One of my photos was reported as AI - even got Snopes involved

[Eric]

Nobody even bothered to ask, I could've provided the RAW file and others from the shoot. SMH

The Story

https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/snopes-golden-gate-park-sf-photo-fact-check-18547712.php

Snopes

Aerial Pic Shows Golden Gate Park in San Francisco?

A vibrantly green oasis is seen sandwiched by an urban cityscape.

www.snopes.com

 

[theorist9]

"Though it has been widely shared in Facebook groups and in threads on X, formerly known as Twitter, the source of the original image remains unknown."

 

[Alli]

Nobody even bothered to ask, I could've provided the RAW file and others from the shoot. SMH

Have you contacted the author?

 

[Edd]

I spent a week in San Francisco about 30 years ago, and I confess this photo is striking to me also, exposing my geographic ignorance of the city. Looks amazing.

 

[Citysnaps]

Sorry to hear that, Eric.

You might remember something similar (a few FB responses on a photography forum claiming a photo I put up was AI) happened to me a few weeks ago. That bugged me at the time. But now, after thinking it through, it doesn't bother me in the slightest, not feeling I need to prove anything to anyone - especially from a random online stranger. I guess we now just have to expect that to happen every once in awhile. Ten to fifteen years ago when I had some exhibitions and sold framed prints, that would have been different.

Today... I like going through my photos, printing and framing those that I like, and putting them on our home's walls mixed in with my wife's art. And giving some away to friends who visit and like them. That's what makes me happy today.