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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (waterskiiers with elephant, Sarasota, Florida)

Date

1950s, printed later

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, 4.2002.433

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (waterskiiers with elephant, Sarasota, Florida)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1950s, printed later

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.433

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Jet Ski 97.5
Vehicle 97.5
Transportation 97.5
Human 95.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

surfboarding 99.5
surf 99.5
beach 99.4
action 99.1
action energy 98.8
competition 98.6
sport 98.5
hurry 98.4
motion 97.7
splash 96.8
fast 96.7
people 96.5
athlete 96
water 95.8
sea 95.6
recreation 95.4
wave 95.2
horse 95
fun 94.7
ocean 93.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

outrigger 58.1
ocean 54.9
water 46.7
stabilizer 46.4
sea 42.4
beach 41.5
paddle 41
device 38.2
oar 31.1
sand 26.9
boat 23.4
travel 23.2
coast 22.5
silhouette 22.4
vacation 22.1
sunset 20.7
waves 20.4
sport 20.1
summer 19.9
sky 19.8
lake 17.4
active 17.1
activity 17
wave 16.4
sun 16.1
sunrise 15.9
shore 15.8
landscape 15.6
surf 15.4
tropical 15.3
wet 14.3
people 14
vessel 13.5
clouds 13.5
male 13.5
leisure 12.5
holiday 12.2
fun 12
ship 11.7
river 11.7
outdoor 11.5
man 11.4
reflection 11.4
sports 11.1
relax 11
recreation 10.8
pacific 10.6
fishing 10.6
bay 10.4
coastline 10.3
fast 10.3
lifestyle 10.1
speed 10.1
island 10.1
outdoors 9.7
animal 9.5
action 9.3
body of water 9.3
exercise 9.1
tourism 9.1
men 8.6
power 8.4
fisherman 8.1
romantic 8
black 7.8
riding 7.8
sail 7.8
relaxation 7.5
blade 7.4
horizon 7.2
colorful 7.2
family 7.1
happiness 7.1
scenic 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

outdoor 99.9
water 99.7
sky 99.6
boat 92.9
watercraft 92.7
surfing 89.8
beach 88.2
lake 83.1
person 68.5
vehicle 55.4
canoe 52
paddle 51.5
black and white 50.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-36
Gender Female, 99.9%
Happy 96.4%
Calm 1.2%
Fear 1.1%
Surprised 0.6%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 0.2%
Sad 0.2%
Confused 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Surfboard
Man
Footwear
Tree
Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

beaches seaside 51.6%
nature landscape 43.5%
cars vehicles 3.9%

Captions

Clarifai

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

photograph of a man riding a boat.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man is standing on a surfboard in the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This black-and-white image captures an unusual and entertaining scene of water skiing. At the center is an elephant standing on large skis, participating in the action. On either side, two human performers dressed in swimsuits and helmets are also skiing alongside, holding ropes with one hand while waving with the other. The scene takes place on a calm body of water, with a shoreline visible in the background featuring trees and a building. The spectacle is lighthearted and whimsical, demonstrating a unique moment involving animals and humans engaging in synchronized water sports.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a black and white photograph showing two women and an elephant water skiing. The elephant is positioned in the center, standing on a large wooden board designed for water skiing, with each foot on a separate ski board. On either side of the elephant, a woman is holding onto a rope. Both women are also standing on their own skis and appear to be balancing as they glide over the water. The woman on the left is waving her hand, and both women are wearing swimsuits and helmets. The background shows a body of water and some buildings or structures at the shoreline. The scene is dynamic, capturing the motion and excitement of this unusual water skiing performance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a group of people surfing on a body of water, with an elephant standing on a surfboard alongside them. The elephant appears to be participating in the surfing activity, with two people assisting it on the surfboard. The scene is captured in a black and white photograph, suggesting it may be from an earlier time period. The background includes some buildings or structures, indicating this is likely taking place at a beach or coastal location.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The black and white image shows an elephant being ridden by several people while standing on a small boat or raft in the water. The elephant is lifting its trunk and appears to be splashing or playing in the water. There are trees and buildings visible in the background, suggesting this scene is taking place near a shoreline or riverbank. The image captures an unusual and playful moment of the elephant interacting with the water while carrying passengers on its back.

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

This is a remarkable vintage black and white photograph showing water skiing with an elephant! The image captures two water skiers and an elephant performing what appears to be a water skiing stunt. The elephant is wearing some kind of blanket or covering and is balanced on water skis between two people in swimwear who are also on skis. The scene takes place on what looks like a lake or waterway, with some buildings visible in the background on the shore. It's quite an unusual and impressive sight, likely from a water ski show or entertainment act, probably from the mid-20th century based on the photographic style and setting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an elephant riding a water ski, accompanied by two people on either side.

