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“As If Nothing Happened”: I Used Artificial Intelligence To See How Some Celebrities Would Look Today If They Were Alive (10 Pics)

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I am Alper Yesiltas, a lawyer and photographer living in Istanbul, Turkey. I've been imagining scenes and capturing memories for about 19 years now. During that time, some of my photos have been edited worldwide in books, magazines, exhibitions, and websites and were awarded in several photo contests.

I would like to share with you the first collection of images of my AI-based project called "As if nothing happened". Behind this project lies the question of "how would people look photo-realistically if some great events had not happened to them". I look forward to your feedback and suggestions.

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#1

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

I wish he hadn't got that disease.

Final score:

425points

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With the development of AI technology, I've been excited for a while, thinking that "anything imaginable can be shown in reality". When I started tinkering with technology, I saw what I could do and thought about what would make me the happiest. I wanted to see some of the people I missed again in front of me and that's how this project emerged.

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#2

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

I wish he hadn't been affected by the exhaustion of his role.

Final score:

291points

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#3

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

I wish she hadn't sought the inspiration she needed elsewhere.

Final score:

274points

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The hardest part of the creative process for me is making the image feel "real" to me. The moment I like the most is when I think the image in front of me looks very realistic as if it was taken by a photographer.

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I am using various software programs. The time it takes for me to create one fully finished image varies, but I would say it takes a while for an image to feel "real" to me.

#4

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

I wish he hadn't faced vitiligo.

Final score:

251points

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#5

Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain

I wish he had decided to stay.

Final score:

247points

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There are 10 images so far in this project, I want to extend it but I want to do it in a selective way, so the process is a little bit slow for me. For future projects, there are various things I imagine about real life using AI technology. Like "Life in 2050" and "Alternate Museum".

#6

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

I wish he hadn't sought the inspiration he needed elsewhere.

Final score:

225points

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#7

John Lennon

John Lennon

I wish he hadn't been in New York that day.

Final score:

218points

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#8

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

I wish he hadn't taken that painkiller that day.

Final score:

201points

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#9

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

I wish he decided to live a life where he paid more attention to the health of his heart.

Final score:

194points

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#10

2pac

2pac

I wish he hadn't been involved in that event that would cause him to face the mafia.

Final score:

144points

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Alper Yesiltas

My name is Alper Yesiltas, lawyer & photographer living in Istanbul, imagining scenes and capturing memories for about 19 years. During that time, some of my photos are edited worldwide in books, magazines, exhibitions, web sites and were awarded in several photo contests.

My name is Alper Yesiltas, lawyer & photographer living in Istanbul, imagining scenes and capturing memories for about 19 years. During that time, some of my photos are edited worldwide in books, magazines, exhibitions, web sites and were awarded in several photo contests.

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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Danni 2 years ago

I wish Phil Hartman was here. I wish he hadn't been as kind as he was to someone so undeserving. You are extremely talented.

30points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Losing Phil was a shock to so many. I can't begin to imagine the projects he might've been involved with or the people he would've worked with if things had been different.

15points

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Thinking of what the world would be like if we still had Karen Carpenter, Otis Redding, Buddy & Ritchie & JP, Ian Curtis, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, and Selena, too. And 2016 was a horror show anyway, and there are too many losses, but oh, if we still had Bowie, Prince, and Carrie Fisher, the world might be slightly better.

14points

Aunt Riarch 2 years ago

I'd like to see Karen Carpenter...

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)

let me guess... Mickael Jackson - John Lennon (Christopher Lee vibes :) ) - Freedy Mercury - Madonna - 2 Pac ? - Bruce Lee - Janis Joplin - Jimi Hendricks. very good work, very realistic.

10points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, all correct. Actually John Lennon is my favourite so far, I loved that you found it similar to Christopher Lee, one of my favourite actors.

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Madonna.? Where is Madonna?

3points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

Thanks that helped me, how you guessed Freddy though is a miracle ... :) x

2points

pebs 2 years ago

Madonna is still alive, actually.

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Danni 2 years ago

I wish Phil Hartman was here. I wish he hadn't been as kind as he was to someone so undeserving. You are extremely talented.

30points

Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Losing Phil was a shock to so many. I can't begin to imagine the projects he might've been involved with or the people he would've worked with if things had been different.

15points

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Mrs. Jan Glass 2 years ago

Thinking of what the world would be like if we still had Karen Carpenter, Otis Redding, Buddy & Ritchie & JP, Ian Curtis, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, and Selena, too. And 2016 was a horror show anyway, and there are too many losses, but oh, if we still had Bowie, Prince, and Carrie Fisher, the world might be slightly better.

14points

Aunt Riarch 2 years ago

I'd like to see Karen Carpenter...

8points

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago (edited)

let me guess... Mickael Jackson - John Lennon (Christopher Lee vibes :) ) - Freedy Mercury - Madonna - 2 Pac ? - Bruce Lee - Janis Joplin - Jimi Hendricks. very good work, very realistic.

10points

Alper Yesiltas (Post author) 2 years ago

Thank you so much, all correct. Actually John Lennon is my favourite so far, I loved that you found it similar to Christopher Lee, one of my favourite actors.

15points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Madonna.? Where is Madonna?

3points

Deborah Harris 2 years ago

Thanks that helped me, how you guessed Freddy though is a miracle ... :) x

2points

pebs 2 years ago

Madonna is still alive, actually.

1point

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