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Human Generated Data

Title

Beacon Rocks, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a snow storm

Date

c 1875

People

Artist: Eadweard Muybridge, British 1830 - 1904

Publisher: Bradley & Rulofson, American active 1860s-1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3740

Human Generated Data

Title

Beacon Rocks, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a snow storm

People

Artist: Eadweard Muybridge, British 1830 - 1904

Publisher: Bradley & Rulofson, American active 1860s-1880s

Date

c 1875

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3740

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Archaeology 98.3
Human 98
Soil 96.8
Rock 96
Nature 92.1
Outdoors 87.3
Animal 73.6
Bird 69.9
Ground 69.5
Advertisement 68.1
Poster 61.1
Cliff 56.5
Beak 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

rock 98.4
desert 97.9
landscape 97
travel 96.3
stone 95.6
people 94.3
art 94.2
sand 91.9
nature 90.1
beach 89.7
ancient 89.2
old 87.7
sky 87
dry 86.3
park 83.8
seashore 82.9
outdoors 82.7
statue 81.4
sun 81.2
monument 80.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

ruler 87
rock 55.7
travel 46.5
landscape 44.7
desert 41.1
park 40.4
megalith 40.1
canyon 40
stone 36.5
national 36.3
mountain 30.5
sandstone 30.3
memorial 29.7
sky 29.4
rocks 28.3
tourism 27.3
sand 26.8
cliff 25.9
structure 25.2
geology 24.3
scenic 22
erosion 21.8
valley 21.6
natural 21.4
landmark 20.8
formation 19.5
monument 18.7
mountains 17.6
ancient 17.3
vacation 17.2
outdoors 17.2
clouds 16.9
wilderness 16.1
formations 15.8
scenery 15.4
history 15.2
geological 14.8
outdoor 14.5
hill 14.1
orange 13.8
island 13.8
west 13.5
sculpture 13.2
tree 13.1
western 12.6
south 12.2
tourist 11.9
arches 11.8
southwest 11.8
arid 11.8
hiking 11.6
area 11.5
environment 10.7
land 10.5
old 10.5
scene 10.4
summer 10.3
terrain 9.7
reserve 9.7
sun 9.7
extreme 9.6
easter 9.5
color 9.5
place 9.3
famous 9.3
dry 9.3
civilization 8.8
rocky 8.7
majestic 8.7
panoramic 8.6
scenics 8.6
adventure 8.5
trip 8.5
hot 8.4
ravine 8.3
religion 8.1
statue 8
soil 7.9
mesa 7.9
wonder 7.8
ruin 7.8
vista 7.8
states 7.7
remote 7.7
united 7.6
stones 7.6
sunrise 7.5
destination 7.5
ocean 7.5
historic 7.3
horizon 7.2
sea 7
architecture 7

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Bedrock 83.5
Wood 81.6
Natural landscape 79.8
Adaptation 79.2
Landscape 77.5
Formation 75.4
Outcrop 74.9
Klippe 71.1
Soil 67.5
People in nature 67.3
Monolith 67.1
Rock 66.9
Art 65.8
Visual arts 64.9
Megalith 63.9
History 63.4
Stock photography 62.8
Font 61.9
Monument 60.7
Ancient history 58.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 98.9
mountain 96.9
nature 68
sky 52.2
rock 20.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Picture frame
Person

AWS Rekognition

Person 98%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

beaches seaside 59.1%
nature landscape 15%
paintings art 9.6%
pets animals 5.3%
sunrises sunsets 5.3%
food drinks 3.4%
streetview architecture 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a sign on a rock 65.2%
a close up of a rock 65.1%
a person sitting on a rock 31.5%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a man stands on a rock.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man standing on top of a mountain

