Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Chinook helicopter lifting 105mm howitzer, Vietnam)

Date

1967-68

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.455

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Chinook helicopter lifting 105mm howitzer, Vietnam)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1967-68

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.455

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

filmstrip 99.8
exposed 99.8
negative 99.8
slide 99.1
collage 99.1
movie 98.9
cinematography 98.6
photograph 98.2
desktop 96.4
illustration 96.3
emulsion 95.9
bobbin 94.7
noisy 94.1
picture frame 92.5
roll 92.1
art 90.9
silhouette 90.6
margin 89.9
graphic 89.7
business 88.7

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

device 25.5
sky 22.9
structure 18.5
crane 17.3
industry 17.1
equipment 16.9
film 15.5
camera 14.8
building 14.5
industrial 14.5
signboard 12.6
technology 12.6
billboard 12.5
screen 12.3
light-emitting diode 12.1
old 11.8
architecture 11.7
black 11.4
urban 11.3
television 11.3
sun 11.3
sunset 10.8
silhouette 10.7
strip 10.7
steel 10.6
frame 10.3
lifting device 10.2
movie 9.7
video 9.7
diode 9.6
high 9.5
cable 9.2
city 9.1
business 9.1
art 9.1
metal 8.8
space 8.5
iron 8.5
design 8.4
crosspiece 8.4
electronic 8.4
power 8.4
safety 8.3
retro 8.2
danger 8.2
digital 8.1
work 7.8
travel 7.7
grunge 7.7
environment 7.4
negative 7.3
security 7.3
global 7.3
support 7.3
antique 7.2
bright 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

screenshot 99.6
text 88.3
poster 71.4
negative 59.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Airplane 63.9%

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-10

a screen shot of a computer 78.1%
a screen shot of a computer monitor 58.6%
a screen shot of a computer screen 58.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man is holding a camera and taking pictures of a helicopter -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a series of frames from a film reel, depicting an action scene involving a helicopter and a person performing a dramatic stunt. Here's a breakdown:

  1. Top Frame: A helicopter is in the air, seen at some distance, with its rotors clearly visible.

  2. Second Frame: The helicopter is closer, and a person is visible near the aircraft, possibly starting to descend or attempting contact.

  3. Third Frame: A clearer view of the helicopter, with the person hanging beneath or rappelling from the aircraft.

  4. Fourth Frame: The person appears to be suspended by a rope or harness, either climbing down or performing a mid-air maneuver, while the helicopter hovers above.

  5. Fifth Frame: This frame shows the individual closer to the ground, descending near a cliff or rocky area.

  6. Bottom Frame: The person is making contact with the ground or a surface, with the helicopter hovering above in the background.

The sequence suggests a daring aerial stunt, possibly a rescue operation or a climactic action scene, with dramatic visuals of movement and suspense in an outdoor environment. The colors have a muted tone, likely due to the film stock or lighting conditions.

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

The image is a vertical strip of film containing several frames depicting a sequence of events involving a helicopter and a person performing an aerial jump or drop.

  1. The first frame shows a helicopter in flight against a light sky with its rotors blurred, indicating motion.
  2. In the second frame, the helicopter is closer, and a person is visible hanging onto it or being lowered.
  3. The third frame has a similar scene, showing more details of the helicopter, and the person now appears to be closer to the helicopter.
  4. The fourth frame shows the person hanging from the helicopter, perhaps with some gear, against a rocky cliff background.
  5. In the fifth frame, the sequence continues with the person appearing to be rappelling down from the helicopter.
  6. The final frame shows the person in mid-air, seemingly having let go or completed a descent, with the helicopter hovering nearby and some rocky terrain visible.

The film strip aesthetics give the image a vintage or documentary feel, suggesting that this scene might be part of a military exercise or a search and rescue operation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a strip of film negatives depicting various scenes of helicopter activity. The images show helicopters in flight, with people visible interacting with or being transported by the helicopters. The scenes have a gritty, monochromatic tone, suggesting they may be from a documentary or action-oriented film.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a film strip or series of photographic negatives showing military helicopters in action. The images have a vintage quality and appear to be from a combat or military operation, possibly from the Vietnam War era given the style and appearance of the helicopters, which look like they could be UH-1 "Huey" helicopters. The frames show multiple helicopters in flight, possibly during transport or combat missions. The images have that characteristic purple-tinted, grainy quality typical of old film photography, arranged in a classic film strip format with sprocket holes visible along the edges.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image appears to be a film strip of a military operation, featuring a helicopter and soldiers in action. The film strip is divided into six frames, each showing a different scene from the operation.

