almost a Year Ago" by John Deley and the 41 Players from the YouTube Audio Library.

Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno - 12ish Second Snippet

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Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno - 12ish Second Snippet
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A 12ish second snippet of AI generated song by #Elkirbster via Suno.  

Song: Ojitos Mexicanos → https://suno.com/s/pCCdFnDGBO5E3oqB

Genre: Salsa Merengue Pop

Description: A passionate love song. The idea for this song was inspired by Thalia's recent song with the same title. Was looking for a similar theme with different rhythms, a bit more upbeat, with a mix of pop, salsa, and merengue. The initial song was instrumental that was then remixed to add the lyrics. 

Generated Date: November 25, 2025

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AI
#AISong
#AIMusic
#AIAudio

AI Generated Song - Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno

Decided to try Suno to create a song a few days ago. Haven't decided if it'll be shared via other socials through Amalgam Creative Arts or No Tan Diario Chronicles because the preference is to make audio, music, sound effects, etc. to use on videos with minimal to no AI assistance. Using pre-made sound loops still requires more creativity to produce audio than prompting, therefore for now making this post on both sharing the link. 

If you do listen to it, tell me what you thought about it?
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Ojitos Mexicanos by Elkirbster via Suno
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From November 25, 2025
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Song: Ojitos Mexicanos

Genre: Salsa Merengue Pop

Description: A passionate love song. The idea for this song was inspired by Thalia's recent song with the same title. Was looking for a similar theme with different rhythms, a bit more upbeat, with a mix of pop, salsa, and merengue. The initial song was instrumental that was then remixed to add the lyrics. 

Generated Date: November 25, 2025

Just a quick note about video posts...

You may already know that I create both horizontal and vertical videos for my Amalgam Creative Arts videos, mostly because of posting on different social apps/platforms.

I decided to try the same for one of the recent Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes video for my No Tan Diario Chronicles. Though it won't be something that I'll do because I prefer traditional horizontal ones, I find it interesting that vertical videos, specially when they are shorter, seem to get more views that horizontal. 

I've also noticed that overall shorter videos, whether horizontal or vertical, seem to get more views. Now I don't create videos for the views, but because I want to share moments throughout my life via No Tan Diario Chronicles and encourage craftivism via Amalgam Creative Arts, however it'd be neat to get monetized at some point, at least on my creative channel. 

Do you prefer horizontal or vertical videos? 

Here's the two for the Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes!

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes! ~ 25 September 2010 ~ Vertical

 

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes! ~ Vertical
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From September 25, 2010
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These are images/photos of the Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes event that took place at the Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse grounds in 2010. I was part of the Target Volunteers whose participation was in the Food & Beverage Tent. 

The first image is the road map of where Rawhide is located and how to get to it. The second image is the info provided to us on what our group would be part of, the food & beverage tent. The third image is the map with tent lawn diagram. 

The rest are the photos that I took of the event that include some of the buildings at Rawhide, the food & Beverage Tent, and the t-shirt we volunteers received to use during the event. 

Audio: "Dulcinea" by Steve Adams from the YouTube audio library.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #StepOut #AmericanDiabetesAssociation #TargetVolunteers

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes! ~ 25 September 2010

 

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes!

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From September 25, 2010

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These are images/photos of the Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes event that took place at the Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse grounds in 2010. I was part of the Target Volunteers whose participation was in the Food & Beverage Tent. 

The first image is the road map of where Rawhide is located and how to get to it. The second image is the info provided to us on what our group would be part of, the food & beverage tent. The third image is the map with tent lawn diagram. 

The rest are the photos that I took of the event that include some of the buildings at Rawhide, the food & Beverage Tent, and the t-shirt we volunteers received to use during the event. 

Audio: "Dulcinea" by Steve Adams from the YouTube audio library.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #StepOut #AmericanDiabetesAssociation #TargetVolunteers

Zazzle to Our First Market Day at the Lake!

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Zazzle to Our First Market Day at the Lake!
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Market Day at the Lake takes place every first Saturday of each month at the Maverick County Lake in the evening during the warm Spring, hot Summer, and cooler Autumn & Winter months. It switches to the mornings during the colder Winter months. Due to weather, it is occasionally moved to a later Saturday of the month. Local & surrounding area vendors, creators, artists, crafters, and more, gather to sell a plethora of items. Maverick County Lake is located in Maverick County, which is a south central county within the state of Texas, in the United States of America.

On the 1st of April of 2023, we participated, for the first time, at the Market Day at the Lake. Our participation was helping artists & crafters #Armandzraven #TiaGloriaCrafts and #CristinasCrochetCrafts with setup and support as needed.

