Human Generated Data

Title

The Captain of the Rio Virgen, Utah

Date

c. 1870

People

Artist: John K. Hillers, American c. 1843 - c. 1925

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Library, 2.2002.385

Human Generated Data

Title

The Captain of the Rio Virgen, Utah

People

Artist: John K. Hillers, American c. 1843 - c. 1925

Date

c. 1870

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Library, 2.2002.385

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Tree 98.5
Plant 98.5
Nature 98.5
Outdoors 98.3
Animal 92.5
Art 85.1
Vegetation 84.9
Fir 84
Abies 84
Mountain 82.4
Land 68
Mountain Range 65.7
Ice 62.4
Building 60.4
Countryside 59.4
Cliff 58.9
River 58.5
Water 58.5
Road 57.7
Tree Trunk 57.1
Rock 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

monochrome 99.3
tree 98.3
landscape 98.2
mountain 96.6
no person 96.5
people 94.9
nature 94.7
snow 93.7
travel 93.3
black and white 93.2
winter 92.5
sky 92
dawn 91.6
fog 91.5
rock 90.6
sunset 90.6
park 90
infrared 88.3
outdoors 88.1
wood 87.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

snow 91.2
tree 85.3
forest 60.3
winter 49.5
weather 46.9
trees 46.4
landscape 44.7
cold 37.1
park 34.7
woody plant 34.5
frost 33.7
season 33.6
branch 29.3
pine 27.6
ice 27.1
road 25.4
frozen 24.9
snowy 24.4
vascular plant 22.1
woods 22
outdoors 21.9
wood 19.2
scenery 19
mountain 18.4
autumn 17.6
scene 17.4
plant 17.2
country 16.7
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fall 16.3
sky 16.1
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covered 15.6
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path 15.2
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light 14.7
peaceful 14.7
day 14.2
birch 14
sun 13.9
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foliage 12.9
snowfall 12.8
natural 12.7
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hiking 12.5
river 12.5
poplar 12.4
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freeze 10.7
sunny 10.4
calm 10.1
countryside 10.1
morning 10
sunlight 9.8
frosty 9.8
leaves 9.7
grass 9.5
fir 9.4
leaf 9.4
wilderness 9.3
field 9.2
travel 9.2
colors 8.8
lane 8.8
silence 8.8
mist 8.7
fog 8.7
branches 8.7
spring 7.9
mystery 7.7
quiet 7.7
bush 7.7
climate 7.6
silver tree 7.6
crystal 7.6
evergreen 7.5
mountains 7.4
vacation 7.4
yellow 7.3
southern beech 7.3
flora 7.2
shadow 7.2
bright 7.2
cool 7.1
night 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Sky 95.9
Photograph 94.2
Plant 94.1
Mountain 93.6
Plant community 93.4
Nature 90.2
Black 89.9
Natural landscape 89.4
Tree 88.9
Branch 86.8
Water 86
Vegetation 85.9
Black-and-white 85.2
Style 83.9
Biome 83.1
Woody plant 81.6
Landscape 80.6
Adaptation 79.3
Morning 79.1
Monochrome 78.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

tree 100
outdoor 99.9
sky 92
landscape 62.2
black and white 56

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 92.5%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 85.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

nature landscape 91.6%
streetview architecture 7.9%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a man sitting on a bench in front of a mountain

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This sepia-toned image captures a dramatic natural landscape dominated by a towering, jagged rock formation. The prominent sandstone cliff rises steeply out of the earth and is surrounded by trees, whose branches extend into the foreground, framing the scene. Below, a calm river winds through the bottom of the image, adding a sense of tranquility to the rugged environment. The sandy riverbank displays natural textures, and a fallen tree branch is visible in the foreground. The overall atmosphere feels serene and majestic, evoking the grandeur of untouched wilderness, likely Zion National Park or a similarly iconic landscape in the American Southwest.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph showcasing a majestic and towering vertical rock formation, known as "The Great White Throne," located in Zion National Park. The rock face dominates the background, characterized by steep, rugged surfaces rising dramatically into the sky. In the foreground, a serene river flows, with smooth water reflecting its banks. Surrounding the river are lush trees and bushes, providing a natural and tranquil setting that contrasts with the stark, imposing cliffs. The photograph captures the grandeur and natural beauty of the landscape, emphasizing the harmony between water, vegetation, and rock formations.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a majestic natural landscape. In the center, a towering rock formation rises up, its rugged cliffs and peaks dominating the scene. The rock formation is surrounded by lush, verdant vegetation, including trees with full, leafy canopies. In the foreground, a calm river or stream flows, its surface reflecting the surrounding scenery. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of tranquility and grandeur in this pristine natural setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a historic black and white photograph showing a dramatic view of "The Captain" in Zion Canyon (now part of Zion National Park). The image appears to be from the late 19th century and captures the massive rock formation rising dramatically above the Virgin River. The composition includes trees framing the scene and the smooth, flowing water of the river in the foreground, with a sandy bank visible. The monolithic rock face dominates the image, showing its sheer vertical walls and impressive height. The photograph has a characteristic sepia tone common to early photography and demonstrates the grandeur of the American Southwest's natural landscapes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This image is a vintage photograph of a mountainous landscape, featuring a prominent rock formation in the center. The rock formation is tall and narrow, with a flat top and steep sides. It appears to be made of a light-colored stone, possibly sandstone or limestone.