In the first frame, the helicopter is shown flying over a desert landscape, with a soldier standing on the ground below. In the second frame, the helicopter is shown landing, with the soldier approaching it. In the third frame, the soldier is shown climbing into the helicopter, which is then shown taking off in the fourth frame. In the fifth frame, the helicopter is shown flying over a rocky outcropping, with the soldier standing on the ground below. In the sixth frame, the helicopter is shown landing again, with the soldier climbing out and approaching the camera.

Overall, the image suggests that the military operation is taking place in a desert environment, and that the helicopter is being used to transport soldiers and equipment. The image also suggests that the operation is complex and involves multiple stages, including landing, taking off, and navigating through challenging terrain.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a strip of film featuring a series of photographs showcasing helicopters in various stages of flight. The film strip is oriented vertically, with each frame containing a distinct image of a helicopter. The helicopters are depicted in different positions, including hovering, taking off, and landing.

The background of the images is predominantly gray, which suggests that the photographs were taken on an overcast day or in a cloudy environment. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of activity and movement, as the helicopters are captured in various states of motion.

The presence of the film strip format adds a nostalgic touch to the image, evoking memories of traditional photography before the advent of digital technology. The use of a film strip also implies that the photographs were taken at a specific point in time, capturing a moment or event that has been preserved for posterity.

Overall, the image presents a dynamic and engaging visual representation of helicopters in flight, set against a backdrop of gray skies. The film strip format adds a unique and nostalgic element to the image, making it a compelling and interesting visual artifact.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a series of photographs arranged vertically. Each photograph is separated by black borders, which are characteristic of film negatives. The photographs depict a military helicopter in flight, with a person hanging from it using a harness. The helicopter is large, with a prominent rotor on top and landing gear visible. The person appears to be a soldier, equipped with a backpack and possibly holding onto a rope or harness. The background is mostly clear, suggesting an outdoor setting, possibly during a military training exercise or operation.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a film strip featuring a sequence of photographs. Each frame captures a military helicopter in flight, with soldiers attached to it. The soldiers are performing a rope descent, a technique where they descend from the helicopter while still attached to it, typically for insertion into a combat zone or for conducting rescue operations. The sequence shows the helicopter hovering, the soldiers descending, and the interaction between the helicopter and the soldiers. The film strip has a black border with white text, including "KODAK SAFETY FILM" and "EKTA CHROME," indicating the type of film used for capturing these images.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a series of photographs taken from a strip of 35mm film. The photos depict military helicopters involved in what seems to be a logistical operation, possibly in a rugged terrain.

Specific Details:

  • Helicopters: Various shots feature different types of military helicopters. They seem to be the main subjects of the photos.
  • Cargo & Personnel: The helicopters are shown transporting cargo, possibly supplies, and there are also visible figures (likely soldiers or crew) either inside or in close proximity to the aircraft.
  • Environment: The setting seems to be a mountainous or rocky area. This suggests the helicopters might be involved in a mission to deliver or retrieve supplies to remote locations.
  • Film Details: You can see the filmstrip edges with perforations, the manufacturer's markings (Kodak), and frame numbers. This indicates that the images are old.

Overall Tone:

The image likely captures a military operation. It's a snapshot of the real-world use of helicopters in support of logistical or tactical missions.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a sequence of film negatives depicting a helicopter in various stages of a rescue operation. Here is a detailed breakdown of the sequence from top to bottom:

  1. First Frame: The helicopter is seen hovering in the air with a rescue line extended downward.
  2. Second Frame: The helicopter is closer to the ground, and the rescue line is more visible.
  3. Third Frame: The helicopter is lowering further, and a person is visible being lifted by the rescue line.
  4. Fourth Frame: The person is being lifted higher, closer to the helicopter.
  5. Fifth Frame: The helicopter is now higher in the air with the person being lifted more clearly visible.
  6. Sixth Frame: The person is being lifted above the ground, with the helicopter hovering above.

The sequence captures the process of a helicopter rescue, showing the helicopter's position and the progression of lifting a person from the ground. The images are in negative form, which inverts the colors and tones.