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Human Generated Data

Title

Cactus in Berkeley, California

Date

1977

People

Artist: Chris Enos, American born 1944

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.175

Human Generated Data

Title

Cactus in Berkeley, California

People

Artist: Chris Enos, American born 1944

Date

1977

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.175

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Plant 99.7
Cactus 98
Animal 57.8
Mammal 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

cactus 99.9
monochrome 99.5
sharp 99.3
spike 99.2
desert 99.1
texture 98.7
spine 98.6
nature 98.4
prickly 97.9
black and white 97.6
desktop 97.3
succulent 97.1
pattern 96.3
flora 96.3
back 95.7
art 95.5
abstract 94.9
dry 93.9
design 93
illustration 92.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

spider web 97.7
web 75.5
spider 50.8
trap 49.7
cactus 30.7
arachnid 26.4
plant 25.5
cobweb 25.2
texture 22.2
pattern 21.2
tarantula 20.4
close 18.8
detail 18.5
net 17.3
invertebrate 17.1
desert 16.8
arthropod 14.9
closeup 14.8
thorn 14.7
garden 14.2
color 12.8
tree 12.8
natural 12.7
feather star 12.6
light 12
prickly 11.8
flora 11.6
textured 11.4
botanical 11.4
wolf spider 11.3
design 11.2
botany 11.2
barn spider 11
black 10.8
colorful 10.7
decoration 10.1
exotic 10
water 10
cacti 9.9
bite 9.7
backgrounds 9.7
succulent 9.7
surface 9.7
fear 9.7
sharp 9.5
holiday 9.3
dry 9.3
danger 9.1
echinoderm 9
wildlife 8.9
hairy 8.8
animal 8.7
wild 8.7
snow 8.7
bright 8.6
winter 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
sky 8.3
spine 7.8
insect 7.8
glass 7.8
flower 7.7
grunge 7.7
legs 7.5
decorative 7.5
window 7.3
year 7.3
dirty 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

plant 81.8
reef 75
drawing 68.6
sketch 63.2
black and white 50.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Sheep

Clarifai

Plant

AWS Rekognition

Sheep 57.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

nature landscape 99.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a cactus in a zoo exhibit 70%
a cactus in a zoo 63.6%
a cactus in a zoo enclosure 63.5%

Clarifai

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

a close up of the cactus.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a cactus plant with a cactus plant in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This black-and-white image depicts a dense cluster of cacti in a desert-like environment. The cacti vary in shape, with some having flat and paddle-like segments, likely resembling prickly pear cacti, and others appearing cylindrical or columnar. Each cactus is covered with numerous sharp spines, emphasizing their texture and form. The ground is dry and rocky, consistent with their natural habitat. The lighting highlights the contrast between the spines and the shadows, creating an intricate and striking composition.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a black and white photograph of several cacti. The main focus is on the cluster of prickly pear cacti, identifiable by their flat, rounded pads covered with sharp spines. The cacti are densely packed together, and the spines create a complex, textured pattern throughout the image. In the background, there are more cacti and desert vegetation, but the precise details are less distinct due to the focus on the foreground plants. The ground is covered with small rocks or gravel, typical of a desert environment. The overall appearance of the image is highly detailed, showcasing the intricate patterns formed by the cactus spines and pads.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a dense cluster of cactus plants with sharp, spiny needles covering their surfaces. The cacti appear to be growing in a dry, rocky environment, with the plants' intricate patterns and textures creating a striking visual composition in black and white. The image captures the rugged, almost otherworldly quality of the cactus plants, highlighting their unique and intricate natural forms.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph showing a detailed view of prickly pear cactus pads. The image captures the intricate pattern of spines covering the thick, flat cactus segments. The thorns appear sharp and numerous, creating an almost geometric pattern across the surface of the plant. The contrast in the black and white photography emphasizes the texture and three-dimensional nature of the cactus, with shadows adding depth to the composition. The ground appears to be rocky or sandy, typical of the desert environment where these cacti typically grow.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cactus garden. The cacti are densely packed and vary in size, with some being quite large and others smaller. They have thick, fleshy stems covered in sharp, white spines that are pointed in all directions. The cacti are growing in a sandy or rocky soil, and there are some rocks and other debris scattered throughout the garden.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of harshness and desolation, with the spiny cacti and rocky terrain creating a sense of ruggedness and unforgivingness. However, the beauty of the cacti and the unique textures of the plants and soil also add a sense of fascination and wonder to the image.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cactus plant with long, sharp spines. The cactus has a thick, fleshy stem covered in spines that are pointed and white. The spines are densely packed and cover the entire surface of the cactus, giving it a prickly appearance. The cactus appears to be growing in a rocky or sandy area, with small rocks and pebbles visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of harshness and ruggedness, suggesting a desert or arid environment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cactus. The cactus is a large one with many branches, and it is covered in sharp spines. The spines are arranged in a circular pattern, and they are very long and pointy. The cactus is surrounded by other cacti, and they are all in a garden or a desert. The image is taken from a low angle, and it is very detailed, showing the texture of the spines and the branches of the cactus.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cactus plant. The cactus has a thick, fleshy stem with a rough, textured surface. The stem is covered with numerous sharp spines, which are arranged in a spiral pattern. The spines are of varying lengths and thicknesses, with some being long and thin, while others are short and stout. The cactus appears to be growing in a rocky environment, with small stones and pebbles visible around its base. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the impression of looking up at the cactus. The overall composition of the image is dominated by the cactus, with its intricate pattern of spines and textured surface. The black-and-white color scheme adds a sense of drama and contrast to the image, highlighting the cactus's unique features and making it stand out against the background.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph features a dense cluster of cacti, filling the frame with their spiky forms. The main type of cactus appears to be a prickly pear variety, characterized by its flat, pad-like segments adorned with numerous long, sharp spines. The spines are densely packed, creating a protective barrier around the plant's surface.

