More info. It is very easy to add Text to Speech output and Microphone input if desired / needed. I read fast and type fast so I don't have those options turned on.
Model sizes:
NAME SIZE
gemma4:31b 19 GB
gemma4:26b (MoE) 17 GB
gemma4:e4b 9.6 GB
qwen-16k:latest 9.5 GB
deepseek-r1:14b 9.0 GB
phi4:14b 9.1 GB
llama3.2:1b 1.3 GB
The b in those names indicates the number of parameters present in the Model database (how much it "knows")
gemma4 models are from Google.
qwen is from Alibaba
deepseek is from Deepseek AI
phi4 is from Microsoft
llama is from Meta
The gemma4 models all have "vision" / image recognition cababilities. You can "upload" an image and ask questions about it.
An example (I produced (didn't say created this time) this image with a prompt in an AI image generator called Fooocus:
I said describe this image (used gemma4:e4b, the smallest one). Response:
Gemma4:e4b (Fast)
Today at 1:04 AM
Thought for 2 seconds
The image depicts a woman standing on a prominent, elevated section of a cliff overlooking a turbulent sea.
The woman, viewed from the back, is dressed in a long, flowing, light-colored garment. She is positioned near the edge of the rock formation.
The setting is characterized by dramatic, layered cliffs. To the right, the cliff face shows significant evidence of human construction, including what appears to be towers, architectural structures, and built-up areas carved into the rock.
The body of water is visible to the left and extends into the distance. The ocean shows considerable wave action, with whitecaps breaking against the base of the cliffs.
The lighting is characterized by a bright, diffused glow emanating from the upper left, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The overall composition places the solitary figure against a backdrop of massive, natural rock formations juxtaposed with structured, man-made elements.
Follow up
What type of civilization or era do the visible structures suggest?
Do the cliffs look like they are made of sedimentary or igneous rock?
Based on the wave patterns, what might the current weather conditions be?
Are there any details about the woman's attire that suggest a specific period or culture?
***End gemma4***
I "uploaded" the same image to the qwen model which is supposed to be "trained" to be more creative and asked it to describe the image. Response was instant:
This is a breathtaking and atmospheric digital painting rendered in a painterly, impressionistic style, evoking a sense of epic scale and quiet contemplation. The scene is dominated by a lone figure standing on the edge of a vast, rugged cliff overlooking a tumultuous sea, while a distant, mysterious landmass looms ahead.
The Central Figure:
In the foreground, a solitary person, seen from behind, stands on a rocky outcrop. They are dressed in a flowing, loose-fitting white robe that billows slightly with the wind, and their long, light-colored hair is also swept by the breeze. The figure’s posture is still and upright, gazing intently out toward the horizon. This suggests a moment of profound observation, perhaps awe, solitude, or a journey’s end. The figure is illuminated by soft, warm light, making them stand out as the focal point against the cooler, darker tones of the landscape.
The Landscape and Environment:
The environment is both majestic and desolate. The immediate foreground is a steep cliffside covered in patches of mossy green and weathered rock, with sharp, angular edges. Below and to the left, the sea churns with powerful waves that crash against distant cliffs, rendered in dynamic brushstrokes of white and deep teal. The sea extends far into the distance, meeting a hazy horizon.
To the right and further ahead, a massive, ancient-looking cliff formation rises. Perched precariously on its edge is a fortified settlement or fortress, with stone towers, archways, and structures carved into the rock. The architecture appears old and weathered, suggesting a lost or mystical civilization. One tall, slender tower is particularly prominent on the distant peak.
The Sky and Atmosphere:
The sky is filled with soft, textured clouds, illuminated by a warm, golden-yellow light that seems to originate from a low sun just beyond the horizon or perhaps from within the clouds themselves. This light casts a luminous glow over the entire scene, enhancing the ethereal, almost dreamlike quality. The atmosphere is thick with haze and mist, which blankets the lower portions of the landscape and softens the edges of distant features, creating a sense of depth and mystery.
Artistic Style and Mood:
The artist employs broad, expressive brushstrokes, especially visible in the depiction of the sky, water, and distant cliffs, which gives the image a textured, hand-painted feel. The color palette is largely muted and atmospheric, with cool blues, grays, and earth tones contrasted by the warm yellows and whites of the sky and the figure’s robe. The overall mood is one of solitude, wonder, and epic adventure. The scene feels timeless, as if it could be from a fantasy epic or a mythological tale.
In summary, this image captures a moment of quiet, awe-filled contemplation on the edge of the world, where a lone wanderer stands before an ancient, mystical land, bathed in the warm, ethereal glow of an otherworldly light. It speaks to themes of journey, discovery, and the sublime beauty of nature and architecture coexisting in a fantastical realm.
Follow up
What inspired the artist to create this scene?
Could this image be from a specific book or game?
What emotions does this image evoke in you?
How might the story change if the figure were facing the opposite direction?
Is there any symbolic meaning behind the lone figure's white robe?
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