Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (water skiing man followed by two boats)

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, 4.2002.7971

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (water skiing man followed by two boats)

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, 4.2002.7971

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Water 99.8
Sea 99.8
Ocean 99.8
Nature 99.8
Outdoors 99.8
Human 99.1
Shoreline 88.1
Waterfront 86.4
Pier 84.6
Dock 84.6
Port 84.6
Sea Waves 83.2
Coast 79.9
Building 78.9
Architecture 74.2
Beach 73.6
Weather 72.4
Pillar 60.7
Column 60.7
Shorts 59.2
Clothing 59.2
Apparel 59.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

vehicle 96.8
no person 96.7
monochrome 96.1
transportation system 95.5
people 95.3
water 94.4
military 94.2
bridge 93.7
river 93.3
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storm 91.5
calamity 91.1
infrared 89.5
war 89.1
road 88
sky 87.8
winter 87.5
outdoors 86.8
railway 85.8
nature 85

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

pier 74.5
sea 56.5
support 52.2
ocean 51
water 49.6
coast 47.8
dam 44.5
sky 41.1
barrier 41
device 39.9
landscape 39.6
beach 36.5
structure 33.7
clouds 32.2
coastline 31.1
obstruction 30.8
bridge 29.2
sand 27.4
travel 26.9
summer 25.8
waves 24.2
viaduct 23.9
island 23.9
shore 22.7
sun 22.6
fortress 22.1
cloud 21.6
scenic 20.3
vacation 19.7
mountain 19.6
sunny 19
horizon 19
shoreline 18.4
sunset 18
tourism 17.4
tree 17
boat 17
rocks 16.1
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surf 15.5
sunlight 15.2
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tropical 14.5
scenery 14.5
seascape 14.4
wave 13.9
holiday 13.7
panorama 13.4
bay 13.3
lake 12.9
seaside 12.8
tranquil 12.7
weather 12.7
outdoors 12
pacific 11.6
river 11.6
scene 11.3
hill 11.3
breakwater 10.7
rocky 10.7
building 10.6
cloudy 10.4
sunrise 10.4
city 10
landmark 10
ship 9.7
skyline 9.5
idyllic 9.5
south 9.4
stone 9.3
cliff 9.3
reflection 9
coastal 8.8
scenics 8.6
relaxation 8.4
peaceful 8.3
calm 8.3
tourist 8.2
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islands 7.8
nobody 7.8
harbor 7.7
paradise 7.6
vacations 7.6
sunshine 7.5
mountains 7.4
light 7.4
architecture 7.4
relaxing 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.6
outdoor 99.1
water 98.3
black and white 95.5
cloud 89.3
building 87.6
sky 87
river 68.9
old 67.6
monochrome 63.7
white 62.1
shore 36.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

beaches seaside 53.5%
cars vehicles 35.3%
nature landscape 7.5%
paintings art 1.4%

Captions

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man standing in the water with a surfboard

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image appears to be an inverted negative photograph. It depicts a person water skiing with two motorboats in the water. In the background, there is a large bridge structure spanning across, possibly over a body of water. The person water skiing is wearing swimwear and is holding onto the rope connected to one of the boats. The image has a vintage feel, with the word "STEINMETZ SARASOTA FLORIDA" printed in the bottom margin, suggesting the location and the photographer's name. Dark clouds dominate the sky, contributing to a dramatic atmosphere.

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

The image is a black and white negative photograph. It depicts a scene on the water with a person water skiing. The individual appears to be holding onto a tow rope connected to a motorboat that is not fully visible in the frame. In the background, there is a large bridge extending across the water, with multiple arches supporting the roadway above. The sky appears cloudy, suggesting an overcast day. The name "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" is visible at the bottom of the image, indicating the photographer or the studio and the location associated with the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a dramatic nighttime scene at Sarasota, Florida. In the foreground, a person is standing in the water, holding what appears to be a fishing pole or net. The water is rough, with waves crashing around the person. In the background, there is a large building or structure with multiple arched openings, possibly a pier or boardwalk. The sky is dark and cloudy, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it may be an older photograph.

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

This is a black and white photograph taken in Sarasota, Florida, showing someone water skiing near what appears to be a bridge or pier structure. The person is wearing a bathing suit and standing on water skis in choppy water conditions. In the background, you can see a large concrete structure with multiple archways or supports. The sky appears dark and dramatic, suggesting this might have been taken during stormy weather or with specific photographic techniques to create contrast. The image has "STEINMETZ SARASOTA FLORIDA" text at the bottom, indicating it was likely taken by a photographer named Steinmetz.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in the water, holding a fishing rod and a net. The man is wearing a swimsuit and appears to be in the midst of fishing or attempting to catch something in the water. The background of the image features a bridge and a cloudy sky, suggesting that the scene is set near a body of water, possibly a river or ocean.

In the foreground, the man is the main focus of the image, with his fishing rod and net prominently displayed. The water around him is choppy, indicating that it may be windy or rough. The bridge in the background adds depth to the image, providing a sense of context and location.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of activity and purpose, as the man is engaged in a specific task (fishing) and appears to be focused on his goal. The cloudy sky and choppy water add a sense of drama and tension to the scene, creating a sense of anticipation or excitement.

