Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (aerial view of helicopters taking off from clearing, 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, 2007.184.2.30.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (aerial view of helicopters taking off from clearing, 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, 2007.184.2.30.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-28

Outdoors 96.5
River 96.5
Water 96.5
Nature 96.5
Transportation 88.6
Vehicle 88.6
Waterfall 86
Aircraft 67.8
Helicopter 59.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-28

people 98.4
no person 98.1
art 94.3
water 93.6
abstract 92.6
landscape 90.6
adult 90.6
monochrome 90.2
wear 89.9
one 89.4
outdoors 88.2
waterfall 87.3
vehicle 86.5
motion 85
river 84.6
light 84.5
shadow 84
brush 83.9
texture 83.7
rock 83.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

water 29.4
snow 27.2
landscape 26.8
river 24
winter 23
sky 20.8
cold 20.7
outdoor 20.6
ice 19.2
forest 19.2
scene 18.2
tree 17.8
park 17.3
wreckage 16.9
trees 16
mountain 15.6
weather 15.4
frozen 15.3
light 14.7
waterfall 14.6
fall 14.5
dark 14.2
splash 14.1
part 13.5
travel 13.4
night 13.3
stream 13.2
scenic 13.2
environment 13.2
rock 13
cool 12.4
vacation 12.3
clouds 11.8
snowy 11.7
natural 11.4
smoke 11.4
black 11.1
stone 11
lake 11
scenery 10.8
mist 10.6
frost 10.6
woods 10.5
outdoors 10.5
cloud 10.4
rocks 10.4
flowing 10.3
motion 10.3
mountains 10.2
season 10.1
branch 10
geological formation 10
falls 9.8
cascade 9.8
windshield 9.7
screen 9.6
slope 9.5
adventure 9.5
moon 9.2
smooth 9.1
tourism 9.1
national 9.1
device 8.8
freeze 8.7
clear 8.7
fog 8.7
falling 8.7
spray 8.7
day 8.6
spring 8.6
windshield wiper 8.3
flow 8.3
silhouette 8.3
peaceful 8.2
wet 8.1
holiday 7.9
wild 7.8
covered 7.8
mechanical device 7.7
dangerous 7.6
beach 7.6
serene 7.5
clean 7.5
ecology 7.3
danger 7.3
road 7.2
summer 7.1
seasonal 7

Google
created on 2019-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-28

nature 99.9
water 99.2
waterfall 99.2
black and white 87.8
monochrome 76.5
sketch 56.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Boat 88.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

pets animals 98.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-28

a large waterfall over some water 63.4%
a large waterfall 63.3%
a waterfall in the background 63.2%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a man standing in front of a waterfall

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image is a monochromatic, inverted negative photograph depicting two helicopters flying low over a grassy and forested area. The helicopters, likely military due to their identifiable shapes resembling Huey models, are positioned diagonally across the frame. Palm trees and dense vegetation are visible in the upper portion of the image. On the left side of the frame, there appears to be a blurry, ghost-like silhouette of a figure, which is likely a visual artifact or distortion in the negative. The overall atmosphere of the photograph is eerie and disorienting due to the negative inversion and unclear details.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a damaged or improperly developed photograph with a negative effect, which gives a reversed color tone. In the scene, there are two helicopters flying over a densely vegetated area, which seems to be a forest or jungle with some clearings. The helicopters look like military aircraft, likely Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("Huey") helicopters commonly used during the Vietnam War. The image quality is distorted by light spots and shadows, especially on the left side where there is a large blurred shape that obstructs part of the image. This shape resembles the silhouette of a human figure, adding to the surreal appearance of the photograph. Overall, the image conveys a sense of motion and activity with the helicopters over a natural landscape, but the clarity of this scene is significantly affected by the negative and damaged quality of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a dramatic, moody landscape. The scene shows a rugged, rocky terrain with dense foliage and trees in the background. In the foreground, there is a blurred, shadowy figure that seems to be obscuring part of the image. The overall atmosphere of the photograph is one of mystery and a sense of the unknown.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a black and white aerial photograph showing two military helicopters in flight. The image has a somewhat grainy or aged quality to it. There's a dark silhouette or shadow visible on the left edge of the frame, which appears to be partially obscuring the view. The helicopters look like they could be UH-1 "Huey" helicopters, which were commonly used during the Vietnam War era. The terrain below appears to be a dark, open field or clearing with some trees or vegetation visible around the edges of the frame. The overall composition and style suggests this might be a historical military reconnaissance or combat photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two helicopters in flight, captured from an aerial perspective. The helicopters are positioned in the top-right corner of the image, with one helicopter flying above the other. The background of the image features trees and foliage, while the foreground is dominated by a large shadow of a person on the left side of the image. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a military or aerial operation, with the helicopters likely engaged in a mission or patrol. The presence of the shadowy figure adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene, leaving the viewer to wonder about the context and purpose of the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white photograph of two helicopters flying over a body of water, with a person standing on the left side of the image. The helicopters are flying in the same direction, with one slightly ahead of the other. They appear to be military helicopters, possibly Hueys, which were commonly used during the Vietnam War.

