Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation 37

Date

1953

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Phyllis Lambert, P1972.47

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation 37

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1953

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Phyllis Lambert, P1972.47

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 94.7
Person 88.9
Adventure 69.6
Leisure Activities 69.6
Water 68.1
Silhouette 58.6
Finger 56.7
Kicking 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

skill 98.9
action energy 98.7
jump 97.8
action 97.8
agility 97.5
man 97.1
motion 94.9
ballet 94.9
people 94.8
balance 94.6
flying 93.8
exercise 93.7
diving event 91.4
gymnastics 90.1
silhouette 89.5
freestyle 89.3
sport 88.6
beach 87.2
flexibility 84.8
competition 84.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

hook 50.5
dance 44.5
silhouette 43.9
mechanical device 34.5
sport 31
parachute 30
jumping 29
art 27.9
jump 26.9
man 26.2
mechanism 25.5
rescue equipment 24.1
scorpion 20.3
fun 20.2
equipment 20.1
people 20.1
activity 19.7
action 19.5
black 19.3
dancing 19.3
male 19.2
device 19
dancer 18.8
exercise 17.3
active 17.1
body 16
person 15.6
arachnid 15.5
pose 14.5
skate 14.5
rope 14.2
creation 13.4
flying 13.3
sports 13
flexibility 12.8
fitness 12.7
happy 12.5
performance 12.5
balance 12.3
fly 12.1
motion 12
air 12
competition 11.9
teenager 11.9
ballet 11.8
grace 11.7
graphic 11.7
recreation 11.7
arthropod 11.6
boy 11.3
strength 11.2
adult 11
joy 10.9
ballerina 10.9
kick 10.7
clip art 10.2
fighter 9.7
one 9.7
player 9.4
elegance 9.2
guy 9.2
artwork 9.2
freedom 9.2
studio 9.1
line 9
human 9
tutu 8.9
perform 8.9
object 8.8
stage 8.8
invertebrate 8.7
women 8.7
lifestyle 8.7
high 8.7
happiness 8.6
play 8.6
youth 8.5
stock 8.4
energy 8.4
training 8.3
athlete 8.3
style 8.2
figure 8.2
graphics 8
cartoon 8
game 8
cool 8
performing arts 7.9
men 7.7
run 7.7
exercising 7.7
artist 7.7
foot 7.6
outline 7.6
movement 7.5
success 7.2
grass 7.1
sky 7
catch 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

outdoor 98
dance 79.3
black 69.1
jump 59
flying 56.4
jumping 54.7
snowboarding 53.3
day 17.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 88.9%

Categories

Imagga

pets animals 72.2%
paintings art 17.3%
nature landscape 9.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a bird flying in the air 87%
a bird flying in the sky 86.9%
a flock of seagulls flying in the sky 75.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a man in a swimsuit is doing a trick on a surfboard -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image features a striking black-and-white photograph of a person caught mid-motion in mid-air, seemingly diving or falling. The individual is positioned diagonally, with their back arched and limbs extended in different directions, creating a sense of dynamic movement. The subject's body is silhouetted against an empty white background, emphasizing the figure and isolating it from any context or surroundings. The perspective and angle provide an almost abstract feel, with the soles of their feet prominently visible.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photograph of a person diving or tumbling through the air. The photograph captures the individual from below, looking upwards towards them, with their silhouette stark against a bright, possibly overexposed sky. The person is wearing swim trunks and appears to be mid-movement, with one arm extended and the other bent, their legs positioned such that one is extended and the other bent at the knee. The angle and pose suggest a dynamic motion, conveying a sense of fluidity and freedom. The image is framed in a way that emphasizes the contrast between the person's form and the plain white background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a man performing a handstand in mid-air, captured in a black and white photograph. The man is positioned centrally in the frame, with his body facing downwards and his arms outstretched to the sides. His legs are bent at the knees, with his feet pointing upwards towards the top of the image.

The background of the image is a solid light gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the subject. The overall effect of the image is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the man is frozen in mid-air, suspended by an invisible force. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and classicism to the image, emphasizing the beauty and athleticism of the man's pose.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a person in mid-air, captured in a dynamic pose. The individual is positioned with their back to the viewer, facing downwards towards the ground. Their arms are extended outward, while their legs are bent at the knees and crossed over each other.

The person's attire consists of a sleeveless shirt and shorts, which are visible despite the black-and-white tone of the photograph. The background of the image is a plain white, devoid of any additional details or objects. The overall atmosphere of the scene suggests that the person is engaged in an athletic activity, possibly diving or gymnastics, given their aerial position and the focus on their body movement.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man diving into a pool. The man is captured mid-dive, with his body arched and his arms and legs extended. The image is taken from a low angle, which gives the impression of the man soaring through the air. The man's body is the only visible element in the image, with the rest of the scene being a blank white background. The image has a sense of motion and energy, and the man's graceful dive is captured with a sense of elegance and beauty.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person in mid-air, captured in a dynamic pose. The person appears to be upside down, with their feet extended upwards and their body bent at the waist. The person's arms are spread out to the sides, and their head is tilted back, creating a sense of motion and energy. The background is plain and white, with no visible objects or distractions, which helps to emphasize the person's pose and movement. The photograph is taken from a low angle, which adds to the sense of drama and intensity. Overall, the image conveys a sense of freedom, adventure, and the thrill of movement.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image is a black and white photograph of a person in mid-air, positioned against a stark white background. The person appears to be in the middle of a dive or acrobatic movement. Their body is angled downwards, with one arm outstretched and the other bent at the elbow, also extending outwards. The person's legs are slightly bent with their feet directed towards the upper right corner of the frame. The person appears to be wearing trunks or some kind of swim shorts. The image is minimalist and focuses entirely on the form and motion of the figure. The corners of the photograph have been treated to give the appearance of being mounted or held in place, which is visible in each corner.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a striking black and white photograph featuring a person in mid-air. The subject appears to be in a dynamic and athletic pose.

Visual Details:

  • Subject: A human figure, likely a young person (possibly male based on the body shape), is the primary subject. They are depicted in a dynamic pose suggesting movement or action.
  • Pose: The person is suspended mid-air, likely in a diving or gymnastic position. Their body is contorted with arms and legs outstretched. The legs are bent upwards.
  • Lighting: The lighting seems to be from above, creating a silhouette-like effect of the person against a bright background.
  • Background: The background is predominantly a stark white, enhancing the focus on the person.
  • Details: The person is wearing swimming trunks.

Style and Composition:

The composition is minimalistic, putting all the focus on the action and form of the subject. The black and white palette gives the image a classic and timeless feel. The photograph has an abstract quality to it.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a person in mid-air, seemingly falling or jumping. The individual is captured in a dynamic pose with their arms and legs spread out, creating a sense of motion and freedom. The person appears to be wearing minimal clothing, possibly a tank top and shorts, which emphasizes the form and movement of their body. The background is plain and white, which contrasts sharply with the dark silhouette of the person, highlighting the subject and drawing attention to their form and action. The overall composition and dramatic lighting give the image a powerful and artistic quality.