Human Generated Data

Title

Sequoia roots, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Malcolm S. Millard in memory of his father, Everett L. Millard, Class of 1898, P1982.349.2

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Human Generated Data

Title

Sequoia roots, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Malcolm S. Millard in memory of his father, Everett L. Millard, Class of 1898, P1982.349.2

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Plant 99.6
Tree 99.3
Tree Trunk 98
Root 97.3
Wood 88
Painting 71
Art 71

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 99.3
abstract 99.1
nature 98.8
tree 98.7
art 98.3
texture 97.9
wood 96.6
black and white 96.6
bark 95.2
desktop 93.6
no person 93.3
root 93.2
dark 93
nude 92
trunk 91.5
flow 90.4
contrast 89.9
surreal 89.8
pattern 88.1
old 86.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

tree 70.4
snag 59.5
woody plant 47.9
vascular plant 32
plant 31.9
cave 27.2
rock 20.8
strangler 19.3
forest 19.1
stone 17.7
natural 16.7
texture 16
air plant 15.5
wood 15
geological formation 14.2
light 14
cliff 13.8
pattern 13.7
dark 13.4
park 13.2
outdoor 13
black 12.7
old 12.5
water 12
travel 12
bark 11.9
mountain 11.6
sky 11.5
art 11.4
pine 11.3
ancient 11.2
landscape 11.2
color 11.1
wall 11.1
geology 10.7
mystery 10.6
scenic 10.5
rocks 10.4
brown 10.3
canyon 10
formation 9.8
outdoors 9.7
rocky 9.7
wallpaper 9.2
earth 9.1
close 9.1
tourism 9.1
backdrop 9.1
hole 8.9
river 8.9
ice 8.9
creek 8.8
outside 8.6
stones 8.5
grunge 8.5
orange 8.4
crystal 8.4
flow 8.3
national 8.2
wet 8
trees 8
colorful 7.9
sand 7.9
sandstone 7.8
trunk 7.7
flowing 7.5
design 7.3
detail 7.2
decoration 7.2
structure 7.2
organism 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

sketch 92.7
black and white 85.7
drawing 74.4
text 69.6
tree 64.5
monochrome 62.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 71%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

background pattern 86.8%

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

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a tree trunk trunk trunk trunk -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a striking black-and-white photograph capturing the intricate textures and shapes of twisted, gnarled tree trunks and branches. The wood appears aged and weathered, showcasing deep grooves, knots, and patterns that emphasize the natural beauty of its grain. The use of high contrast makes the highlights on the surface of the wood stand out against the deep shadows, creating a dramatic and almost abstract composition. The overall mood is somber, timeless, and evocative of nature's resilience and raw artistry.

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

This is a black and white photograph depicting the gnarled and textured surface of tree branches or driftwood. The twisted forms and intricate grain patterns are highlighted by the lighting, which creates a high contrast between the light and dark areas. The dark background enhances the focus on the wood, emphasizing its organic shapes and intricate details.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a close-up black and white photograph of the intricate and textured surface of a piece of driftwood or weathered wood. The image captures the complex patterns, cracks, and grooves that have formed over time, creating a striking abstract composition. The contrast between the light and dark areas, as well as the interplay of the various shapes and textures, give the image a sense of depth and visual interest.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a dramatic black and white photograph of weathered, twisted wood, possibly from an old tree or driftwood. The image captures the intricate textures and natural patterns in the wood grain, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. The wood appears to have deep grooves, knots, and flowing lines that create an almost abstract, sculptural quality. The dark background makes the lighter areas of the wood stand out prominently, highlighting its organic, flowing forms. The composition is artistic and moody, emphasizing the natural beauty and character that develops in wood over time through weathering and aging processes.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a tree trunk with a unique, twisted shape, set against a dark background. The tree's bark is rough and weathered, with visible knots and grooves. The trunk appears to be gnarled and twisted, with several branches extending from it in different directions. The overall effect is one of age and decay, as if the tree has been standing for many years and has been shaped by the elements.

The dark background suggests that the image was taken at night or in a shaded area, which adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the tree. The lighting is dim, with only a few areas of the tree illuminated, which creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image.

Overall, the image presents a striking and evocative portrait of a tree, one that invites the viewer to contemplate its history and the forces that have shaped it over time.

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

This image presents a striking black-and-white photograph of a tree's branches, showcasing the intricate details of its bark and texture. The tree's trunk is positioned centrally in the frame, with its branches extending outward and upward, creating a sense of movement and energy. The branches are thick and gnarled, with visible knots and grooves that add to the overall texture of the image.

The background of the image is a deep, dark black, which serves to accentuate the contrast between the light-colored wood and the surrounding environment. This creates a dramatic and moody atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the tree's unique features.

Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of nature's beauty and complexity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the intricate details of the natural world.

Amazon Nova

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

This image is a monochromatic photograph of a tree branch, likely a part of a tree that has fallen or been cut down. The tree branch is shown in a close-up view, with the focus on its intricate details and textures. The branch is composed of various sizes and shapes of twigs and branches, creating a complex and organic structure. The image is captured in a way that highlights the contrast between the light and dark areas of the branch, emphasizing its intricate patterns and textures. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the tree branch serving as a symbol of nature's beauty and complexity.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tree trunk or branch that has been twisted and contorted in various directions. The bark is rough and textured, with deep grooves and ridges that add to the overall sense of complexity and intrigue. The tree appears to be old and weathered, with a sense of history and resilience that is palpable in the image. The branches are gnarled and twisted, with some appearing to be broken or damaged. The overall effect is one of raw, untamed nature, with the tree standing as a testament to the power and beauty of the natural world.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a striking black and white photograph that focuses on the intricate texture of tree branches and their interweaving forms. The composition is dramatic, with a strong contrast between the light and shadow.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Subject: The primary subject is the weathered, gnarled wood of tree branches, possibly driftwood or fallen branches. The detail in the bark, knots, and the way the branches intertwine is very well-defined.
  • Color and Tone: The image is entirely in black and white, which enhances the textures and contrasts. The lighting creates deep shadows that emphasize the three-dimensional quality of the branches.
  • Composition: The branches fill the majority of the frame, creating a sense of closeness and intimacy with the subject. There's a dynamic interplay of lines and shapes as the branches crisscross and diverge. The dark background creates a void that makes the branches pop.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a feeling of age, resilience, and the raw beauty of nature. It highlights the patterns, textures, and complex forms of the wood in a way that is both captivating and artistic.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a tangled mass of tree trunks and branches. The dark backdrop emphasizes the starkness and intricate details of the wood. The wood texture is rough and weathered, with visible cracks and gnarled patterns. The composition is complex, with branches intersecting and overlapping, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The lighting accentuates the textures of the wood, casting strong shadows that add to the overall dramatic and eerie effect of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a high-contrast black-and-white photograph featuring the gnarled and twisted branches of a tree. The branches are intricately intertwined, creating a complex and abstract pattern. The texture of the bark is prominently displayed, showing deep grooves and knots that add to the dramatic effect of the image. The stark contrast between the light and dark areas emphasizes the rugged and weathered appearance of the tree, evoking a sense of age and resilience. The overall composition is artistic and focuses on the natural beauty and intricate details of the tree's structure.