The elephant is positioned in the center of the image, facing left. It is wearing a blanket draped over its back and has its trunk extended downward. The elephant is standing on a water ski, which is attached to a rope that runs across the width of the image. On either side of the elephant, two people are holding onto the rope and standing on the water's edge. They are both wearing swimsuits and have their arms raised in the air.

In the background, there is a body of water with small waves breaking against the shore. On the opposite side of the water, there are trees and buildings visible. The sky above is overcast.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken during a fun and exciting event, possibly a circus or carnival performance. The presence of the elephant and the people on either side of it creates a sense of excitement and energy, while the overcast sky adds a touch of drama to the scene.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This image is a black-and-white photograph of two women water skiing behind an elephant. The elephant is standing on a surfboard, wearing a blanket or towel draped over its back. The two women are standing on either side of the elephant, each holding onto a rope attached to the surfboard. They are both wearing swimsuits and appear to be enjoying themselves.

The background of the image shows a body of water with trees and buildings in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a fun and playful scene, possibly from a circus or entertainment event.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white photo shows two women in bikinis and hats, standing on a boat and pulling an elephant with a towel on its back. The elephant is holding a rope with its trunk, and the boat is moving on the water. The waves are splashing around the boat. In the distance, there are trees and a house, and a ramp is on the side of the water.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

A black-and-white photo shows two women wearing swimsuits and hats, riding on a water ski while holding onto a rope connected to an elephant walking on the water. The elephant is covered with a towel. The women are smiling and looking at the camera. Behind them is a blurry background of trees, a building, and a ramp. The photo has a white border on the top and bottom.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows an elephant standing on a floating platform being pulled across the water. On either side of the elephant, a woman in a swimsuit is water skiing, each with an arm raised in the air. The foreground shows water splashing, likely as a result of the forward movement of the platform and the skiers. In the background, there are trees along the shoreline and a building with a flat roof. The photograph is framed in white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph showing a unique water-skiing scene. A large elephant is positioned on a water ski and is pulling two water skiers. The elephant is in the middle, wearing what appears to be a blanket on its back. Each skier is holding a rope, connected to the elephant. They are positioned behind the elephant as they ski across a body of water, presumably a lake or a river. Both skiers are dressed in swimsuits and are waving their arms in the air, appearing cheerful and excited. The water around them shows a lot of movement, suggesting speed. The background includes trees, a building, and a generally overcast sky, creating a scene of amusement.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a scene of water skiing. It shows a group of people engaging in the activity on a body of water, likely a lake or river.

  1. Foreground:

    • Two individuals are actively water skiing, standing on skis and being pulled by a boat. They are wearing swimsuits and life jackets, indicating safety precautions.
    • The skiers are in motion, creating splashes in the water as they move.
  2. Middle Ground:

    • A third person, possibly an instructor or guide, is standing on the boat. This person is dressed in casual clothing, including a jacket and pants, and is holding onto a rope or handle connected to the skiers.
    • The boat is moving, as evidenced by the wake and splashes in the water.
  3. Background:

    • The background features a shoreline with trees and some buildings, suggesting a recreational area or resort.
    • The sky is clear, indicating a sunny day.

The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of outdoor recreation and enjoyment of water sports.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a unique and unusual water activity. Two individuals are water skiing on a single water ski, which is attached to a rope that is being pulled by a boat (not visible in the photo). One of the skiers is an elephant, which is being guided by a handler wearing a white outfit and a hat. The handler is standing on a platform behind the elephant, holding onto a pole for balance. The scene takes place on a calm body of water, and the background features trees and a building with a flat roof. The overall setting suggests a lighthearted and entertaining event, possibly a circus or themed show.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This is a black and white photograph depicting a unique and playful scene of an elephant water skiing. The elephant is standing on a pair of water skis, being pulled by a rope, presumably attached to a boat that is not visible in the image. The elephant is wearing a blanket over its back. Beside the elephant, there is a woman in a swimsuit and a white helmet, also on water skis. She is smiling and appears to be enjoying the activity. To the right of the elephant, there is another person on water skis, also smiling and waving. The background shows a body of water, some trees, and a building, suggesting that this activity is taking place on a lake or river near a developed area. The image captures a moment of fun and unusual interaction between humans and an elephant in a water sports setting.