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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two women waterskiing with an elephant)

Date

1956

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11725

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two women waterskiing with an elephant)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11725

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Vehicle 94.8
Transportation 94.8
Nature 90
Outdoors 84.9
Aircraft 78.2
Water 65.5
Sea 59.4
Ocean 59.4
Watercraft 56.5
Vessel 56.5
Landing 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

airplane 100
aircraft 99.9
flight 99.3
transportation system 98.7
water 98.5
jet 98.5
flying 98.2
wing 98.1
vehicle 97.2
biplane 96.9
aviate 96.3
airport 96.2
propeller 96
sky 95.8
travel 94.9
lake 94.6
military 92.4
winter 91.9
sea 90.4
bomber 90.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

ocean 56.9
sea 56.8
water 48.1
outrigger 46.7
beach 39.4
stabilizer 37.4
sky 37.4
shoreline 33.3
coast 33.3
travel 31.7
boat 31
shore 31
device 27.6
clouds 25.4
summer 24.5
tourism 24
sunset 23.4
ship 22.9
sand 22.1
island 22
landscape 21.6
sun 21.1
vacation 19.7
coastline 18.8
sailboat 18.1
bay 17.7
lake 17.3
vessel 16.5
trimaran 16.3
tourist 16.3
wave 15.6
waves 14.9
body of water 14.1
seaside 13.6
dusk 13.4
holiday 12.9
iceberg 12.1
sailing vessel 11.8
horizon 11.7
leisure 10.8
people 10.6
sandbar 10.6
rock 10.4
sunrise 10.3
evening 10.3
river 10.1
light 10
yacht 10
silhouette 9.9
recreation 9.9
outdoors 9.7
boats 9.7
bird 9.6
fisherman 9.4
cloudy 9.4
tropical 9.4
winter 9.4
pelican 9.1
night 8.9
scenic 8.8
cruise 8.8
port 8.7
harbor 8.7
scene 8.7
fishing 8.7
turquoise 8.7
cloud 8.6
seascape 8.6
rocks 8.5
relax 8.4
barrier 8.4
reflection 8.1
mountain 8
land 7.9
bar 7.9
outdoor 7.7
stone 7.6
city 7.5
craft 7.5
calm 7.3
scenery 7.2
romantic 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.4
water 99
outdoor 94.9
ship 93.4
black and white 61.5
lake 60.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Airplane

Clarifai

Boat
Person

AWS Rekognition

Boat 94.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

cars vehicles 40%
beaches seaside 18.3%
text visuals 18%
nature landscape 12.9%
paintings art 8.6%
food drinks 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

photograph of a shark and a boat.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a man is surfing on a surfboard in the ocean

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-11

This is a black-and-white photographic negative showing an unusual scene: an elephant is water skiing on a pair of large skis, being pulled across the surface of a body of water. A person is riding on the back of the elephant, raising one arm in motion, conveying a sense of excitement or balance. The background includes a tree-lined shore and a structure, possibly a building or ramp. Due to the negative format, the colors are inverted, giving the image an unnatural and surreal appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

This image appears to be a black-and-white negative of a photograph showing a water skiing elephant being led by a person who is also water skiing. The person on the left is raised up, likely waving, while balancing on one leg on a single water ski. The elephant, which is wearing some sort of gear or harness, is standing on two separate skis. The background shows a body of water with a shoreline lined with trees and possibly a building in the distance. The composition is unusual and captures a rare spectacle of an elephant participating in a human activity, highlighting a unique or staged performance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a black and white photograph of what appears to be a small boat or raft in the water. The boat appears to be carrying several figures, possibly people, though they are not clearly visible. The water appears to be choppy, with waves visible in the image. The background suggests a coastal or waterfront setting, with some structures or buildings visible in the distance. The overall scene conveys a sense of movement and activity on the water.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing water skiing activity. The image is taken from what seems to be a boat or dock, with a water skier visible on the water's surface. The photo has a dark sky or background contrasting with the water, and there appears to be some shoreline or structures visible in the distance. The image quality and style suggests it's a vintage photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century. There's a white border or frame visible at the edge of the photo, which was common in older photographic prints.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person on a surfboard being pulled by an elephant. The elephant is wearing a blanket or saddle, and the person is holding onto the elephant's tail with one hand while balancing on the surfboard with the other. The background appears to be a body of water, possibly an ocean or lake, with trees or buildings visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere suggests a fun and playful scene, possibly from a circus or entertainment event.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a boat in the water, with people on board. The boat is in the center of the image, and it appears to be a small, wooden vessel. There are several people on the boat, but they are not clearly visible due to the low resolution of the image. It seems that they are all wearing light-colored clothing, which blends in with the surrounding environment.

