Human Generated Data

Title

Flying Fish

Date

1940

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Young, P1991.54

Human Generated Data

Title

Flying Fish

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Date

1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Young, P1991.54

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Animal 97.6
Flying 95.1
Blackbird 57.8
Agelaius 57.8
Water 57.2
Waterfowl 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

fish 99.9
underwater 99.4
shark 99.2
water 99.1
sea 98.9
ocean 98.6
bird 97.9
fly 97.8
animal 97.6
wildlife 97.4
nature 97.4
portrait 96.6
one 94.6
no person 94.1
people 93.3
aquarium 93.3
swimming 91.6
art 91.5
monochrome 89.5
splash 89.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

blackboard 26
sky 25.8
water 24.7
night 22.2
black 21.4
ocean 18.4
bird 17.7
light 17.4
sea 17.2
fly 15.6
sun 15.4
star 15.2
flying 15.1
wing 15.1
travel 12.7
dark 12.5
flight 12.5
space 12.4
cloud 12.1
landscape 11.9
sunset 10.8
moon 10.8
reflection 10.8
silhouette 10.8
planet 10.6
horizon 9.9
wildlife 9.8
wings 9.6
color 9.5
stars 9.4
clouds 9.3
vacation 9
gull 9
sunlight 8.9
astronomy 8.8
feather 8.6
bright 8.6
art 8.4
lake 8.4
freedom 8.2
river 8
underwater 7.7
earth 7.7
ripple 7.6
free 7.5
portable computer 7.4
air 7.4
peace 7.3
digital 7.3
futuristic 7.2
computer 7.2
holiday 7.2
screen 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 98.5
monitor 92.3
butterfly 89
invertebrate 81.3
animal 69
bird 56.6
flat 31.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Fish
Poster
Bird

AWS Rekognition

Bird 97.6%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 97.4%

Clarifai

Fish 61.5%

Clarifai

Poster 54.7%

Clarifai

Bird 38.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

paintings art 69.9%
streetview architecture 11.5%
text visuals 6.8%
food drinks 4.6%
nature landscape 4.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a flat screen tv 44.6%
a flat screen monitor 33.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

photograph of a fish in flight.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a bird flying over a body of water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image is a striking black-and-white photograph featuring flying fish in motion against a dark, empty background. The fish are captured mid-flight, showcasing their unique elongated fins that resemble wings. The photograph captures the motion and energy of their leap from the water, with splashes and trails of water forming dynamic patterns behind them. The contrast between the bright highlights of the fish, water splashes, and the dark backdrop emphasizes their graceful and striking appearance. The composition suggests a sense of freedom and movement.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a flying fish in mid-flight. The background is dark, which creates a striking contrast and highlights the fish's body and fins against the stark black. The flying fish is shown with its "wings" (pectoral fins) extended, appearing as though it's gliding through the air, adding a dynamic sense of movement. Below the flying fish, you can see splashes and trails of water, indicating the fish's recent departure from the ocean surface. The splash effects add a dramatic and lively element to the image, emphasizing the motion and energy of the scene. The photograph evokes a sense of wonder and appreciation for the moment captured in nature.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two fish swimming in a dark, underwater environment. The fish appear to be jumping or leaping out of the water, creating splashes and ripples in the surrounding darkness. The contrast between the black background and the white, ghostly silhouettes of the fish creates a striking and dramatic visual effect.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a striking black and white photograph of flying fish in action. The image captures two flying fish leaping out of water, with their wing-like pectoral fins fully extended. The fish appear silvery white against a deep black background, creating a dramatic contrast. Water droplets and spray can be seen sparkling in the air where the fish have broken the water's surface. The composition is quite artistic, with the fish appearing to glide through the darkness, their fins translucent and delicate. The photograph freezes a moment that is rarely seen in such detail, as flying fish typically move very quickly when performing these aerial maneuvers.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of three flying fish in mid-air, with their wings spread wide. The fish are positioned in the lower half of the image, with the largest fish at the top left and the two smaller fish below it. The background is solid black, with white specks scattered throughout, suggesting water droplets or splashes.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of dynamic movement and freedom, as the flying fish soar through the air with ease. The use of black and white tones adds a sense of timelessness and classic elegance to the image, while the splashes of water create a sense of energy and action.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly taken in the early 20th century, given its style and aesthetic. The composition and lighting of the image suggest that it was taken by a professional photographer, likely using a large-format camera and studio lighting.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and captivating representation of the natural world, showcasing the beauty and agility of flying fish in flight.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts two flying fish in flight, with the fish on the left positioned higher than the one on the right. The fish are rendered in white against a black background, with their bodies and fins visible. The fish on the left has its wings spread wide, while the one on the right has its wings folded back.

The image also features a trail of water droplets and splashes behind the fish, indicating their movement through the air. The overall effect is one of dynamic motion, capturing the fleeting moment of the fish in flight.

The image is presented in a square format, with a thick white border around the edges. This border adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the central scene. Overall, the image is a striking representation of the beauty and agility of flying fish in motion.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features a black-and-white photograph of two flying fish leaping out of the water. The fish are captured in mid-air, with one fish's body and tail fin visible, while the other fish's body is partially obscured by the water splash. The water splash is visible in the lower part of the image, with a few droplets scattered around. The background is dark, and the fish are the only light sources in the image, creating a striking contrast.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a monochromatic photograph with a black-and-white filter. It features two fish swimming in the water. The fish are captured in motion, with one fish in the foreground and the other in the background. The fish in the foreground has a long, thin tail and is swimming in a straight line. The fish in the background is swimming in a circular motion. The water is dark, and the fish are illuminated by a light source.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a monochrome photograph presented within a white frame. It features a stark contrast between the black background and the bright, detailed depiction of flying fish. The composition evokes a sense of wonder and dynamic movement.

Details:

  • Subject: The primary subjects are two flying fish. One is in mid-flight, with its wing-like fins fully extended. The other is partially submerged in the water, appearing to be taking off.
  • Action: The image captures a moment of action, likely a fish leaping from the water or gliding through the air. Splashes and trails of water are visible, further enhancing the sense of motion.
  • Light and Shadow: The stark contrast between the fish and the dark background is striking. The fish themselves are rendered in a high degree of detail, with subtle gradations of light and shadow that give them a sense of volume.
  • Composition: The fish are positioned to create a dynamic composition, drawing the viewer's eye across the image.
  • Mood: The image evokes a sense of freedom, mystery, and the natural world. The contrast and sharp focus can be interpreted as both dramatic and aesthetically pleasing.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph framed in white. The subject is a flying fish, depicted in mid-flight against a stark black background. One fish is seen in the upper left of the frame, its wings outstretched. Below it and to the right, another fish seems to be emerging from water, indicated by a splash of droplets and a brief reflection of the fish in the water. The composition emphasizes the motion and the contrast between the fish and its surroundings.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black and white photograph featuring two flying fish leaping out of the water. The background is predominantly dark, emphasizing the contrast between the fish and their surroundings. The flying fish are captured mid-flight, with their large, wing-like pectoral and pelvic fins fully extended. The fish in the upper part of the image is higher in the air, while the other is closer to the water's surface, creating a dynamic sense of movement. Water droplets and splashes are visible, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene. The photograph is framed with a white border, giving it a classic and timeless appearance.

Qwen

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

This image is a black and white photograph featuring two flying fish in mid-flight. The background is entirely black, creating a stark contrast with the white and light gray tones of the flying fish and the splashes of water they leave behind. The flying fish are captured in dynamic poses, with their wings spread wide as they glide through the air, and trails of water droplets trailing behind them, indicating their recent emergence from the water. The composition is minimalistic, with a focus on the movement and elegance of the flying fish against the dark background. The overall effect is one of tranquility and the beauty of nature.

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

This is a striking black-and-white photograph of two flying fish captured mid-air against a dark background. The image is framed by a white border. The fish on the left is in the air, with its pectoral fins spread out, resembling wings, and its body angled diagonally. It appears to be gliding, leaving a trail of water droplets behind it. The fish on the right is closer to the water surface, with its fins also spread out, and it is creating a splash as it emerges from the water. The overall scene conveys a sense of motion and grace, with the water droplets adding a dynamic element to the composition. The stark contrast between the white fish and the dark background emphasizes the details and movement of the fish.