Although the event itself does their promotion, mostly via Facebook, we decided to make some posts/vids ourselves to ring up excitement, both prior to and day of the event, for the creators we were assisting. To continue the interest for the artists & crafters we were advocating for, we created additional throwback posts/vids leading up to the next Market Day at the Lake.

For this throwback video, we've compiled all the short posts/videos we created for this event.

• Market Day at the Lake - Mini Promo → https://youtube.com/shorts/_yjnOebYmm0
• A resin pyramid with lights! → https://youtu.be/c4-LeqncCpw
• Stop by #MaverickCountyLake for the #MarketDayAtTheLake → https://youtube.com/shorts/UpSHBWzTjvI
• Just some of the cool items from #CristinasCrochetsCrafts & #TiaGloriaCrafts - Maverick County Lake → https://youtube.com/shorts/pjP1ml9Ix04
• Fun day today at Maverick County Lake helping #Armandzraven #TiaGloriaCrafts #CristinasCrochetCrafts → https://youtube.com/shorts/9x_FYGLjjaQ
• TBT to the cool items that my family had for sale at the Market Days at the Lake last month! → https://youtube.com/shorts/YZS9yT0V2AY
• TBT to the charming penguin twins made by #TiaGloriaCrafts →  https://youtube.com/shorts/TR_POzmSsSE
• Flashback Friday to when Elkirbster helped count the Handmade Soap by Armandzraven → https://youtube.com/shorts/7bsfN7JFves
• The fire Mario Bros amigurumi made by Cristina's Crochet Crafts ! → https://youtube.com/shorts/Fh1SxBCw3mk
• Take another look at these remarkable resin pyramids made by Armandzraven! → https://youtube.com/shorts/p9mR90_zMwY

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#EaglePassTX
#EaglePassTexas
#VisitEaglePass
#EaglePassArt
#EaglePassArtists
#EaglePassCrafts
#EaglePassCrafters
#MaverickCounty
#MaverickCountyLake
#MarketDayAtTheLake

Audio: Narration by #Elkirbster and "Timeslip" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 22 Emotional Rescue for which we acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

Bronze Painted Cascaron!

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Bronze Painted Cascaron! 

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A cascaron painted with bronze acrylic paint. For this throwback I've included the original photo first.

📅 Originally made in March 2023. 

📸 Photo Shared by Amalgam Creative Arts on March 31, 2023 via Instagram and Facebook.

🎞️ Video animation with no sound created and shared via Facebook that same day.

A #cascaron painted with #bronze #AcrylicPaint by #Elkirbster → https://youtube.com/shorts/Fw431JLqh7Q 

#AmalgamCreativeArts

#AmalgamCreative

#BeCreative

#BeInspired

#bronze

#cascaron

#AcrylicPaint

#UpcycledArt

#UpcycledCraft

#UpcycledCrafts

Audio: "A New Intro to the World" by Amalgam Creative Arts.

Hydrox vs Oreo vs Twisters! ~ 15 October 2025

Hydrox vs Oreo vs Twisters!

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From October 15, 2025

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First we have the reveal of the Hydrox package because I thought I had lost the original unboxing. 

Clumsy Unboxing of Hydrox! ~ 14 October 2025  → https://youtube.com/shorts/6-3ZmQ7FfXA

Because I'm currently living in Texas, I decided to also include the H-E-B Grocery Store's version of the chocolate sandwich cookie, which they call Twisters. 

A quick view of the ingredients, which came out a bit blurry on the video, show overall similar ingredients. The biggest difference appears to be that, unlike Hydrox and the H-E-B Twisters, Oreos still use high fructose corn syrup. 

Before I taste tested them, I decided to show the opening of each package of cookies. The Hydrox does not have an easy open flap, therefore, I used scissors to open them. The Oreo and H-E-B Twisters both have an easy open flap, of which the H-E-B Twisters was the easier to open of the two. 

The cookies were all similar size with the color being the biggest noticeable difference on first look. The Hydrox cookies are the darkest color, smell of very rich chocolate, and are a bit crumbly. Although, that could be attributed to them being shipped. The Oreos are fairly uniform, appear to have less filling, and had a slight chemical smell to them. The H-E-B Twisters were the more uniform with the most sweet chocolate smell.

After tasting all three, my preferred cookie is the Hydrox because it has the richest chocolate taste and is not overly sweet. The H-E-B Twisters are a close second. They are the sweetest of the three and taste of milk chocolate. The Oreos came in last because they had the least chocolate taste to them with a slight chemical aftertaste. 

After the taste test, I decided to also add a twist test to show the creme inside of each cookie. 