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image is a stereoscopic photograph from the late 19th century, created to provide a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. It depicts a rugged desert landscape dominated by "Beacon Rock," a tall, narrow, vertical rock formation located near Castle Rock Station in Echo Canyon after a snowstorm. The area appears rocky and barren, with traces of snow scattered across the ground. A solitary figure stands near the base of the rock formation, providing a sense of scale to its immense height. The image is framed by its original yellow card mount, with descriptive text on the edges indicating it was published by Bradley & Rulofson and illustrated by Eadweard Muybridge for the Union Pacific Railroad. The image highlights the stark beauty and geological uniqueness of the American West.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a stereograph showing a tall, narrow rock formation known as Beacon Rock, located near Castle Rock Station in Echo Canyon. The landscape appears arid and rocky, with sparse vegetation. In the photograph, a person stands at the base of the rock formation, providing a sense of scale to the towering height of the rock. The image shows the aftermath of a snowstorm, as indicated in the caption, with the ground covered in light snow. The stereograph was published by Bradley & Rulofson and is part of a series related to the Union Pacific Railroad, illustrated by Muybridge. The photograph is bordered by a yellow frame, typical of stereographs which were designed to be viewed through a stereoscope for a three-dimensional effect.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a rugged, rocky landscape with tall, jagged rock formations. In the foreground, there are two small human figures standing on the rocky terrain, providing a sense of scale. The image appears to be a stereoscopic view, with two slightly offset images side by side, suggesting it was captured using a stereoscopic camera. The caption indicates this is "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm."

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a historical stereoscopic photograph showing Beacon Rock near Castle Rock Station in Echo Canyon, captured after a snow storm. The image shows a dramatic natural rock formation - a tall, pillar-like structure standing prominently against the landscape. A small silhouetted figure stands at the base of the rock formation, providing scale and showing just how massive the rock pillar is. The photograph appears to be from the late 1800s, given its sepia tone and stereoscopic format (two nearly identical images side by side, which would have created a 3D effect when viewed through a special viewer). The surrounding terrain appears rocky and somewhat barren, with what looks like snow or light-colored soil visible in the background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a stereoscopic photograph of a person standing at the base of a large rock formation, with the title "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm" inscribed at the bottom.

Key Features:

  • Rock Formation: The central focus of the image is a large, dark-colored rock formation that rises from the ground, featuring a distinctive shape with a narrow base and a wider top.
  • Person: A person is positioned at the base of the rock formation, facing away from the camera and towards the rock.
  • Background: The background of the image features a snowy landscape, with hills and mountains visible in the distance.
  • Border: The image has a yellow border, with the words "UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD" printed along the top and bottom edges.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of isolation and solitude, with the person standing alone at the base of the rock formation. The snowy landscape adds to the sense of remoteness and ruggedness, while the rock formation itself appears imposing and dramatic.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a stereoscopic photograph of a rocky landscape, featuring a prominent rock formation in the center. The scene is depicted in sepia tones, with a light-colored sky and a rugged terrain of rocks and dirt. A person is visible on the left side of the image, standing near the base of the central rock formation.

The photograph is presented on a yellowed card with rounded corners, bearing the text "UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD" and "Published by BRADLEY & RULOFSON" along the edges. The card also features the number "829" and the caption "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and natural setting, with the snow-covered landscape adding a touch of tranquility to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of two people standing on the side of a mountain. They are both wearing hats and shoes. One of them is wearing a long coat. The mountain is rocky and steep, and it seems to be covered in snow. The photo is taken from a low angle, and the two people are standing on the side of the mountain, looking down at the ground.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a stereoscopic photograph featuring a rugged, rocky landscape. It appears to be a scene from a mountainous region, possibly after a snowstorm, given the snow-covered ground. The photograph is presented in a vintage style, with a warm sepia tone. The image is split into two halves, which would have been viewed through a stereoscope to create a three-dimensional effect. The left and right halves of the image are almost identical, with only slight differences in perspective. In the foreground, there are large, jagged rocks and a prominent rock formation that stands out due to its size and shape. There is a person standing near the base of this rock formation, adding a sense of scale to the image. The background features more rocky terrain and a distant horizon, with a clear sky overhead. The image has a historical feel, possibly taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, given the style and technology used.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

This is a stereoscopic photograph featuring a geological formation known as "Beacon Rock". The photograph is divided into two adjacent images, designed to be viewed with a stereoscope for a 3D effect.

