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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (dry tortugas birds in grass)

Date

c. 1950

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, 4.2002.7949

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (dry tortugas birds in grass)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7949

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Ground 99.2
Animal 97.7
Nature 87.9
Outdoors 84.3
Field 81.4
Flock 77
Soil 75.6
Grass 71.2
Plant 71.2
Vegetation 69.2
Land 65
Grassland 61.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

bird 99.5
group 97.3
nature 96.3
animal 94.4
wildlife 94.3
people 93.4
many 93.2
snow 90.8
two 90.6
winter 89.8
one 88.5
no person 88.2
tree 86
outdoors 84.1
landscape 83.5
monochrome 83
crow 81.4
adult 79
duck 78.8
grass 78.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

wall 38.6
grunge 37.5
texture 36.8
old 35.6
negative 29.2
pattern 28.7
surface 28.2
snow 27.6
rough 26.4
textured 25.4
aged 23.5
film 22.8
weathered 22.8
grungy 22.8
dirty 22.6
material 21.8
antique 21.8
frame 21.7
stone 21.2
vintage 19.9
damaged 18.1
retro 18
design 18
backdrop 17.3
paint 17.2
brown 16.2
space 15.5
hole 15.4
photographic paper 15.4
detail 15.3
architecture 14.8
ancient 14.7
border 14.5
rust 14.5
stained 14.4
concrete 14.4
rusty 14.3
art 14.1
construction 13.7
gray 13.5
weather 13.3
rock 13
wallpaper 13
backgrounds 13
building 12.9
blank 12.9
color 12.8
paper 12.6
aging 12.5
stucco 12.3
urban 12.2
empty 12
black 12
cement 11.9
torn 11.6
messy 11.6
structure 11
horizontal 10.9
cracked 10.7
sand 10.6
worn 10.5
dirt 10.5
background 10.3
photographic equipment 10.3
graphic 10.2
screen 10.2
dark 10
brick 10
city 10
decay 9.7
iron 9.3
travel 9.2
close 9.1
landscape 8.9
scratch 8.8
stain 8.7
canvas 8.5
exterior 8.3
effect 8.2
industrial 8.2
metal 8.1
text 7.9
noise 7.8
decoration 7.8
edge 7.7
track 7.6
decorative 7.5
metallic 7.4
water 7.3
digital 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

grass 99
text 98.9
outdoor 94.4
field 75.2
black and white 71.4
drawing 66.3
bird 62.5
grave 59.8
sketch 56.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Plant
Bird
Animal

AWS Rekognition

Bird 97.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

beaches seaside 91.3%
nature landscape 6.1%
paintings art 1.8%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a close up of the pattern on the sand.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a flock of birds sitting on top of a field

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This black-and-white image shows a field or coastal area populated by numerous birds, likely terns, perched among grasses and sparse vegetation. The birds have distinctive dark heads and lighter-colored bodies and wings, which contrast with the surroundings. Many birds appear to be resting or nesting on the ground. The vegetation is sparse and scraggly, suggesting a dry habitat. The image is bordered by a Kodak film edge, indicating it is a photograph or negative from traditional film. Numbers and markings along the border suggest it could be part of an archival or cataloging system.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph showing a large number of birds resting on a grassy field. These birds have distinctively dark heads and lighter bodies, indicating they are likely a species of tern. The setting appears to be a natural habitat, possibly a coastal or near-water environment with low vegetation. The scene depicts a colony of these birds, with many individuals scattered across the field, some standing and others appearing to be sitting or nesting. There is an overall sense of a bustling bird community. The photograph is framed with a border, and there are some identification numbers and "KODAK" film markings on it, suggesting it may have been taken from a photographic negative.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a natural, overgrown landscape. The scene shows a dense, tangled vegetation with various plants and foliage. The image has a textured, grainy quality, suggesting it may be an older photograph. There are no identifiable human figures present in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be a group of small birds in a field or grassy area. The birds seem to be scattered across the ground among dried vegetation or brush. The image has a grainy or textured quality typical of vintage photography. The birds appear to be some type of ground-dwelling species, though without color it's harder to identify them specifically. The composition shows multiple birds at different distances, creating depth in the image, with some closer birds more clearly visible in the foreground and others dotting the background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph of a field with several small birds scattered throughout. The birds are small, with black and white feathers, and appear to be some type of shorebird or wader. They are standing in a field of tall grasses and weeds, which are mostly out of focus. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene scene, with the birds going about their daily activities in the field.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a field with numerous small, dark objects scattered throughout. The objects are difficult to identify due to their small size and the lack of color in the image. They appear to be some type of debris or trash, but it's unclear what they are or where they came from.