Overall, I would suggest to skip the Oreos and get you some Hydrox for a rich chocolate creme filled cookie that is not overly sweet or some H-E-B Twisters if you prefer a sweeter milk chocolate cookie.

Audio: "Lakeside" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 8 Dreams for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Hydrox #HydroxCookies #Oreo #OreoCookies #Twisters #HEBTwisters #cookies

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie! ~ 14 October 2025

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!
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From October 14, 2025
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Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!

For a while now, I've been wanting to try the original chocolate sandwich cookie. The predecessor to the now more famous and knockoff Oreo. After placing an order for a master pack of 6, it took about three months for them to arrive.  

This is me clumsily unboxing the contents with one hand in order to capture the video to show you the package and the pack.

More about Hydrox: https://www.leafbrands.com/catalogItems/index/hydrox

Audio: "Lakeside" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 8 Dreams for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Hydrox #HydroxCookies

Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My! ~ 25 28 29 August and 12 September 2010

Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My!

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From August 25 - September 12, 2010

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For this photo compilation I decided to include photos from four dates because they all relate to food and were the next in line. 

Hamburger! ~ 25 August 2010

The first two photos are of a hamburger that #Armandzraven ate. It was a pretty sizeable hamburger which is why I took a photo from it. I can't remember where it's from and didn't take a photo of the packaging, so that will remain a mystery.  

China Magic Noodle House! ~ 28 August 2010

The following nine photos are from what I believe was the first time I went to China Magic Noodle House in Chandler, Arizona, US with Armandzraven. They had a window where you could see them make the fresh noodles. My favorite noodles in peanut sauce were made by them. They unfortunately closed down the restaurant in 2022. I've not found another restaurant that makes noodles in peanut sauce that were as delicious as theirs.

Pancakes! 29 August 2010

The next two photos were of me making pancakes for breakfast. 

Chicken and Turkey Stew! ~ 12 September 2010

The final seven photos are of a stew made by Armandzraven that had chicken and turkey.

Audio: "Charmed" by SideTrax from the Pack 29 Sunrise for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #hamburger #noodles #pancakes #stew 

El Gran Sabor de un buen Café! ~ 15 August 2010

El Gran Sabor de un buen Café!

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From August 15, 2010

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These are photos that I took of a delicious Mexican coffee with chocolate, anis, piloncillo, & canela that Tia Magda sent to me back in 2010.

As you can see by the close up photos I took of the actual coffee, it's nothing but pure real ingredients that deliver an exceptional taste.

Audio: A cut from "Soul Intro" by Amalgam Creative Arts. https://www.youtube.com/amalgamcreativearts

Watch/listen to the whole track. → https://youtu.be/kns3XxDD3UM

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #café #coffee #MexicanCoffee #CafeMexicano 

Empty Tempe Town Lake ~ 07 August 2010

Empty Tempe Town Lake

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From August 7, 2010

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These are photos that I took at night on the 7th of August in 2010 of the Tempe Town Lake when it was empty. 

In July 20th of 2010, one of the dams at the Tempe Town lake burst causing it to drain 977 million gallons of its water and killing thousands of fish. 

Because the photos were taken at night and while we were walking, they are a bit dark and blurry. As you may know, I leave the videos and photos that I upload mostly untouched, so that you can see them in their original state. This instance is no different, except that I decided to make an edited version of them to see a better glimpse. You'll see each original followed by the slightly color adjusted one to help better see the difference.

In addition, I've included at the end a couple of photos from local news source AZCentral, who has and image article titled, "Tempe Town Lake dam burst in 2010" by AZCentral-Unknown dated of July 19, 2016 and updated March 4, 2020. I've included the info and description of each of those as they have it on the article and please note/disclaimer, they are used for informational and educational purposes only. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended.   

Audio: "Resurgence" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 7 Echoes for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #TempeTownLake 

Birthday Get-Together ~ 17 July 2010

 

Birthday Get-Together 

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From July 17, 2010

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On this day we got together to celebrate the birthdays of Chuckie and #Armandzraven.

Audio: "Unison Guitar Loop If Only" by Unison for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish. ~ 13 July 2010

One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish.

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From July 13, 2010

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A photo of a dead fish at a PetSmart I was shopping at. If I hadn't taken a photo, would I even remember? 

Audio: The first few seconds of the song titled, "Sentimental Journey" by Nellie McKay from album Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #fish

Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010

Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010
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From July 12, 2010
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Photos I took walking to the entrance of Apache Gold Casino in Arizona.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #ApacheGoldCasino #ApacheGold #Apache

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win! ~ 10 July 2010

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win!