In the foreground, there is a person standing on the left side of the image, but their face is not visible due to the blurriness of the photo. The person appears to be wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and they seem to be looking out at the helicopters.

The background of the image shows a body of water, possibly a river or lake, with trees and vegetation along the shoreline. The water is calm, and there are no signs of waves or ripples. The sky above is not visible, but it appears to be a cloudy day based on the lighting in the image.

Overall, the image suggests that the helicopters are on a mission, possibly a reconnaissance or transport mission, and the person in the foreground is observing them from a distance. The image has a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, as it appears to be from the Vietnam War era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows two helicopters flying over a forest area, captured in black and white. The helicopters are flying in different directions, with one flying to the left and the other flying to the right. The forest is dense with trees and plants, and the helicopters are flying low, creating a sense of danger and urgency. The image has a slightly blurry effect, adding to the sense of motion and chaos. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and excitement, with the helicopters' flight paths creating a sense of movement and energy.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing two helicopters flying over a forested area. The helicopters are positioned in the foreground of the image, with one appearing to be descending towards the ground, and the other is flying above it. The helicopters are surrounded by a dense forest, with trees and foliage visible in the background. The image appears to have been taken from a low angle, giving the impression of the helicopters being close to the ground. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of action and movement, with the helicopters creating a sense of urgency and excitement.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph with an aged, negative-like quality. The scene depicts two helicopters flying low over a landscape that appears to be dense vegetation, possibly a jungle or forested area.

  • Composition: The helicopters are the primary focus, positioned centrally within the frame. They are angled as if in flight, suggesting movement and speed. The background features a mix of dark and lighter areas, indicating foliage, trees, and possibly areas of open land or water. A large, blurred shape on the left side of the image possibly represents a human figure, but is out of focus.
  • Style: The image has a grainy texture, indicative of a film negative or a very old photograph. The contrast is high, with the helicopters and some details in the landscape appearing light against the darker backdrop.
  • Atmosphere: The overall feel of the image suggests a sense of intensity. It could portray a military or wartime scenario, given the presence of the helicopters. The blurred figure and the aged aesthetic add to the photo's mystery and historical feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The inverted black-and-white image depicts two helicopters flying low over terrain that appears to be dense jungle or forest. The helicopters are similar in design and suggest military aircraft.

In the top-center of the image, amid trees and foliage, possibly palm trees, another helicopter seems to be positioned, perhaps landing or taking off.

To the left, a blurred, hazy figure is seen, seemingly superimposed onto the scene, obscuring the view partially. This gives the image an ethereal or ghostly quality.

The overall tone of the image, given its monochrome inverted nature, evokes a sense of something hidden, old, or perhaps related to memory or the past. The landscape's density, combined with the presence of military helicopters, hints at a setting related to conflict or military operations in a tropical environment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts two helicopters in flight over a landscape with dense vegetation. The photograph appears to be old and somewhat faded, with a blurred or obscured vertical section on the left side.

The helicopter in the foreground is flying at a lower altitude, closer to the ground, while the second helicopter is slightly higher and further back in the scene. The area below the helicopters is a mix of open ground and dense foliage, with some trees and shrubs visible. The overall setting suggests a rural or wilderness area. The helicopters seem to be in a formation, possibly engaged in a coordinated operation or mission. The image has a grainy, vintage quality, indicating it might have been taken several decades ago.

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