Human Generated Data

Title

[Hot air balloon, Heringsdorf?, Baltic Coast]

Date

c. 1910

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.675.121

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

[Hot air balloon, Heringsdorf?, Baltic Coast]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

c. 1910

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.675.121

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-07-01

Human 92
Water 92
Waterfront 90.5
Pier 89.4
Dock 89.4
Port 89.4
Vehicle 86.4
Transportation 86.4
Nature 86.3
Outdoors 85.4
Clothing 84.3
Apparel 84.3
People 70.2
Watercraft 67.7
Vessel 67.7
Building 65.4
Face 61.3
Photography 61.1
Photo 61.1
Sea 58.4
Ocean 58.4
Hat 57.9
Aircraft 57.6
Cruiser 57.5
Military 57.5
Navy 57.5
Ship 57.5
Crowd 56.7
Sailor Suit 56
Hot Air Balloon 55.6
Boat 55.5
Countryside 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-09

people 99.9
group together 99.2
group 98.7
adult 98.3
vehicle 98
watercraft 97.2
many 97.1
military 94.7
transportation system 93.1
man 92.5
woman 92
no person 87.8
wear 87.3
administration 86.8
war 85.7
several 85
soldier 84.3
warship 84
navy 83.9
child 83.3

Imagga
created on 2022-07-01

fountain 49.1
structure 48.9
architecture 45.7
city 32.4
temple 31
history 29.5
building 28.9
travel 28.2
tourism 28
ancient 24.2
religion 24.2
old 23
chandelier 22.9
landmark 22.6
culture 18.8
lighting fixture 17.6
historic 17.4
sky 17.2
church 16.6
tower 16.1
monument 15.9
palace 15.5
water 14
fixture 13.9
stone 13
statue 12.9
house 12.6
historical 12.2
tourist 11.9
cathedral 11.5
dome 11.4
famous 11.2
urban 10.5
summer 10.3
construction 10.3
heritage 9.7
scenic 9.7
capital 9.5
town 9.3
vintage 9.1
landscape 8.9
snow 8.6
winter 8.5
lake 8.2
sculpture 8
trees 8
castle 7.8
roof 7.8
old fashioned 7.6
religious 7.5
traditional 7.5
boat 7.4
exterior 7.4
mosque 7.2
river 7.1
night 7.1
tree 7.1
park 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2022-07-01

Microsoft
created on 2022-07-01

ship 97.8
water 94.4
black 70.8
white 69.2
moon 65.7
watercraft 63.6
boat 59.4
black and white 58.1
old 53.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Balloon
Person
Clothing
Vehicle
Human face
Microphone

AWS Rekognition

Person 92%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90%

AWS Rekognition

Person 86.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 68.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 68.4%

Clarifai

Balloon 76.9%

Clarifai

Person 67.2%

Clarifai

Person 61.8%

Clarifai

Person 54%

Clarifai

Person 47.1%

Clarifai

Person 42.3%

Clarifai

Person 40%

Clarifai

Person 36.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 59.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 50.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 46%

Clarifai

Clothing 42%

Clarifai

Clothing 36.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 34.6%

Clarifai

Vehicle 43.5%

Clarifai

Human face 38.4%

Clarifai

Microphone 33.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-07-01

interior objects 43.6%
streetview architecture 35.3%
events parties 15%
food drinks 2.5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of a group of people standing around a boat dock

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

a crowd of people watching a balloon float over the water

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white negative image of a scene involving a crowd gathered at a waterfront. The crowd appears to consist of men and women dressed in early 20th-century attire, including hats and suits. They are standing on a pier or platform near the water, with additional structures extending over the water.

In the background, there is a ship docked, adorned with flags. A large balloon is visible, seemingly tethered to the ship or hovering nearby. The water reflects the pier structures and people on the dock. The atmosphere implies an event or gathering, perhaps showcasing an early aviation or nautical demonstration. The negative processing reverses the light and dark tones, giving the image a surreal quality.

