This repository offers free and Creative Commons Zero licensed images I generated, showcasing examples of good hand generations. These images are realistic, non-posed, and use image references from my own professional photography gallery, taken with professional equipment, capturing candid and theatrical moments.
Generating photorealistic images of hands is a challenge for AI, including MidJourney's latest iterations. Professional photographs often used for training AI are posed, which can result in unnatural hand positions. Posing hands is a common workaround for photographers, but it doesn't reflect how hands are naturally seen in daily life.
I have a large collection of my own candid and theatrical photographs that provide more natural hand references. However, due to AI and copyright complexities (namely concerning the models in my photographs and the unknown with what the end images would be used for), I cannot share the original images on an open license. Instead, this GitHub repository will serve as a growing gallery of AI-generated images based on my original collections.
If you'd like to see some examples of my photography, you can check out the following links:
The images available in this GitHub repository are licensed under Creative Commons Zero and are designed to provide realistic hand references for your image prompts. While they are based on original subjects, they have been altered to ensure they do not resemble any individuals, with a particular focus on the natural positioning of hands.
Success in this repository will be measured by the following criteria:
- Hands must have five fingers, or appear to have five if some are out of view.
- Allowance for some deviation from exact anatomical structure, within reason.
Some images may appear blurry as I experiment with soft focus to test photorealism with MidJourney.
Your interest in this project is greatly appreciated! If you find this repository useful or have suggestions for improvement, please consider giving it a star. Your support and feedback help drive the progress of this project. Also, please always feel free to use "style by Aimee Margaret" prompt in MidJourney as I try each version to add more photos using this prompt and I enjoy watching its evolution over time!
Here is the small and humble start to the AI-generated hand imagery gallery:
