Human Generated Data

Title

Cape Cod

Date

1975

People

Artist: Lauren Shaw, American born 1946

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Student Print Rental Program and a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, P1975.64

Human Generated Data

Title

Cape Cod

People

Artist: Lauren Shaw, American born 1946

Date

1975

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Student Print Rental Program and a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, P1975.64

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Water 95.5
Animal 84
Collage 69.2
Poster 69.2
Advertisement 69.2
Transportation 62.8
Vehicle 62
Watercraft 56.9
Vessel 56.9
Handrail 56.1
Banister 56.1
Face 56
Clothing 55.9
Apparel 55.9
Battleship 55.1
Military 55.1
Ship 55.1
Navy 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

beach 99.9
sea 99.4
water 99
monochrome 98.8
landscape 98.5
ocean 98.4
sand 98.4
summer 97.7
girl 97.4
portrait 97.2
nature 97.1
sky 96.4
wedding 96.3
sun 96.2
seashore 95.8
beautiful 95.3
travel 95.3
sunset 94.9
desert 94.7
vacation 94.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

support 15.8
device 15.4
sea 11.7
water 11.3
travel 11.3
sky 10.8
landscape 10.4
design 10.1
mirror 10
picket fence 9.5
beach 9.4
3d 9.3
sand 9.3
car 9.2
ocean 9.1
road 9
structure 9
barrier 8.9
fence 8.8
paper 8.7
clouds 8.4
outdoor 8.4
color 8.3
symbol 8.1
transportation 8.1
architecture 7.9
chair 7.9
container 7.8
summer 7.7
old 7.7
close 7.4
vacation 7.4
light 7.3
object 7.3
black 7.3
business 7.3
sunset 7.2
holiday 7.2
love 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

water 95.8
black and white 91.1
text 90
indoor 86.2
monochrome 67.1
sky 61.6
ocean 61.5
beach 61.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 84%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 70.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

interior objects 89.9%
food drinks 7.3%
paintings art 1.7%

Captions

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a blurred and abstract foreground, which appears to be the curve of an object or perhaps a person’s body, captured out of focus. In the background, the scene depicts a beach with sand, rocks, and a calm ocean. There’s a sailboat visible near the horizon line, as well as an airplane flying in the sky above. The clouds are scattered, suggesting an overcast day. The image has a snapshot-like quality, conveying a sense of spontaneity and abstraction.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white photograph that captures a beach scene. In the foreground, there is a blurred, elongated shape that appears to be a person's knee, suggesting that the photo might have been taken from a low angle while the photographer was sitting or reclining. Behind the knee, a beach chair or some kind of structured fabric is visible. The background shows a sandy beach, the shoreline, and the ocean. There is a sailboat visible on the water and clouds in the sky. Additionally, there is an airplane or similar flying object in the sky, creating a focal point in the upper left portion of the image. The composition and blurring give the image a casual, candid feel.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph taken from the perspective of someone looking out over a body of water. In the foreground, a portion of what seems to be a boat or ship's railing is visible, taking up a significant portion of the frame. In the background, a cloudy sky can be seen, with a small bird or aircraft visible in the distance. The overall composition and perspective create a sense of distance and isolation, with the railing in the foreground serving as a framing device for the expansive landscape beyond.

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

The black and white image shows a view from the deck of a boat looking out over water, with a bird flying in the cloudy sky above. The railing and part of the boat's structure can be seen in the foreground, creating a framing effect for the seascape beyond.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph taken from what might be an aircraft or military vehicle, given the curved structural element visible in the foreground. In the distance, there's a small aircraft visible in the cloudy sky. The landscape appears to be a beach or coastal area, with what looks like some objects or equipment scattered on the ground. The image has a somewhat grainy, vintage quality typical of World War II era photography. The composition is interesting, with the curved element (possibly part of a wing or vehicle) dominating the right side of the frame while still allowing a view of the distant scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene, with a large metal object in the foreground. The object appears to be a curved piece of metal, possibly a pipe or a railing, that dominates the lower half of the frame. In the background, a sandy beach stretches out, with a few rocks scattered along the shoreline. A sailboat can be seen in the distance, and a bird is flying overhead. The sky above is cloudy and overcast, adding to the moody atmosphere of the image.