Overall, the image effectively captures a moment in time, conveying a sense of place and activity through its use of composition, lighting, and atmosphere.

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a serene scene of a woman standing in the water, holding a fishing net. The image is overlaid with a white border and features text at the bottom that reads "STEINMETZ SARASOTA FLORIDA."

In the foreground, the woman stands in the water, wearing a swimsuit and holding a fishing net. Behind her, a bridge stretches across the water, with several arches visible beneath it. The sky above is dark and cloudy, adding to the moody atmosphere of the image.

The overall effect of the photograph is one of tranquility and contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world captured within its borders.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a black and white photograph of a man water skiing in Sarasota, Florida. The man is standing on water skis and holding onto a rope that is attached to a boat. The boat is pulling him along, and he is gliding on the water. In the background, there is a bridge with pillars, and the sky is cloudy. The image has a vintage look, and the text "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" is written in the bottom left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

A black-and-white photo of a person with a face covered in a mask, wearing a swimsuit, and standing on a surfboard while holding a rope that is attached to a boat. The boat is moving on the water, pulling the person behind it. There is another boat on the right side of the person. Behind them is a bridge with a fence on top. The text "STEINMETZ SARASOTA FLORIDA" is on the bottom.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The image appears to be a black-and-white negative, likely from an older photograph, taken in Sarasota, Florida. It depicts a waterskiing scene with a bridge and a cloudy sky in the background.

Key Elements:

  • Waterskier: A person is waterskiing, holding onto a rope and appearing to be pulled by a boat. The skier's stance is visible.
  • Boat: There's at least one boat in the image, likely pulling the waterskier. There might be another boat in the distance as well.
  • Bridge: A long bridge with support columns spans the water in the background. It adds context to the location.
  • Water: The water is wavy, suggesting some movement or wind.
  • Sky: The sky is filled with dark, ominous clouds.
  • Text: The words "STEINMETZ. SARASOTA. FLORIDA" appear on the bottom of the image.

Style and Tone

The negative style gives the image a stark, slightly eerie feel. The dark sky and rough water contribute to a dramatic atmosphere. The contrast between the bright elements (like the bridge and skier) and the dark water and sky adds depth.

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 negative, giving it a reversed tonal appearance (whites appear dark, and darks appear light). It appears to be a photograph of a watersport activity.

Elements in the Image:

  • Waterskier: A person is waterskiing, holding onto a tow rope.
  • Boats: There are at least two boats visible. One is pulling the waterskier. The other is in the distance.
  • Bridge: A large bridge dominates the background.
  • Water: The water is choppy with visible waves.
  • Sky: The sky is overcast with some cloud cover.
  • Location: The text at the bottom of the image reads "STEINMETZ. SARASOTA. FLORIDA," indicating the location.

Composition:

The waterskier is the focal point, positioned in the foreground. The boats, bridge, and sky create a layered backdrop that adds depth to the scene. The angle of the image and the placement of the bridge lead the eye across the water towards the horizon.

Style:

The photographic style is likely from the mid-20th century, given the film negative aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a dramatic scene in Sarasota, Florida. It shows a person standing in shallow water near a bridge that has been severely damaged. The bridge appears to have multiple sections missing, and the remaining structure is partially submerged in the water. The person in the image is holding a large fish, possibly a tarpon, by its tail. The sky is overcast with dark, stormy clouds, adding to the overall somber and dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The photograph is credited to Steinmetz, and the location is noted as Sarasota, Florida. This image likely captures the aftermath of a significant weather event, such as a hurricane, which has caused substantial damage to the infrastructure.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a person water skiing on a body of water, with a large bridge in the background. The individual is wearing a life jacket and appears to be holding onto a tow rope connected to a boat, which is visible in the water behind them. The boat is pulling the skier, creating a trail in the water. Another boat can be seen further in the background with a person standing at the stern. The bridge in the background has tall supports and spans across the water, suggesting it is a significant structure, possibly a highway or rail bridge. The sky is overcast, giving the image a dramatic and slightly moody atmosphere. The text at the bottom of the image reads "STEINMETZ. SARASOTA. FLORIDA," indicating the photographer and location. The image has a vintage quality, suggesting it may have been taken some time ago.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This black-and-white image depicts a surreal scene set in Sarasota, Florida, as indicated by the text at the bottom. The image features a person standing in shallow water, holding onto a small sailboat. The person appears to be wearing a swimsuit and has a mask covering their lower face, adding to the unusual nature of the scene. In the background, there is a large bridge with multiple arches, and another individual can be seen standing in a separate boat further back. The sky is cloudy, contributing to the dramatic and somewhat eerie atmosphere of the photograph. The overall composition and elements suggest a manipulated or staged image, possibly for artistic or conceptual purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

STEINMETZ.
STEINMETZ. SARASOTA. FLORIDA
FLORIDA
SARASOTA.
NAGO

Google

STEINMETZ. SARASOTA. FLORIDA
STEINMETZ.
SARASOTA.
FLORIDA