Human Generated Data

Title

Badlands 72

Date

1970

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Carl Chiarenza and Heidi Katz in memory of Charles and Mary Chiarenza, P2003.98

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Badlands 72

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1970

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Carl Chiarenza and Heidi Katz in memory of Charles and Mary Chiarenza, P2003.98

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Rock 98.3
Nature 97.9
Outdoors 95.5
Cliff 94.3
Plant 78
Tree 71.6
Art 65
Water 63.7
Sea 59.9
Ocean 59.9
Bunker 57.9
Building 57.9
Shoreline 57.6
Road 56.9
Shelter 56.3
Rural 56.3
Countryside 56.3
Coast 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

tree 99.9
monochrome 99
nature 98.7
texture 98.7
wood 98.5
trunk 98.4
abstract 98.1
park 97.7
black and white 97.6
desktop 97.4
bark 96.4
pattern 96.1
landscape 95.9
old 95.8
no person 93.7
oak 93.7
art 92.2
wall 92.1
winter 91.4
log 91

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

ice 67.2
crystal 45.1
forest 37.4
tree 35.7
solid 32.8
landscape 32.7
trees 25.8
park 24.7
cold 21.5
snow 21.5
natural 20.1
winter 19.6
structure 18
outdoors 17.9
water 16.7
scenic 16.7
texture 16.7
environment 16.5
river 16.1
rock 15.6
season 15.6
scene 15.6
fall 15.4
scenery 15.3
old 15.3
plant 14.8
outdoor 14.5
wood 14.2
surface 14.1
textured 14
fountain 13.9
wilderness 13.7
pattern 13.7
frost 13.4
woods 13.4
travel 13.4
stone 12.8
weather 12.6
mountain 12.6
grunge 11.9
rough 11.8
material 11.7
dark 11.7
color 11.7
branches 11.6
black 11.5
frozen 11.5
wall 10.6
day 10.2
branch 10
autumn 9.7
sky 9.6
seasonal 9.6
weathered 9.5
light 9.4
brown 8.8
cliff 8.8
stream 8.6
foliage 8.3
vintage 8.3
peaceful 8.2
dirty 8.1
cave 8
freeze 7.9
leaves 7.9
bright 7.9
wild 7.8
icy 7.8
erosion 7.8
snowy 7.8
pine 7.8
wallpaper 7.7
damaged 7.6
tourism 7.4
backdrop 7.4
mountains 7.4
lake 7.3
design 7.3
waterfall 7.3
road 7.2
colorful 7.2
bark 7.1
sunlight 7.1
woody plant 7.1
spring 7.1
leaf 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Black 89.5
Grey 84.2
Black-and-white 84.2
Style 83.8
Natural landscape 83.6
Rectangle 82.1
Trunk 81
Wood 80.4
Bedrock 77.1
Tints and shades 77
Monochrome photography 76.3
Landscape 75.3
Monochrome 74.6
Pattern 69.7
Slope 69.3
Grass 67.5
Font 64.1
Rock 62.2
Forest 58.2
Soil 56.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

tree 97.7
outdoor 96.8
abstract 68.5
sketch 60.2
drawing 58.2
plant 53.1
forest 32.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Tree

AWS Rekognition

Painting 65%

Clarifai

Tree 98.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

nature landscape 91.5%
paintings art 7.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a tree in a forest 89.1%
a person standing next to a tree 67.1%
a close up of a tree 67%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a black and white photo of a rock formation

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a man standing in front of a large rock formation