The overall mood of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the peaceful beach scene and the cloudy sky creating a sense of calmness. The large metal object in the foreground adds a sense of industrialism to the scene, which contrasts with the natural beauty of the beach. The image suggests a sense of isolation and solitude, as if the viewer is the only person present on the beach.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene, with a prominent object in the foreground that appears to be a surfboard or paddleboard. The object is positioned at an angle, with its tip pointing towards the bottom-left corner of the image and its base extending towards the top-right corner.

In the background, there are several people scattered along the shoreline, some of whom appear to be engaged in water activities such as swimming or surfing. A sailboat can be seen in the distance, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene.

Above the beach, the sky is overcast, with thick clouds covering most of the sun. However, a small patch of clear sky is visible near the top-center of the image, allowing a glimpse of blue sky to peek through the clouds.

Overall, the image captures a peaceful and idyllic moment on the beach, with the surfboard or paddleboard serving as a focal point that draws the viewer's attention.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is in black and white. The left side of the image is blurry, while the right side is clear. The blurry part is a beach, and the clear part is a tent. There is a sailboat on the water. The sky is cloudy. There is a bird flying in the sky. The image is framed in white.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. The photograph features a beach with a vast expanse of sand and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there is a silhouette of a surfboard or a similar object, possibly a surfboard, positioned in the center of the frame. The surfboard's shadow falls on the sand, adding depth to the composition. The beach is relatively empty, with a few people or objects visible in the distance. One of the objects appears to be a sailboat or a boat, situated near the water's edge. The sky is filled with clouds, contributing to the overall mood of the photograph.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The black and white photograph presents a beach scene under a cloudy sky, taken from a low vantage point, with an out-of-focus object in the foreground. In the distance, there is a sailboat on the water, and further up in the sky, an airplane can be seen. The beach itself appears sandy, and there are people sitting or lying down on it. The foreground object, though blurred, seems to be part of a structure, perhaps a chair or a lifeguard stand. The overall composition creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye from the foreground to the distant elements of the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph taken outdoors, likely at a beach. The composition has an interesting perspective, with a large, blurry, curved shape dominating the foreground, likely a part of a structure like a chair or railing. This shape is highly out of focus, causing it to be abstracted and almost luminous.

In the middle ground, we see a sandy beach. There are small figures, possibly people, visible. The horizon line is evident, and the ocean stretches out towards the top of the frame. A sailboat with a visible sail is present on the water.

In the sky, which is cloudy, a small plane is visible.

The overall feel of the image is serene, and the depth of field, with the out-of-focus foreground contrasting with the more defined details in the background, creates a sense of distance and perspective. The black and white tones add a timeless, slightly nostalgic quality to the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be a black and white photograph taken from the perspective of someone holding a surfboard. The surfboard is prominently featured in the foreground, with its curved nose pointing towards the top of the image. The background shows a beach scene with sandy terrain and a few indistinct objects or structures. The sky is overcast with clouds, and there is a small bird flying in the distance. The overall composition suggests a serene and possibly contemplative moment at the beach, with the surfboard serving as a focal point. The photograph has a slightly vintage or retro feel, possibly due to the black and white color scheme and the framing.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph taken from a low angle, likely from inside a boat or a similar watercraft. In the foreground, there is a blurred object that resembles the handle of a steering wheel or a similar curved structure, possibly part of the boat's interior. The background shows an expansive body of water, with a distant sailboat visible on the horizon. The sky is filled with clouds, suggesting an overcast day. The overall composition of the image, with the foreground object and the distant sailboat, creates a sense of depth and perspective. The photograph has a vintage or retro feel, possibly due to its monochromatic style and the slightly grainy texture.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This black-and-white photograph is composed with a strong sense of depth and contrast. The central focus is a blurred, rounded object in the foreground, which appears to be an out-of-focus part of a chair, possibly a headrest. This blurred element creates an intriguing visual effect, drawing the viewer's attention while obscuring the full view of the scene behind it.

In the background, a serene coastal landscape is visible. The water appears calm, with gentle waves rippling across the surface. A sailboat can be seen in the distance, adding a sense of tranquility and leisure to the scene. The shoreline is dotted with rocks and possibly some vegetation, contributing to the natural beauty of the setting.

The sky above is partly cloudy, with soft, diffused light suggesting an overcast day. A bird is flying through the sky, adding a dynamic element to the otherwise still scene. The photograph is framed with a white border, which enhances the classic and timeless feel of the black-and-white image. The overall composition is balanced, with the blurred foreground object creating a sense of mystery and inviting the viewer to explore the details of the coastal scene.