Human Generated Data

Title

Dead Tree, Sunset Crater National Monument, Arizona

Date

1947

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, P1980.169

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Human Generated Data

Title

Dead Tree, Sunset Crater National Monument, Arizona

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Date

1947

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, P1980.169

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Wood 100
Driftwood 96
Animal 88.9
Plant 66.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 99.9
no person 99.2
nature 98.7
tree 98
art 96.2
bird 95.2
wood 95.2
winter 93.6
black and white 93.3
sky 92.9
dry 92.4
wildlife 92
outdoors 92
two 91
silhouette 90.9
dark 90.7
leaf 89.2
driftwood 89
old 88.6
snow 88

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

snag 100
tree 100
woody plant 79
vascular plant 52.6
sky 31.3
plant 28.1
landscape 23.8
silhouette 22.4
statue 19.9
outdoors 19.4
dead 18.5
branch 17.3
pine 17.1
park 16.5
forest 15.7
trees 15.1
travel 14.8
clouds 14.4
outdoor 13
sunset 12.6
desert 12.1
wood 11.7
trunk 11.6
bird 11.4
mountains 11.1
lake 11
mountain 10.7
branches 10.6
stone 10.1
old 9.8
scenic 9.7
cliff 9.7
black 9.1
tourism 9.1
wildlife 8.9
wild 8.7
life 8.6
season 8.6
vacation 8.2
scenery 8.1
water 8
autumn 7.9
leaves 7.9
rock 7.8
leaf 7.8
summer 7.7
orange 7.7
wire 7.5
hill 7.5
animal 7.5
evening 7.5
sun 7.4
environment 7.4
tourist 7.3
river 7.1
spring 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

outdoor 98.8
sky 98.6
sketch 97.7
drawing 95
tree 74.3
plant 65.6
bird 51.5
day 17.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 88.9%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 77.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

nature landscape 92.4%
paintings art 5.7%
streetview architecture 1.3%

Captions

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts a close-up view of weathered and gnarled tree branches against a plain white background. The focus is on the intricate textures and irregular shapes of the wood, showcasing its cracks, curves, and rugged surfaces. The composition emphasizes the abstract and organic qualities of the twisted, aged tree, creating a sense of drama and stark contrast between the dark wood and the bright background.

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

The image is a black and white photograph showcasing a detailed and intricate view of a gnarled tree. The tree's twisted branches and textured bark are prominent features against a stark, bright background. The contrast between the dark, rough surfaces of the tree and the light backdrop highlights the tree's complex form and natural texture. The composition emphasizes the dramatic and artistic nature of the tree's shapes, making it the central focus of the image.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to be an abstract black and white photograph featuring a striking, textural composition of twisted and gnarled branches or wood fragments. The image is high-contrast, with the dark, jagged shapes standing out dramatically against the lighter background. The forms create a sense of movement and energy, with the intersecting lines and curves evoking a sense of dynamism and visual tension. The overall effect is one of raw, primal power and a strong, sculptural quality to the organic subject matter.

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

This is a black and white artistic photograph of what appears to be a dead or weathered tree. The image focuses on the twisted, gnarled branches and trunk, creating dramatic shapes and textures against a light background. The wood appears to be darkened, possibly charred or weathered, with some lighter areas showing the natural grain patterns. The composition is striking, with the angular, organic forms creating an abstract quality. The high contrast between the dark wood and light background emphasizes the sculptural nature of the natural forms.

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 a dead tree, showcasing its twisted and gnarled branches. The tree's trunk is dark and weathered, with visible signs of decay. The branches are long and curved, resembling tentacles or claws, with some appearing to be broken or snapped off. The background is a solid light gray color, which helps to highlight the stark contrast between the tree's dark, weathered wood and the surrounding environment.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of desolation and decay, with the dead tree serving as a symbol of neglect and abandonment. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of starkness and simplicity, emphasizing the tree's rugged and weathered appearance.

