MONTHLY MOOD—March: travel patterns

After some intense months of travel, I'm catching up. In early March, a friend and I headed to Portugal, seeking a perfect escape from the cold of Colorado.

Although the weather wasn't ideal, it allowed us to leisurely explore the mural-adorned mosaic streets of Nazaré and the stunning formations of its beach and cliffs. We wandered through the medieval corridors of the walled city of Óbidos and enjoyed sipping ginja. We conversed with locals and travelers in Lisbon while dining at hidden gems and cruising along the Tagus River. In Sintra, we navigated puddles and raindrops to admire the grand gardens and a palace adorned with patterns.

In my opinion, this is the best low-effort AI output I've received from PS's basic "auto-blend layers." I love the rough collage feel of the street art mingling with the organic gardens and the incredible tile motifs found throughout Portugal.

However, I couldn't resist stopping at just one auto-comp, so I selected some photos to create another exploration, concentrating on the stunning street art in the cities we visited, and to be honest, I love this too!

So, is Photoshop's AI improving? Or have I become more deliberate in choosing my photos for this process? Or perhaps I simply visited more intriguing places, making my memory bias more receptive to the results? Share your thoughts below on how you're incorporating AI into your daily routine in the comments.

The collage of March's moments:

Miss February? Go back in time here.