In front of the rock formation, there is a body of water that runs horizontally across the image. The water is calm and reflects the surrounding trees and sky. On either side of the water, there are dense forests of trees, which add depth and texture to the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility. The stillness of the water and the peacefulness of the forest create a sense of calm, while the towering rock formation adds a sense of grandeur and awe. The image suggests a remote and untouched wilderness area, untouched by human activity.

The photograph is in sepia tone, which gives it a warm and nostalgic feel. The sepia tone also helps to emphasize the textures and tones of the image, making it feel more like a work of art than a straightforward photograph. Overall, the image is a beautiful and evocative representation of the natural world, inviting the viewer to step into its serene and majestic landscape.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a river, trees, and a mountain in the background. The river flows from the bottom-left corner of the image towards the center, where it curves to the right before disappearing behind a large tree. The river's surface is calm, reflecting the surrounding environment.

In the foreground, a sandy beach or riverbank stretches along the left side of the image, with a few logs scattered about. The sky above is a light gray, suggesting an overcast day. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and natural beauty, with the river and trees creating a sense of peace and serenity.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly taken in the early 20th century. The sepia tone and grainy texture of the image give it a nostalgic feel, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of the natural world, capturing the essence of a peaceful and idyllic scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a mountain with a river running through it. The mountain is rocky and steep, with trees and plants growing on its slopes. The river is narrow and has a gentle flow, with a sandy beach on one side. The sky is clear, and the overall scene has a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly blurred effect and a sepia tone.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a monochromatic photograph of a landscape. It features a river flowing through a valley with rocky mountains on either side. The river appears calm, with a smooth surface reflecting the surroundings. On the banks of the river, there are trees and shrubs, providing a lush contrast to the rocky terrain. The mountains are rugged and steep, with some areas covered in vegetation. The sky above is clear, and the overall atmosphere suggests a serene and natural environment.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a sepia-toned photograph featuring a dramatic landscape. A massive, sharply angled rock formation dominates the center of the image, rising vertically with a textured, almost striated surface. The rock face is the main subject, casting a strong sense of height and ruggedness.

In the foreground, a calm river flows, reflecting the light and adding a sense of serenity and depth. Sandy banks line the river, suggesting a natural, unrefined environment. Lush vegetation, including trees and shrubs, frames the river and the base of the rock formation.

The image has a vintage quality, likely due to the sepia tone and the overall composition. This lends the photograph a timeless quality, possibly representing a historical view of a scenic location.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a vintage sepia-toned photograph featuring a landscape with a prominent mountain formation and a river in the foreground. The scene is characterized by its natural elements and rustic aesthetic.

In the center and rising dramatically, is a massive, steep-sided mountain, possibly a butte or similar geological formation. The mountain's face is rugged, with visible layers and textures of rock.

In the foreground, a river flows horizontally across the frame, with a sandy bank in the lower part of the picture. The water has a somewhat blurred appearance, possibly from a long exposure time.

Trees and dense foliage are present on both sides of the frame, creating a sense of depth. A large tree on the left side of the image is bare with detailed branches. The trees on the right side are less distinct due to the distance, but add to the overall natural setting.

The sky is a light, almost uniform tone, typical of older photographs where the dynamic range was limited.

Overall, the image captures a serene and rugged landscape, likely from a wilderness or mountainous area. The composition is well-balanced, with the river leading the eye towards the dominant mountain in the background. The sepia tone adds a historic and timeless feel to the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a scenic landscape featuring a towering rock formation in the background, likely a part of a canyon or a similar geological feature. The rock face is steep and rugged, with visible layers and textures that suggest sedimentary rock.

In the foreground, there is a river or stream flowing through the landscape, surrounded by dense vegetation. The trees and shrubs are lush, indicating a possibly fertile area despite the rocky surroundings. The water appears calm, reflecting some of the surrounding foliage.

The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it might be an old photograph, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighting is soft, likely indicating either early morning or late afternoon, casting gentle shadows.

The caption at the bottom of the image reads "The Captain of the Virgin Canyon," which could refer to the rock formation itself or possibly a historical or mythical figure associated with the area. The overall scene is serene and picturesque, capturing the natural beauty of the landscape.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

THE
CAPTAIN
VIRGEN
OF
RIO
THE CAPTAIN OF the RIO VIRGEN OTAH
the
OTAH

Google

THE CAPTAIN OF THE RIO VIRGEN, UTAH
THE
CAPTAIN
OF
RIO
VIRGEN,
UTAH