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From July 10, 2010

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Photos of one time that #Armandzraven won a small slot machine jackpot. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #Harrahs 

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license. 

Kirbina ~ 27 June 2010

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From June 27, 2010
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These are some of the photos taken of the time that #Armandzraven put me in a wig and makeup. I look like a Tia or Nana. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Audio: "Eternity" by Side Trax from the Happy Days music pack 6 for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bindle.

Was wearing my Batman t-shirt. ~ 12 June 2010

Was wearing my Batman t-shirt.

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From June 12, 2010

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As mentioned on some past posts, I've been taking random photos of a plethora of themes from clothes, food, restaurants, products, nature, events, etc. before it was commonplace to do so and post on the various social platforms.  

Here you have two photos of a Batman t-shirt I wore back on June 12th of 2010. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Batman #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas

Audio: "Saving The World" by Aaron Kenny from the YouTube audio library.

Outside Casino Rainbow ~ 12 June 2010

 

Outside Casino Rainbow

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From June 12, 2010

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I had this folder named, "outside" with three photos that made me ponder why I took them. First, I noticed that they were taken from inside my vehicle and of a parking lot. Then I realized, it is a parking lot at one of the Arizona casinos. My memory makes me think it is Lone Butte Casino, which is one of the various casinos of the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Lastly, I saw the resemblance of a rainbow.

So there it its! I took these photos of the rainbow shining through the sky while I was parked at the parking lot of a casino in Arizona. Hence the title I decided on for this short video. 

I decided to create an edited version of each photo by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and saturation to better see the rainbow and including them on this video so you can better see what I saw. 

Do you take photos of rainbows, nature, etc.?

#NoTanDiarioChronicles  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

What I Wore. ~ 07 June 2010

What I Wore.

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From June 07, 2010

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These are three photos I had on a folder dated the 7th of June of 2010 with the title, 'What I wore.' 

Instead of the original file name given by the camera used to take the photos, these were each saved with the brand name of each shirt. The first one is from Eighty Eight USA. The second and third also included the addition of whether it was a long or short sleeve, George Long Sleeve and Ten West Short Sleeve. As you can tell by the names, these are low budget brands. 

Now why I saved these images specifically like this on this day is likely because I decided to get rid of them. Because I have difficulty eliminating, getting rid of stuff, one way I have found to help is taking a photo. 

Although this is from 2010, I wrote a bit more about this in 2019, read more about that → Eliminate the Clutter! https://elkirbster.blogspot.com/2019/11/eliminate-clutter.html

The pattern you see on these shirts is one I like quite a bit.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

Cultural Celebration! ~ 27 May 2010

 

Cultural Celebration! ~ 27 May 2010
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From May 27, 2010
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These images and photos are from the Cultural Celebration that the Target Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Council coordinated. As mentioned on some of my past D&I posts, I was part of the Diversity Council from April 2006 - March of 2020. The council was a local collaborative effort to bridge the gap of the employee resource groups from the main HQ in Minneapolis, Minnesota and satellite HQ in Tempe, Arizona. We created mirror and unique events for the team at the Tempe HQ.   

In 2010, we organized a cultural celebration event that would feature each of the main councils that we had at the time and also invited the Volunteer Council to participate. Along with information at each booth/table, we created a slideshow. In order to increase participation and interaction, we also came up with questions that could be answered by visiting each of the booths. That questionnaire could then be dropped into a box for a drawing with various D&I themed prizes. 

For this compilation I've included photos taken by Robin, some of the informational pieces created for the GLBT table, which was the one I worked on, more specifically the brochure that we handed out, and photos that I myself took. The photos are both from the day before the event, setup day, and the day of the event. 

Audio: "Gently, Onwards" by ELPHNT from the YouTube audio library.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 371 Image Compilation

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 371 Image Compilation

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When we created the short videos of Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon, we had 371 images to work with and wanted to ensure each image had its moment as best possible. We decided to break them down to feature 7 images per short video post. This also made it so we could post the short videos on other social sites we have presence. 

For this compilation we chose to leave the original transitions, but added a random bars transition in between each original uploaded set. We've also removed the fade ins/outs we used for the audio of them original short videos.  

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts

#AmalgamCreative

#BeCreative

#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: All are from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

00:00 Apparition Condition

01:59 Unholly Roller

04:04 Neo Noir

06:01 Cloud Traveler

08:01 Deceptive Charm

10:01 Sleepless Dreams

12:03 In Between

14:05 Strange Acrana

Handcrafted Candles

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Handcrafted Candles
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These #candles were #Handmade #Homemade #Handcrafted by #Armandzraven for #Halloween #Samhain in 2015!