In the background, there is a shoreline with trees and buildings. The sky above is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the weather may be overcast or stormy. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness, despite the potential for rough weather conditions.

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken during a specific event or occasion. The presence of people on the boat and the shoreline suggests that it may have been taken during a recreational or leisure activity, such as a fishing trip or a boat tour. However, without more context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact purpose or significance of the image.

Overall, the image presents a serene and idyllic scene, capturing a moment in time that is both peaceful and evocative.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an elephant in water. The elephant is on a small boat, and the boat is tilted to one side. The elephant is standing on the boat and appears to be balancing itself. The elephant's trunk is raised, and its legs are spread apart. The water is calm, and there are no waves or ripples. The sky is dark, and it seems to be nighttime.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring an elephant and a person in a body of water. The elephant is standing on a surfboard, while the person is riding the surfboard. The elephant is wearing a backpack, and the person is holding onto the surfboard's handle. The water is calm, and there is a boat in the distance. The image has a watermark in the top right corner with the text "4619 48."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, seemingly vintage, negative print. It captures an unusual scene of what appears to be an elephant being pulled on a water ski setup, presumably in an aquatic performance or event.

Scene Breakdown:

  • Elephant: The focal point is an elephant, standing on what looks like a type of water ski platform. It is being pulled by some sort of tow line.
  • People: Two figures appear to be standing or riding with the elephant. They are positioned on the platform as well.
  • Water and Background: The scene is set in water, possibly a lake or ocean. In the background, there's a line of white, likely trees or a shoreline, and some structures.

Additional Details:

  • The image is marked with the number "48" and another number at the top right.
  • The print's overall aesthetic suggests it's an older photograph.

Let me know if you'd like a more in-depth analysis or any other specific aspects described!

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph negative. The scene depicted includes an elephant standing on what looks like waterskis, being guided by two individuals. They are in the water, which shows wave action. In the background, there is a land area with buildings and vegetation. The overall composition is quite surreal, with the elephant waterskiing being the central and striking element. At the top of the image there is hand written text.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a dramatic scene of a seaplane crash in the water. The aircraft appears to be partially submerged, with its nose tilted downward and its tail raised upwards. The plane's wings are visible, and it seems to be breaking apart as it hits the water. The background shows a shoreline with some structures, possibly buildings, and palm trees, suggesting a coastal area. The photograph is in black and white, which gives it a historical feel. The image is marked with the number "619 48" at the top, which could be an identifier or catalog number. The overall scene captures a moment of intense action and potential danger.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-07

This is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals water skiing. They appear to be on a single skis, which is a unique and less common water skiing setup. The skiers are holding onto their respective handles, which are connected to a rope that is presumably pulling them through the water from a boat (not visible in the image). The water is relatively calm with small ripples, and the background shows a shoreline with some buildings and trees, suggesting a beach or lakefront setting. The lighting and shadows indicate a time of day with a low sun, possibly early morning or late afternoon. The image has an archival look, with a timestamp or identifier "u17 48" at the top right corner.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-07

This black-and-white image shows an unusual and striking scene: a person riding a surfboard in tandem with an elephant. The person appears to be standing on the surfboard, holding onto the elephant, which is also on the board. The elephant is wearing a decorative cloth around its torso. Both the person and the elephant are on a wave, suggesting that they are actively surfing. The background shows a shoreline with some buildings and trees. The photograph has a vintage feel, possibly due to its monochromatic nature and the overall composition. There is also some text at the top right corner of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

48
1819 48
1819