Human Generated Data

Title

Beverly Boulevard & La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California

Date

June 21, 1975

People

Artist: Stephen Shore, American born 1947

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.253

Copyright

© Stephen Shore

Human Generated Data

Title

Beverly Boulevard & La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California

People

Artist: Stephen Shore, American born 1947

Date

June 21, 1975

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.253

Copyright

© Stephen Shore

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-26

Machine 97.7
Car 95.9
Transportation 95.9
Vehicle 95.9
Automobile 95.9
Traffic Light 95.7
Light 95.7
Car 91.5
Pump 88.2
Gas Station 87.2
Traffic Light 86.8
Car 81.6
Traffic Light 78.1
Traffic Light 73.3
Gas Pump 72.4
Car 67.7
Road Sign 64.3
Symbol 64.3
Sign 64.3
Bicycle 63.2
Bike 63.2
Petrol 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

street 98.7
no person 97.6
road 95.6
gas station 95
travel 94.9
transportation system 92.2
architecture 90.3
city 89.7
outdoors 89.6
signal 89.3
business 88.6
commerce 88.5
stock 83.5
sky 82.2
building 81.9
gasoline 81.3
sunset 81
people 77.6
urban 74.6
traffic 74.2

Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

intersection 57.2
city 37.4
architecture 33.2
building 30.8
sky 30
travel 28.2
structure 21.7
street 21.2
billboard 20.2
urban 20.1
cityscape 17
signboard 17
house 16.9
tourism 15.7
plaza 15.3
boat 14.9
town 14.8
water 14.7
road 14.5
transportation 14.3
flag 14.3
clouds 13.5
landmark 12.6
harbor 12.5
buildings 12.3
cloud 12.1
old 11.8
river 11.6
vacation 11.5
capital 11.4
sign 11.3
sea 10.9
square 10.9
residential 10.5
outdoors 10.5
traffic 10.4
construction 10.3
tower 9.9
history 9.8
ship 9.8
business 9.7
houses 9.7
summer 9.6
waterfront 9.6
transport 9.1
modern 9.1
car 8.9
scenic 8.8
port 8.7
day 8.6
estate 8.5
historical 8.5
destination 8.4
exterior 8.3
new 8.1
light 8
center 7.9
tourist 7.8
scene 7.8
office 7.8
lamp 7.6
real 7.6
trip 7.5
famous 7.4
lights 7.4
flagpole 7.3
sun 7.2
holiday 7.2
resort 7.2
facade 7.1

Google
created on 2022-02-26

Sky 97.5
Wheel 94.7
Tire 91.1
Street light 86.6
Building 84.4
Gas 78.1
Road 76.7
City 74.6
Motor vehicle 74.5
Font 73.1
Traffic sign 71.4
Signage 70.8
Sign 64.9
Road surface 64.8
Street 64.6
Advertising 64
Landscape 62.9
Street sign 62.7
Gas pump 62.5
Rectangle 56.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-26

text 100
outdoor 97.7
billboard 94.9
sign 94.9
sky 90.7
street 88.5
vehicle 85.2
car 82.3
land vehicle 73.9
building 53.9
gas station 53.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Traffic Light
Road Sign
Bicycle
Car 95.9%
Car 91.5%
Car 81.6%
Car 67.7%
Road Sign 64.3%
Bicycle 63.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-26

a sign on the side of a road 95.5%
a sign on the side of the street 95.4%
a sign on the side of a street 95.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a chevronn station sign hanging from a pole -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a mid-20th century urban street scene featuring a gas station and surrounding businesses. A Chevron gas station occupies the foreground with prominent signage displaying the Chevron logo, and gasoline prices visible on another sign—$57.9, $59.9, and $61.9 cents per gallon. A Texaco station is seen across the street. The street is labeled "Beverly Blvd," with a street sign indicating "7000 W." In the background, there are hills, various buildings, and a McDonald's billboard promoting hamburgers for 25 cents. Cars are visible on the road, including a yellow vehicle in motion, lending a sense of activity. The scene is brightly lit with clear skies, indicative of daytime. It appears to be from the past, probably the 1970s, based on the signage, cars, and gas prices.