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/7u2ndhA4IJo

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

Audio: "Images of Tomorrow" by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube Audio Library.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 53 of 53

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If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 52 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 51 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 50 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Black Magic Scented 👻 Ghost Face Soaps

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Black Magic Scented 👻 Ghost Face Soaps
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Vertical Video featuring photos of Black Magic Scented Ghost 👻 Face Soaps made by #Armandzraven in 2015 for #Mabon #AutumnEquinox #Samhain #Halloween !

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/MSC7IiZl3qU

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#soap
#BlackMagic #Ghost

Audio: "In Eternity We'll Meet" by Aakash Gandhi from the YouTube Audio Library

Cinco de Mayo! ~ 2010

 

Cinco de Mayo! ~ 2010

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From May 05, 2010

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In celebration of Cinco de Mayo where I worked at the time, we sent out an email that included info of various upcoming local events and email trivia for a chance to win a goodie basket. That's right, before slack and the like, when we wanted to do a trivia it was via email. 

Cinco de Mayo landed on a Wednesday that year, with most local events taking place the weekend prior,  therefore, we sent an email before the weekend with a list of local events. Then, on Cinco de Mayo, we held an email trivia where participants that got all the correct answers were entered into a drawing for a Cinco de Mayo goodie basket. 

Audio: "Mariachiando" by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy Fontanez from the YouTube audio library.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 49 of 53

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 49 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010

The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010

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From May 02, 2010

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These are the last set of photos that I took in 2010 of my plants. On the first photo you see the basil growing nicely, the second one are sunflower sprouts, and the third eggplant growing along with marigolds.

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 48 of 53

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 48 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 47 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010

 

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010

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From April 30, 2010

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Here is another set of photos of my plants from 2010. On here you see some tomato plants that recently sprouted, an eggplant, and at the end some garden gnome figurines that, If I remember correctly were from the dollar store. 

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 46 of 53

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 46 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Cross Continent Connections ~ 28 April 2010

 

Cross Continent Connections ~ 28 April 2010

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From April 28, 2010

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These are photos that were shared on the 28th of April by a co-worker who travelled to meet the team in India.

Audio: "Coin Chaser" by from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 45 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Lovely Soap ~ 24 April 2010

Lovely Soap ~ 24 April 2010

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From April 24, 2010

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On this day I took a photo of this lovely sandalwood goat's milk soap that was purchased at one of the shops during the Road Trip! Pine, Strawberry, Payson ~ 18 March → 2010 https://youtu.be/IEEBdgb7Qqo

Audio: "AT PAD - Nebula Gm" by Audiotent from the Altitude audio pack for which I acquired the license.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 44 of 53

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 44 of 53
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If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

The Life of My Plants ~ 18 April 2010

The Life of My Plants ~ 18 April 2010
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From April 18, 2010
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The first photo of these is basil. The three that follow are sunflowers. The last two photos are the packet the sunflower seeds were from.  

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 43 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Reusable Target Bag ~ 18 April 2010

Reusable Target Bag ~ 18 April 2010

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From April 18, 2010

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In celebration of Earth Day in 2010, which fell on Thursday, April 22nd, Target gave out reusable bags. They distributed these reusable shopping bags the Sunday prior.

These are the photos I took of the bag that I received.

Audio: "Japanese Ichiba Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Japanese Cherry Blossom & Black Raspberry Vanilla Soaps

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Japanese Cherry Blossom & Black Raspberry Vanilla Soaps
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Vertical Video featuring photos of #Japanese #CherryBlossom & #BlackRaspberry #Vanilla Scented Goat's Milk soaps made by #Armandzraven back in 2015.

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/hAgQsg16Cng

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#soap #suds #bubbles 

Audio: "Natural Light" by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library.

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 42 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 41 of 53

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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 41 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Maricopa County Fair! ~ 17 April 2010

Maricopa County Fair! ~ 17 April 2010

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From April 17, 2010

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These are photos taken in 2010 on the night we went to the Maricopa County Fair. You might recall the last time we went to the fair, at least the last instance where I have photo/video evidence, was in 2007.

2007 Maricopa County Fair! ~ 13 April 2007 

Mini short vid. → https://youtu.be/65MbH2q0XW8

Playful edit with the vid, photo, & flyer. → https://youtu.be/9AXuZ1Mrnio

Unlike in 2007, this time I did take a few more photos. As you can tell by the photos that I took, the bright lights against the dark night, particularly those of the various Ferris wheels, are what caught most of my attention. 

Audio: "Coin Chaser" by from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #FerrisWheel #MaricopaCountyFair