Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation 487

Date

1954

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Phyllis Lambert, P1972.49

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation 487

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1954

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Phyllis Lambert, P1972.49

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 98.6
Person 97.7
Acrobatic 96.4
Athlete 70.4
Sport 70.4
Sports 70.4
Gymnast 64.3
Gymnastics 64.3
Leisure Activities 59.1
Flooring 55.9
Dance Pose 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

woman 98.2
people 98
gymnastics 97.8
skill 97.7
silhouette 97.7
balance 97.1
nude 96.8
girl 96.4
exercise 96.3
action energy 95.3
ballet 94.8
agility 94.7
man 94.6
flexibility 93.6
ballerina 91.1
one 90.9
acrobat 90.4
dancer 90.3
jump 90.3
diving event 89.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

swing 78.6
mechanical device 75.3
plaything 59.6
mechanism 56
silhouette 31.4
exercise 30.8
gymnastic apparatus 27.8
sport 26.1
sports equipment 25.9
jumping 25.1
body 23.2
fitness 22.6
resort area 22.1
jump 22.1
horizontal bar 21.6
hook 20.7
person 20.4
man 20.2
male 18.4
people 18.4
pose 18.1
black 18
dance 17.5
active 17.1
area 17.1
adult 16.8
equipment 16.8
fun 16.5
dancer 15.7
sports 14.8
studio 14.4
boy 13.9
training 13.9
dancing 13.5
women 13.4
region 13.2
activity 12.5
happy 11.9
aerobics 11.8
exercising 11.6
human 11.2
action 11.1
health 11.1
happiness 11
gymnastics 10.8
athlete 10.8
healthy 10.7
cool 10.6
one 10.5
men 10.3
weight 10.2
freedom 10.1
joy 10
sunset 9.9
gymnastic 9.8
posing 9.8
strength 9.4
energy 9.2
slim 9.2
posture 8.8
success 8.8
sexy 8.8
position 8.8
stretching 8.8
location 8.8
yoga 8.7
lifestyle 8.7
high 8.7
balance 8.5
dumbbell 8.5
movement 8.5
attractive 8.4
trampoline 8.4
hand 8.4
sky 8.3
teenager 8.2
figure 8.1
game 8
art 7.9
grass 7.9
ball 7.9
play 7.8
device 7.7
two 7.6
club 7.5
relaxation 7.5
fly 7.5
fit 7.4
child 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

black 88.3
plant 77.2
dance 74.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 97.7%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a statue of a bird 58.2%
a bird standing in front of a statue 47.7%
a statue of a bird flying in the air 38.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a man in a black and white photo of a man in a black and white -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image is a striking black and white photograph. It features a human figure, silhouetted against a stark white background, in a dynamic pose.

Figure:

  • The figure is a male athlete, presumably a diver, in mid-air.
  • His body is contorted in a backward arch, the head is tucked, arms are up and legs are arched in a fluid pose.
  • The detail in the dark silhouette helps to show the muscular physique, providing a sense of strength and athleticism.

Composition:

  • The athlete is positioned near the center of the frame.
  • The white background gives a sense of isolation and highlights the movement of the diver.

Style & Tone:

  • The image has a high-contrast, clean aesthetic.
  • The photograph creates a sense of motion, drama, and potential danger.
  • The black and white palette adds to the intensity and artistry of the image.

In short, the image appears to be a striking capture of a diver in a moment of performance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a diver in mid-air, caught in the middle of a somersault or dive. The diver's body is the prominent subject, silhouetted against a stark white background. The lighting is such that the body appears almost entirely black, with minimal details visible beyond the contours and general form.

The diver's pose is dynamic and athletic, with the body curled into a compact shape. One leg is raised and bent towards the head, while the other leg is flexed. The arms are positioned near the head as well. The pose suggests the diver is in the midst of a rotation.

The composition is simple and minimalist, focusing solely on the diver's form and the contrast between the dark figure and the light background. This isolation of the diver enhances the sense of motion and suspension. The image is set on a white piece of paper.