In the foreground, there are several pieces of what appear to be metal or plastic debris. These objects are larger than the ones in the background and have a more defined shape. They may be fragments of machinery or other equipment that has been discarded or destroyed.

The background of the image shows a vast expanse of grassy terrain stretching out into the distance. The grass is tall and unkempt, suggesting that the area has not been maintained or cultivated in some time. There are no visible signs of human activity or infrastructure in the background, which adds to the sense of desolation and abandonment.

Overall, the image presents a bleak and barren landscape that suggests neglect and decay. The presence of debris and trash throughout the field reinforces this impression, implying that the area has been used as a dumping ground for unwanted materials. Despite the lack of color, the image conveys a strong sense of desolation and neglect, highlighting the importance of proper waste management and environmental stewardship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a large group of birds, likely seagulls, gathered in a grassy field. The birds are scattered across the frame, with some appearing to be resting or sitting on the ground, while others are standing or moving around. The grass in the field is tall and dense, providing a natural habitat for the birds. The image has a vintage or archival quality, with a white border around the edges and a small number "42781" in the bottom right corner, possibly indicating a catalog or reference number.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a field with many birds scattered across it. The field is covered with dry grass, and the birds are perched on the ground, some facing different directions. The birds appear to be wild and are possibly seagulls. The photograph has a vintage look and feel, and it is likely taken from a low angle. The image has a watermark with the text "42781" in the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The black and white image shows a group of birds settled among vegetation. The birds appear to be in a grassy or scrub-like environment, which makes it seem like they're nesting or resting. The image has a grainy texture, suggesting it might be an older photograph or a photographic negative. The clarity of the image is somewhat diminished, but the general scene is still discernible. There's text visible in the lower right corner, indicating 'KODAK' and a serial number at the bottom, suggesting the origin or processing of the photograph.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph, likely a negative. It depicts a scene of birds nestled among tall grass and vegetation. The quality suggests it may be an older photograph.

Specific Elements:

  • Birds: Several birds are visible, scattered across the grassy area. They appear to have distinctive markings, with darker heads and lighter bodies and wings. The shape and position of the birds suggest they are likely in the process of resting or nesting.
  • Vegetation: The birds are surrounded by dense grass and other plant life. This vegetation creates a natural environment, possibly a field or a marshy area.
  • Composition: The camera angle is at a ground-level, slightly elevated perspective. This choice of angle emphasizes the birds' integration with the landscape and the density of the vegetation.
  • Additional Information: The top of the image has a strip that has holes in it (likely from where the film was processed). The bottom of the image contains the number "42781". The side of the image contains the letters "KODAK" and "2EELA"

Overall, the photo captures a moment of wildlife in a natural setting, hinting at a serene and possibly isolated environment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a group of birds in a natural setting. The birds appear to be shorebirds, possibly plovers, based on their size, shape, and habitat. They are scattered across a grassy area with some patches of bare ground. The birds are mostly stationary, blending into the environment, which is likely a coastal or wetland area given the type of vegetation and the presence of these birds. The image has a slightly grainy texture, typical of older photographs. The number "42781" is visible at the bottom of the image, which might be a reference or catalog number.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to depict a field with a group of small birds scattered across the grass. The birds are relatively small and have a light-colored body with darker markings on their wings or backs. The grass is a mix of short and taller stalks, and the background is filled with more birds, suggesting a large gathering or flock. The photograph has a vintage quality, as indicated by the grainy texture and the style of the paper borders, which resemble old photographic prints. The numbers "42781" are visible in the bottom right corner, possibly indicating a catalogue or reference number for the photograph. The overall scene conveys a natural and somewhat documentary-like capture of wildlife.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This black-and-white photograph shows a group of birds foraging in a grassy field. The birds appear to be ground-feeding birds, possibly sparrows or a similar species, with white and dark plumage. The field is covered with dry grass and scattered with small dark objects, which could be seeds or other food items. The image has a vintage quality, with perforations along the edges suggesting it was taken from a roll of film. There is a number "42781" at the bottom right corner, likely a reference or catalog number. The photograph also has a watermark that reads "KODAK SAFELITE," indicating it was printed using Kodak paper.

Text analysis

Amazon

42781
KODAK-EVEETA

Google

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