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

The image appears to be a negative photograph depicting a scene with a group of people at a waterfront or pier. The people, who are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including hats common to that era, are gathered around a platform or dock. They appear to be watching an event that involves a hot air balloon, which is visible in the sky tethered or floating above the water. A boat is moored at the pier, with several people on board, adorned with flags suggesting a celebratory or formal occasion. The image conveys a sense of a social gathering or event, possibly an exhibition or demonstration related to aviation or aeronautics, given the presence of the balloon. The background has a body of water, creating a reflective surface underneath the pier.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a nighttime scene at what seems to be some kind of festival or event. There is a large crowd of people gathered on a pier or platform overlooking a body of water. In the background, there is a large ship or vessel illuminated by lights, and a hot air balloon floating in the sky. The overall atmosphere suggests a festive and celebratory occasion taking place at night.

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

The black and white image shows a nighttime scene of a pier or dock extending out over water. On the pier are numerous people, though their faces and identities are not clear due to the low light and grainy quality of the photograph. Flags or banners can be seen flying from poles along the pier's railing. In the background, a large balloon or sphere is floating in the dark sky, likely some kind of decorative element or attraction associated with the pier. The overall scene has an old-timey, nostalgic feel, possibly depicting festivities or celebrations taking place on the pier many years ago based on the vintage photographic style.

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

This is a fascinating historical black and white photograph showing a nighttime scene at what appears to be a dock or pier. In the background, there's a hot air balloon or observation balloon glowing against the dark sky. A naval vessel or ship is moored at the pier, and there's a large crowd of spectators gathered on what looks like a viewing platform or deck. Many in the crowd are wearing light-colored clothing and hats typical of early 20th century fashion. The scene is illuminated by what appears to be electric lighting, with a decorative lamp post visible in the image. The overall composition suggests this might be some kind of special event or demonstration involving the balloon and naval vessel. The photograph has the characteristic look of early 20th century photography, with its distinctive contrast and atmospheric quality.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a large ship docked at a pier, with a crowd of people gathered on the dock and a hot air balloon visible in the sky. The ship is positioned at the center of the image, with its bow facing to the right. It has a large deck and multiple masts, and is surrounded by a group of people standing on the dock. A hot air balloon is visible in the sky above the ship, adding to the sense of excitement and celebration.

The atmosphere of the image suggests that the ship has just arrived at the dock, and the crowd has gathered to welcome it. The presence of the hot air balloon adds a touch of festivity to the scene, implying that the occasion may be a special one. Overall, the image captures a moment of joy and celebration, with the ship and its passengers being greeted with enthusiasm by the crowd on the dock.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a large group of people gathered on a pier, with a ship and a hot air balloon in the background. The scene appears to be set at night, as the sky is dark and the only light comes from the moon or stars.

In the foreground, a crowd of people is standing on the pier, dressed in formal attire, including hats and coats. They seem to be watching something in the distance, possibly the hot air balloon that is visible in the sky. The balloon is large and round, with a basket attached to it, and it appears to be floating gently above the water.

Behind the crowd, a ship is docked at the pier, its mast and rigging visible against the dark sky. The ship appears to be a passenger liner or a cargo vessel, and it may be the focal point of the gathering.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and anticipation, as if the crowd is waiting for something to happen. The presence of the hot air balloon adds a sense of wonder and adventure to the scene, and the formal attire of the crowd suggests that this may be a special occasion or event.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time when people came together to witness something extraordinary, and it provides a glimpse into the past when such events were rare and exciting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The black-and-white image depicts a historical scene, possibly from the early 20th century, featuring a crowd of people gathered around a dock. The setting appears to be a significant event, likely a launch or departure ceremony, given the presence of a hot air balloon tethered to the dock and a boat nearby. The boat is adorned with flags and has people on board, suggesting it is preparing for departure. The crowd is composed of individuals in formal attire, indicating the importance of the event. The dock itself is a wooden structure with a bridge extending into the water.