Scattered around the prickly pears are other types of cacti, including some with smaller, cylindrical bodies covered in soft, fuzzy spines. The ground is covered in gravel and small rocks. The overall effect is a study in texture and form, with the stark contrast between light and shadow accentuating the intricate details of the cacti and their spines.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph of a variety of cacti. It's a close-up shot, capturing the textures and details of the plants.

Composition: The image is densely packed with cacti, creating a feeling of depth and complexity. The composition is centered around several species of cacti, including a paddle cactus and other varieties that appear to be cylindrical or clustered.

Details:

  • Paddle Cactus: Prominent in the image are large, flat, paddle-shaped cacti with numerous spines or needles, which are very detailed.
  • Other Varieties: Other cacti feature a different form with a cylindrical or clustered appearance.
  • Texture: The textures are a key element of the photograph. The spines and needles of the cacti create a prickly and rough feel, contrasting with the smoother surfaces of the paddles. The shadows and light further accentuate these textures.
  • Environment: The cacti appear to be growing in a natural desert environment. There's a ground covered with small rocks and pebbles.

Style: The black and white format emphasizes the shapes, forms, and textures of the plants. The absence of color helps to highlight the intricate details and the play of light and shadow across the cacti.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a close-up view of a cluster of cacti. The cacti are covered in numerous sharp spines, which are arranged in a dense and intricate pattern. The texture of the cacti appears rough and uneven, typical of many cactus species. The photograph is in black and white, which emphasizes the contrast between the light and dark areas, highlighting the details of the spines and the surface of the cacti. The background is slightly blurred, focusing the viewer's attention on the cacti in the foreground. The overall composition suggests a natural, desert-like environment.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a variety of cacti in a desert-like environment. The cacti are characterized by their sharp, spiky textures and segmented forms. The photograph captures the intricate details of the cacti, including the spines and the varied shapes and sizes of the different species. The background is mostly composed of rocky and sandy terrain, suggesting a natural, arid habitat for these plants. The monochromatic tone of the image emphasizes the textures and contrasts within the scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph showcasing a variety of cacti in a desert-like environment. The cacti are densely packed and exhibit a range of shapes and sizes, with some being more rounded and others elongated. The surface of the cacti is covered with numerous spines, giving them a textured appearance. The background consists of a rocky, arid landscape, which adds to the desert atmosphere. The overall composition emphasizes the rugged and spiky nature of the cacti.