A.I. as my Travel Agent.

This all starts with a simple idea, “can A.I. plan a coherent photography itinerary for me?”

… so I set of to test the idea using Open A.I.’s ChatGPT. I entered the simple prompt, “plan a one-day street and landscape photography itinerary for Houston, Texas.” Here’s what ChatGPT came up with:

Sure, here's a one-day itinerary for landscape and street photography within 100 miles of Houston, Texas:

Morning:

• Sunrise at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site: This site offers a great view of the Houston Ship Channel and the Battleship Texas. It's a popular spot for sunrise photography, and you may be able to capture some interesting reflections on the water.

• Breakfast at Denny's: Head to Denny's in La Porte for a quick breakfast before continuing on with your day.

Mid-morning:

• Photograph the murals in downtown Houston: Downtown Houston is full of colorful and eye-catching murals that make for great street photography. Some popular spots include the Market Square Park, the Heights, and the Midtown area.

• Buffalo Bayou Park: This park has a variety of landscapes to photograph, including the skyline of downtown Houston, the Buffalo Bayou, and the various sculptures and art installations throughout the park.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at Mama Nina's: Stop for lunch at Mama Ninfa's, a popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston.

• Brazos Bend State Park: This park is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston and offers a variety of landscapes to photograph, including wetlands, forests, and prairies. It's also a great spot for wildlife photography, as the park is home to a variety of animals, including alligators, deer, and birds.

Evening:

• Kemah Boardwalk: The Kemah Boardwalk is a popular spot for sunset photography. You can capture the sunset over the water, the Ferris wheel, and the various attractions on the boardwalk.

• Dinner at Landry's Seafood House: End your day with a seafood dinner at Landry's Seafood House, located on the Kemah Boardwalk.

This itinerary will allow you to capture a variety of landscapes and street photography in the Houston area, as well as enjoy some Tex-Mex

There were few notable goofs by A.I. but I am overwhelmingly impressed with the ability for technology to create something to inspire me to capture something new. You can check out some of the photos from my day below: