Human Generated Data

Title

Saguaro Cactus, Sunrise, Arizona

Date

1946

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, P1980.148

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Human Generated Data

Title

Saguaro Cactus, Sunrise, Arizona

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Date

1946

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, P1980.148

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Plant 90.9
Metropolis 81.9
Building 81.9
Urban 81.9
City 81.9
Town 81.9
Outdoors 69.5
Silhouette 68.4
Tree 68.2
Spire 59.6
Architecture 59.6
Tower 59.6
Steeple 59.6
Nature 57.7
Field 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

cactus 99.6
monochrome 99.2
desert 98.4
no person 96.8
mono 96.5
sky 96.2
nature 95.6
art 94.6
tallest 93.8
black and white 92.6
texture 91.8
outdoors 91.6
tower 91.1
architecture 90.1
portrait 89.9
landscape 89.8
abstract 89.5
city 89.1
travel 88.9
infrared 86.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

tower 36.8
architecture 33.7
cloak 26.8
tourism 25.5
travel 23.9
structure 22.7
monument 22.4
landmark 21.6
covering 20.5
sky 20.5
city 19.2
famous 18.6
metal 18.5
steel 17.7
tall 16
building 15.8
symbol 15.5
tourist 15.4
black 15.1
fountain 14.9
construction 14.5
attraction 13.4
urban 13.1
tripod 12.5
oil well 12
iron 11.2
support 10.8
well 10.4
design 10.4
cityscape 10.4
culture 10.2
arch 10.1
rack 9.9
bridge 9.8
tour 9.7
modern 9.1
tree 8.9
high 8.7
winter 7.7
sign 7.5
destination 7.5
style 7.4
graphic 7.3
new 7.3
office 7.2
excavation 7.2
holiday 7.2
glass 7.1
night 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

cactus 99.9
plant 99.4
sky 95
cloud 85.1
black 82.2
black and white 78.1
tower 75.8
skyscraper 74.6
monochrome 57.4
light 54.8
dark 50.1
cloudy 35.4
clouds 32.5
day 11.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a cactus in a dark cloudy sky 75%
a cactus in front of a cloudy sky 74.9%
a cactus in a dark room 74.8%

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph presents a close-up view of a saguaro cactus silhouetted against a dramatic sky. The cactus dominates the frame, with its columnar shape stretching vertically towards the top of the image.

The cactus features distinct vertical ribs, densely covered with spines. These spines appear as sharp, dark points along the ridges, creating a textured and slightly intimidating surface. The top of the cactus tapers to a point, appearing soft and slightly fuzzy.

The background sky is filled with dark, billowing clouds, providing a stark contrast to the lighter tones of the cactus. The clouds add depth and a sense of drama to the composition, emphasizing the solitary and resilient nature of the saguaro. The overall effect is a striking and powerful image that captures the stark beauty of the desert landscape.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a striking black and white photograph that focuses on the towering form of a saguaro cactus against a dramatic sky. The composition highlights the cactus's height and textured surface.

Specific Details:

  • Subject: The primary focus is a single, tall saguaro cactus. The cactus is viewed from a low angle, emphasizing its height and imposing presence. The detail of its textured skin and spines is well-defined.
  • Composition: The cactus is vertically centered, which gives it a strong sense of symmetry. The clouds in the background create a dynamic contrast with the static cactus form.
  • Lighting and Tone: The photograph is in black and white, with strong contrast. This enhances the textures of the cactus and the atmospheric effect of the clouds. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the image.
  • Background: The sky behind the cactus is filled with cloud formations, which appear to be moving or turbulent. This adds to the dramatic and potentially awe-inspiring feeling of the photograph.
  • Overall Mood/Feel: The image conveys a sense of the desert's vastness, the strength of nature, and a certain stillness. It is both beautiful and slightly imposing.

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