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

The image depicts an American urban scene from the 1970s, featuring a Chevron gas station on a street corner. Prominently displayed is the Chevron logo on several signs, as well as gas prices on a tall sign in the background, which show prices of 57.9, 59.9, and 61.9 cents per gallon. The scene includes a Texaco station across the street and various cars of the era, including a yellow car driving by on the road. There's a street sign indicating the location at Beverly Boulevard, with a McDonald's billboard visible in the distance on the left. The photo captures the typical style of that period with muted colors and a vintage aesthetic. The streets are lined with buildings typical of mid-20th-century commercial areas.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a Chevron gas station situated on the corner of a busy street in Los Angeles, California. The gas station features a prominent Chevron sign, accompanied by a large "STAND" sign above it, which appears to be cut off. The station is equipped with multiple gas pumps, and a Texaco gas station is visible in the background.

In the foreground, a streetlight and a traffic light are positioned on the sidewalk, while a yellow car is seen driving down the street to the left. The background of the image showcases a bustling urban landscape, with various buildings, cars, and signs visible, set against a clear blue sky.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a Chevron gas station situated on a street corner, with a prominent sign featuring the company's logo and the word "STAND" in large white letters. The scene is set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and a mountain range in the distance.

In the foreground, the gas station's sign dominates the view, accompanied by a smaller sign below it that reads "NO STAMPS" in black letters on a white background. A Texaco sign is visible across the street, while a yellow car drives down the road to the left of the image. The overall atmosphere of the photograph exudes a sense of nostalgia and retro charm, evoking a bygone era of American roadside culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

A Chevron gas station is situated on the corner of a street. The station has a signboard with the words "Chevron Standard" on it. The station has gas pumps, and a trash can is placed beside them. The street has a few cars parked on it, and a traffic light is placed on the pole. On the left side of the street, there are several buildings, and a McDonald's signboard is placed on the top of one of them.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a street view with a gas station on the right side. The gas station has a large sign with the word "Chevron" on it, and it has a few fuel dispensers. There are several cars parked on the side of the road near the gas station. The street has a traffic light and a street sign. On the left side of the road, there are some buildings and trees.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image captures a sun-drenched, vintage-feeling street scene dominated by gas stations and signage. It evokes a sense of classic Americana and likely dates to the late 20th century, given the style and branding present.

Foreground:

  • A sidewalk runs along the bottom, with a tall, concrete pillar near the left edge.
  • A Chevron gas station is prominently featured on the right side of the frame. You can see the pumps and the overhang.

Midground:

  • An intersection is visible with traffic lights and crosswalks.
  • Various signs are present including a large Chevron sign, a "Standard" sign, a "Texaco" sign, a Beverly Blvd street sign, and signs advertising prices.
  • Cars and other vehicles are shown in motion and parked.

Background:

  • The street stretches into the distance, lined with buildings and power lines.
  • Hills or mountains are faintly visible on the horizon.

Details and Composition:

  • The sky is a pale blue.
  • The light is bright and casts strong shadows, creating a sense of depth.
  • The overall color palette is warm, with hues of tan, orange, and blue.
  • The composition uses the gas station and signs to create a sense of layering and perspective.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

The image captures a vibrant street scene, likely from the 1970s, with a strong emphasis on Americana and the ubiquity of gas stations. The composition is dominated by large Chevron and Standard Oil signs, advertising fuel and services. The blue, red, and white chevron logo is prominent, and the "STAND" portion of the Standard sign is partially visible, suggesting a "Standard" gas station.

The setting appears to be a sunny day in a bustling city or town. A broad, tree-lined street stretches into the distance, with traffic signals, streetlights, and a mix of commercial buildings and homes lining the sidewalks. A Texaco sign is also present, further illustrating the context of the time. Vintage cars are scattered throughout the shot, further establishing the time period, with a few moving vehicles adding a sense of motion. The overall color palette has a warm, slightly faded feel, typical of photographic styles of that time. The image's focus on gas stations gives a strong sense of place, while its aesthetic evokes a sense of nostalgia.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene featuring a gas station at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, as indicated by the street signs. The gas station prominently displays signs for Chevron and Standard, with the iconic Chevron logo visible. Across the street, there is a Texaco station with its signage and gas prices listed.

The scene is set during daylight hours with clear skies, suggesting a sunny day. Several cars are visible on the street, including a yellow taxi and a few other vehicles. The street appears to be relatively busy with some traffic and pedestrians. In the background, there are buildings and distant hills, adding depth to the urban landscape.

Overall, the image captures a typical urban street scene with a focus on the gas stations and the intersection of two well-known streets.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

Chevron STANT Chevron NO TEXACOSTAMPS STAMPS NO Beverly Bl 7000 W CHEVRON GASOINES CHEVRON GASOLINES 57.9 59.9 61.9 TREADS
Chevron
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W
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