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts a close-up view of rugged terrain, showcasing eroded vertical textures and grooves on an uneven rocky surface. The dark shadows emphasize the depth and contours, while the bottom portion of the image features a flatter, cracked area, contrasting the roughness above. The entire composition highlights the natural patterns and details of the geological formation.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a section of eroded rock formations. The rock surface is characterized by deep vertical grooves and ridges, creating a textured, rugged appearance. The lighting casts shadows that accentuate the depth and contours of the grooves. At the bottom of the photograph, there is a lighter, smoother area indicating a different layer or section of the rock. The overall composition emphasizes the natural, intricate patterns created by erosion over time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of a rocky, textured surface. The image is dominated by a series of vertical, jagged formations that resemble the trunks or columns of trees. The surface has a rough, weathered appearance, with deep crevices and grooves running along the length of the formations. The overall effect is one of a stark, dramatic landscape with a strong sense of depth and dimensionality.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This is a striking black and white photograph showing a dramatic rock formation. The image captures deep vertical striations or grooves in what appears to be a cliff face or rock wall. The texture is very pronounced, with dark shadows emphasizing the parallel lines running down the rock surface. At the bottom of the image, there's a lighter-colored rocky ledge or shelf that provides a strong contrast to the darker vertical patterns above it. The composition creates an abstract, almost rhythmic quality through the repetition of these natural patterns. The lighting and contrast in the black and white photography really brings out the geological textures and formations in a dramatic way.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a close-up of a rock face, showcasing its rugged texture and intricate details. The rock's surface is characterized by deep grooves and ridges, with a rough, porous appearance that suggests it may be composed of a sedimentary or volcanic material. The overall effect is one of natural beauty and geological complexity, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate patterns and textures of the rock face.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rocky cliff face with a flat, rocky surface at the bottom. The cliff face has a rough, textured appearance with deep grooves and ridges running vertically down its surface. The cliff face is dark gray, while the rocky surface at the bottom is light gray. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rugged, natural landscape, possibly in a desert or mountainous region.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a rock formation. The rock formation is composed of rugged, uneven surfaces with deep crevices and jagged edges. The texture of the rock is rough and uneven, with some areas appearing smoother than others. The photograph captures the natural beauty and complexity of the rock formation. The image is framed in a way that emphasizes the intricate details of the rock.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rock formation. The rock formation is made up of various layers and textures, with some areas appearing smooth and others rough and jagged. The rock formation appears to be quite large, with a rugged and uneven surface. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the viewer is standing at the base of the rock formation and looking up at it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a close-up, high-contrast black and white photograph of a textured surface, likely a natural formation. It has a strong, almost abstract quality due to the tight framing and the dramatic play of light and shadow.

Detailed Description:

  • Texture: The dominant feature is the incredibly rough and textured surface. It appears to be composed of vertical, undulating ridges and furrows, suggesting erosion or a naturally carved landscape. The texture is emphasized by the interplay of light and shadow, creating depth and visual interest.
  • Light and Shadow: The lighting is strong, with deep shadows that create contrast and define the shapes of the ridges. The dark shadows provide definition and create a strong sense of three-dimensionality.
  • Composition: The composition is close-up and tightly framed, focusing on the texture and details of the surface. The top part of the image showcases the vertical ridges, while the bottom portion displays a cracked and rough surface. This creates a sense of scale and suggests a larger, perhaps mountainous or canyon-like, landscape.
  • Color: The image is in black and white, which helps to emphasize the texture and the interplay of light and shadow. The monochromatic palette further enhances the abstract nature of the image.

Possible Interpretation: The image could depict anything from a rock formation shaped by erosion to a close-up view of the earth. Due to the detail of the textures and the overall impression of the image, it is an artwork with a strong emphasis on form, detail, and visual impact.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to depict a close-up view of a rugged terrain, possibly a geological formation or a heavily eroded landscape. The composition is dominated by a series of vertical, textured ridges or gullies. These structures are characterized by deep, dark shadows that contrast sharply with the lighter, more exposed surfaces, creating a strong sense of depth and dimension.

At the bottom of the image, there is a flatter area with a cracked, uneven surface. This could represent the base or foreground of the scene, suggesting a dry and arid environment. The overall texture is rough and granular, with no discernible signs of vegetation or life. The high contrast and stark lighting emphasize the natural, raw quality of the landscape.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

This black and white photograph captures a close-up view of the bark of a tree. The texture of the bark is prominently displayed, showcasing deep vertical grooves and ridges that create a striking pattern. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the rugged, textured surface of the bark. The lower portion of the image shows a patch of snow, indicating that the photo was likely taken in winter or in a cold climate. The overall composition highlights the natural beauty and intricate details of the tree bark.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image is a black-and-white photograph featuring textured rock formations. The rock has a rough, uneven surface with distinct, vertical ridges and grooves that create a dramatic contrast in light and shadow. The lighting is low, emphasizing the texture and depth of the rock's surface. The bottom part of the image shows a lighter, possibly sandy or cracked ground, which contrasts with the darker, shadowed rock formations above. The overall effect is both striking and monochromatic.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image is a striking black-and-white photograph that captures a close-up view of a textured, organic-looking surface. The surface appears to be a natural formation, possibly a rock or a tree trunk, with deep vertical grooves and ridges that create a sense of movement and depth. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow that accentuate the texture and contours of the surface. The bottom part of the image shows a smoother, lighter area, which could be the base of the formation or another layer of material. The overall effect is one of raw, untamed nature, with a sense of age and weathering. The image is devoid of any human elements, focusing entirely on the natural textures and patterns.