Visual Description:

  • Subject: The primary focus is on a tall, pillar-like rock formation. This is Beacon Rock. It appears to be weathered with a rugged texture. The rock is dark in color.

  • Setting: The scene is set in a mountainous or canyon landscape. The ground is covered with rocks and what appears to be snow or a light-colored debris from a snowstorm. The background shows a hazy expanse, possibly the valley.

  • Figure: A small silhouette of a person can be seen standing near the base of the tall rock formation, providing a sense of scale. The person is likely wearing a long coat or jacket.

  • Stereoscopic Effect: The slight difference between the two images, when viewed through a stereoscope, would create an illusion of depth, emphasizing the three-dimensionality of the rock and the landscape.

  • Text: The image includes text along the borders, providing details:

    • "UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD."
    • "Illustrated by MUYBRIDGE."
    • "Published by BRADLEY & RULOFSON"
    • "825 - Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm."

Overall Impression:

The photograph is a historical documentation of a natural landmark, likely captured in the late 19th century, as evidenced by the technology (stereoscope) and the style of the image. The scene evokes a sense of grandeur and isolation, highlighting the scale of nature. The stereoscopic presentation further enhances the visual appeal and allows viewers to appreciate the topography in greater detail.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The stereoscopic image shows a weathered rock formation. The left and right halves of the image are very similar, presenting slightly different perspectives of the same scene, which creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope.

In the foreground and midground, there are two prominent rock formations. The one on the left is a tall, pillar-like structure that seems to have been eroded over time, revealing a rugged texture. To the right is a shorter, more massive rock formation. A man is standing next to the tall rock formation.

The background is a blur of distant land, likely a valley or plain. The sky is light.

Text on the image reads "UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD" and "Illustrated by MUYBRIDGE, Published by BRADLEY & RULOFSON." It also includes the number "825" followed by "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm."

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a stereoscopic photograph depicting a natural rock formation known as Beacon Rock, located near Castle Rock Station in Echo Canyon. The scene appears to be taken after a snowstorm, as there is snow covering the ground and the surrounding landscape. The rock formation itself is tall and distinct, standing prominently against the snowy backdrop.

Two individuals are visible in the image, one standing at the base of the rock formation on the left side and another on the right side. The photograph is framed with a decorative border that includes text identifying the publisher as "Union Pacific Railroad" and the photographers as "Bradley & Rulofson." The image number is 825, and the caption at the bottom reads, "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm."

Stereoscopic photographs like this one were popular in the 19th century and were viewed using a stereoscope, which created a three-dimensional effect by showing two slightly different images to each eye.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image is a vintage sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph displaying two nearly identical views of a natural rock formation named "Beacon Rock," located near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon. The scene captures the rock structure standing prominently in a rugged, arid landscape, with visible erosion and weathering. In the foreground, there are several smaller rocks and a sandy or gravelly surface.

In the image, two human figures are present, standing at the base of the rock formation, emphasizing the scale and grandeur of the structure. The background appears to show a vast, open area with soft, rounded hills or mountains, giving the scene a desolate and timeless atmosphere. The photograph is published by Bradley & Rulofson for the Union Pacific Railroad, as indicated by the text on the left and right borders of the image. The text at the bottom reads: "825—Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm."

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This is a stereoscopic photograph meant to be viewed through a stereoscope to create a 3D effect. The image depicts a rocky landscape with two prominent rock formations standing tall in the foreground. The scene is set in a rugged, mountainous area with a snowy ground. A person is visible near the base of one of the rock formations, providing a sense of scale to the scene. The text on the image indicates that this is "Beacon Rock, near Castle Rock Station, Echo Canyon, after a Snow Storm." The photograph is published by Bradley & Rulofson and illustrated by Muybridge for the Union Pacific Railroad.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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