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

This image is a striking black-and-white photograph of a tree with a twisted, gnarled trunk and branches. The tree's bark is rough and weathered, with visible cracks and fissures that add to its rugged appearance. The branches are long and curved, stretching out in different directions like skeletal fingers.

The background of the image is a solid white, which helps to accentuate the dark tones of the tree. The overall effect is one of stark beauty, as if the tree has been stripped bare of its leaves and other foliage, leaving only its skeletal remains.

The image has a sense of drama and intensity, as if it is capturing a moment of great turmoil or upheaval. The twisted trunk and branches seem to be reaching out in all directions, as if they are trying to grasp something or someone. The solid white background adds to the sense of isolation and desolation, making the tree seem like a lone figure in a barren landscape.

Overall, this image is a powerful and evocative representation of the natural world, one that invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the world around us.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tree, possibly a dead one. The tree trunk and branches are shown in a close-up view, with a focus on the intricate details of the bark and the twisted, gnarled branches. The branches are bare, and there are no leaves or foliage. The tree's trunk is split in the middle, and the bark appears rough and weathered. The image has a monochromatic filter, which adds to the somber and melancholic mood of the photograph.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a tree trunk and branches. The tree appears to be a large, mature tree with a thick trunk and several branches extending outwards. The branches are bare, and the bark on the trunk and branches is rough and textured. The tree is situated in a natural environment, possibly a forest or woodland. The sky is clear and bright, with no clouds visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white close-up photograph of the skeletal structure of a weathered tree. The focus is on the intricate, gnarled branches and trunk, rendered in stark contrast against a bright, featureless background. The photograph has a high contrast, with deep blacks and bright whites, which enhances the textures and shapes of the wood.

Specific Details:

  • Subject: The primary subject is the remains of a tree. Its surface appears to be aged and rough. The bark is missing from certain portions and shows the underlying grain structure of the wood.
  • Composition: The composition is abstract, with the branches and trunk filling the frame. The arrangement of the limbs creates a sense of dynamic movement. There's a sense of depth as the different branches overlap and recede into the background.
  • Light and Shadow: The image uses strong contrast to highlight the form of the tree. The shadows are deep and create a sense of three-dimensionality.
  • Texture: The textures of the wood are emphasized by the light. The rough bark, the exposed grain of the wood, and the smooth curves of the branches are all visible, giving the image a tactile quality.
  • Mood: The image evokes a sense of age, resilience, and the passage of time. The skeletal structure of the tree suggests a sense of both beauty and the inevitable decay of nature.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a dead tree. The tree is gnarled and twisted, with branches reaching in all directions. The bark is rough and cracked, and the wood is dry and weathered. The background is a stark white sky. The overall effect is one of desolation and decay.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This image is a high-contrast black-and-white photograph of a gnarled and twisted tree. The tree appears to be dead or dying, as indicated by its bare branches and the absence of leaves. The branches are twisted and contorted, creating an intricate and somewhat haunting pattern against the stark white background. The texture of the bark is prominently visible, adding depth and detail to the image. The stark contrast between the dark branches and the light background emphasizes the dramatic and somewhat eerie nature of the scene. The composition and lighting highlight the natural beauty and complexity of the tree's form.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up view of a dead or dried tree. The image captures the intricate details of the tree's branches and bark, which are stark and lifeless. The branches appear twisted and gnarled, with a rough texture that is highlighted by the contrast of the dark tones against the lighter background. The photograph emphasizes the natural patterns and textures of the tree, creating a striking visual composition. The overall mood of the image is somber and evocative, possibly symbolizing themes of decay, resilience, or the passage of time.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This is a black-and-white photograph of a gnarled, weathered tree. The tree's trunk and branches are twisted and contorted, creating a complex network of lines and textures. The bark is rough and worn, suggesting age and exposure to the elements. The background is a plain, light color, which contrasts sharply with the dark, intricate forms of the tree, emphasizing its intricate details and giving the image a dramatic and almost surreal quality. The overall composition is dynamic and evocative, highlighting the resilience and enduring nature of the tree despite its apparent age and the harsh conditions it has endured.