Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (person waterskiing off ramp)

Date

1965

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, 4.2002.8121

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (person waterskiing off ramp)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1965

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.8121

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Nature 94.2
Water 90.1
Vehicle 88.2
Transportation 88.2
Outdoors 84.9
Ship 83.1
Cruiser 82.9
Military 82.9
Navy 82.9
Airplane 80.3
Aircraft 80.3
Watercraft 78.9
Vessel 78.9
Battleship 77.2
Waterfront 71.5
Sea 68.6
Ocean 68.6
Building 66.4
Pier 64.8
Dock 64.8
Port 64.8
Steamer 58.6
Human 58.1
Weather 57.7
River 55.8
Bridge 55.4
Architecture 55.2
Person 53.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

beach 99.5
water 99.2
monochrome 99.1
people 99
sea 98.5
ocean 98.1
landscape 96.9
seashore 96.6
lake 96.4
vehicle 95.4
river 95.1
watercraft 93.9
mono 93
boat 92.6
black and white 91
light 90.1
seascape 90
harbor 89.4
ship 89.3
island 88.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

ship 74.2
vessel 53
aircraft carrier 48.4
sea 47.9
ocean 44.7
warship 42.4
water 38.8
sky 37.3
boat 36.2
liner 31.8
military vehicle 30.6
travel 29.6
coast 27
radio telescope 26.4
bay 25.5
harbor 25.1
vehicle 24.8
craft 24.6
passenger ship 24.2
beach 23.9
tourism 23.1
landscape 23.1
astronomical telescope 21.2
architecture 19.6
island 19.3
yacht 19.1
city 18.3
landmark 18.1
building 16.9
summer 16.7
sunset 16.2
clouds 16.1
telescope 15.8
vacation 15.6
port 15.4
tourist 15.4
coastline 15.1
pier 14.6
holiday 14.4
sunny 13.8
boats 13.6
horizon 13.5
lake 13.3
bridge 13
cloud 12.9
marina 12.8
sailing 12.7
day 12.6
tower 12.6
skyline 12.4
famous 12.1
outdoors 12
cruise 11.7
pacific 11.6
shore 10.9
dock 10.7
magnifier 10.5
waterfront 10.5
hydrofoil 10.5
rock 10.4
seaside 10.3
waves 10.2
sand 9.9
river 9.9
ferry 9.9
sail 9.7
wave 9.5
cityscape 9.5
sailboat 9.3
historic 9.2
transport 9.1
sun 8.9
urban 8.8
seascape 8.6
old 8.4
transportation 8.1
mountain 8
downtown 7.7
tropical 7.7
outdoor 7.7
dusk 7.6
area 7.6
trip 7.6
horizontal 7.6
town 7.4
peaceful 7.3
reflection 7.3
night 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

ship 99.6
text 99.5
watercraft 89
water 88
outdoor 86.8
boat 84.6
black and white 66.7
sky 60.4
old 45.1
vintage 28.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Female, 84.2%
Calm 71.3%
Happy 27.5%
Surprised 0.2%
Angry 0.2%
Confused 0.2%
Fear 0.2%
Disgusted 0.2%
Sad 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Person
Airplane 80.3%
Person 53.6%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-05

a photograph of a plane flying over a body of water -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white, surreal photograph, seemingly an inverted or negative image. It has a dreamlike quality with figures and objects appearing to float or be suspended in an unusual setting.

Composition:

  • Foreground: The foreground is dominated by water, appearing dark and textured, possibly a lake or ocean.
  • Midground: The midground features a shoreline with what looks like a row of spectators or vehicles. Behind them are palm trees and other foliage. The shoreline meets a structure that appears to be a platform or ramp.
  • Background: The sky is a dark, cloudy expanse.
  • Figures/Objects: There is a figure on the platform/ramp seemingly holding a long stick or oar. Another figure appears to be floating in mid-air above the platform, and two more figures near the shore.

Details & Observations:

  • The use of inverted colors gives a surreal and alien atmosphere.
  • The structure suggests a stage, performance space, or possibly a diving platform.
  • The positioning of the figures adds to the feeling of unreality.
  • The trees and the shore create a sense of place.
  • There are some faded markings and the text "51678" that might be related to the photo's production.

Interpretation: The image could be a representation of a performance, a dreamscape, or a commentary on the interplay of people, nature, and structures. The surreal nature of the image calls for an open interpretation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

This black-and-white photograph captures a scene at what appears to be a waterskiing or water-related event. In the lower half of the frame, there's a body of water, with a structure resembling a floating platform or dock, partially submerged in the water. A figure is standing on this structure, holding what looks like a long pole or ski.

In the air, there's another figure who appears to be mid-jump or being propelled through the air, possibly being pulled by a boat.

In the background, there's a shoreline with palm trees and what seems to be a line of vehicles or spectators, suggesting that this event is taking place at a public beach or venue.

The photo has a high-contrast look, with bright highlights and deep shadows, which give it a somewhat surreal or dreamlike quality. The image is taken from a low vantage point, which emphasizes the height of the figures and the expanse of the water. The sky is dark and cloudy, which adds to the dramatic feel of the scene.

Text analysis

Amazon

81915
KADOK 81915
KADOK
MJ17--YT37A°2

Google

MJI7--YT A°2
MJI7--YT
A°2