In the foreground, a streetlight stands tall, casting a faint glow over the scene. The image captures a moment of anticipation and excitement, with the hot air balloon serving as a focal point. The overall atmosphere is one of historical significance, with the crowd's formal attire and the presence of the boat and hot air balloon contributing to this impression.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The black-and-white image shows a group of people standing on a bridge and watching a boat with a hot air balloon floating above it. The boat is docked on the side of the water. The bridge has a metal railing, and a flag is attached to it. The bridge is connected to the land by a long pier. There are several people on the land, and some of them are wearing hats.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an inverted or negative version of a black and white photograph. It shows a scene at a waterfront, likely a pier or dock. There is a crowd of people gathered in the foreground and along the pier. Many of the people are wearing hats or uniforms, which suggests a formal event or gathering.

In the background, there's a ship docked at the end of the pier, and it looks like people are also on board. What appears to be a large balloon or dirigible is floating above the ship, possibly tethered to it.

There's a sense of celebration or festivity in the air, indicated by the presence of a crowd and the ship at the dock. A flagpole and a few light posts are scattered around the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-14

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image appears to be a negative photograph, meaning the colors are inverted. It depicts a waterfront scene, likely from the early 20th century. The composition suggests a public event or gathering.

Key Elements:

  • The Boat: A ship or boat is docked at a pier. It has a classic look with some figures visible on the deck.
  • The Pier: A long pier extends into the water, connected to the mainland or a structure.
  • People: A crowd of people is gathered, possibly observing the event. They appear to be wearing hats and formal attire of the era.
  • Hot Air Balloon: A hot air balloon is floating in the sky, hinting at some kind of spectacle or celebration.
  • Lighting: There's a street lamp at the edge, providing some light.
  • Water: The water reflects the structures and figures, adding depth to the scene.
  • Sky: The sky is dark, suggesting either nighttime or a dark, overcast day.

Atmosphere:
The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and historical documentation. The scene's mood is somber due to the dark tones of the inverted colors.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a historical black-and-white photograph capturing a nighttime scene at a waterfront. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Setting: The scene takes place by a waterfront, likely a dock or pier. There is a large crowd of people gathered along the waterfront, many of whom are dressed in what appears to be formal or period attire, suggesting an event or celebration.

  2. Crowd: The crowd is densely packed, with many people standing and some seated. They seem to be watching an event unfold. The attire suggests the photo might be from the early 20th century.

  3. Boat: A large, ornate boat or ship is docked at the pier. The boat has multiple decks and is decorated with lights, which are visible in the dark setting.

  4. Balloon: A notable feature in the image is a large, round balloon or airship that is either ascending or descending near the boat. This could indicate a special event or demonstration involving the balloon.

  5. Lighting: The scene is illuminated by several light sources, including street lamps and possibly lights from the boat. The overall lighting gives the image a somewhat dramatic and festive atmosphere.

  6. Background: The background is dark, likely indicating nighttime. There are some faint lights in the distance, possibly from buildings or other structures.

Overall, the image captures a lively and significant event at a waterfront, with a large crowd gathered to witness what appears to be a special occasion involving a boat and a balloon or airship.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This is a black and white photograph depicting a night scene at a dock or marina. The image shows a crowd of people gathered on a ship or a large platform, looking towards a pier where a large ship is docked. The ship is illuminated, and a mast is visible, suggesting it might be a steamship. In the background, there is a balloon or blimp in the sky, which adds a sense of time or event, possibly a celebration or significant occasion. The crowd on the ship appears to be dressed in formal attire, indicative of a bygone era, likely the early to mid-20th century. The overall atmosphere is one of excitement or anticipation, as the people on the ship seem to be observing something of interest at the pier. The lighting is dramatic, with the ship and the people on the ship being the focal points, while the rest of the scene is shrouded in shadow, emphasizing the darkness of the night.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This black-and-white photograph captures a nighttime scene at a harbor. A crowd of people, dressed in what appears to be early 20th-century attire, is gathered on a dock, observing a large steamship. The ship is illuminated by the light from the dock, and a hot air balloon is tethered to it. The water reflects the light from the dock and the ship, creating a serene atmosphere. The photograph has a vintage feel, with some wear and tear visible on the edges and surface, adding to its historical charm. The overall mood of the image suggests a significant event or celebration, possibly the departure or arrival of the steamship.

Text analysis

Google

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