Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier swimming in bay, 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, 2007.184.2.195.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier swimming in bay, 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, 2007.184.2.195.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Nature 99.5
Sea 98.8
Ocean 98.8
Water 98.8
Outdoors 98.8
Weather 94.4
Sea Waves 79.9
Land 62.3
Coast 61.7
Shoreline 61.7
Pollution 59.3
Pier 56
Waterfront 56
Port 56
Dock 56

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

beach 98.9
water 98.4
monochrome 97.8
landscape 97.4
sea 97
ocean 97
mono 96.9
black and white 95
winter 94.4
art 93.5
lake 93.1
seascape 92.7
seashore 92.5
island 91.7
no person 89.4
analogue 89.3
people 88.3
reflection 87.7
fog 87.4
rock 86

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

shoreline 64
water 49.5
landscape 48.5
ocean 46.8
beach 41.3
sky 39.9
sea 38.4
shore 35
travel 33.9
coast 33.3
lake 28.9
sand 28.7
clouds 28
summer 26.4
sun 26.3
vacation 26.2
scenic 25.5
sunset 24.3
island 23.9
scenery 23.5
mountain 21.2
wave 20.8
coastline 20.7
tourism 19.8
waves 19.5
scene 19.1
cloud 19
rocks 18.9
natural 18.8
outdoors 18.7
body of water 17.6
rock 17.4
basin 17.4
seascape 17.3
tropical 17.1
river 16.1
mountains 15.8
cape 15.6
tranquil 15.4
lakeside 15.4
holiday 15.1
geological formation 14.9
natural depression 14.4
tree 13.9
peaceful 13.8
seaside 13.3
forest 13.2
paradise 13.2
park 13.2
sunny 12.9
calm 12.8
scenics 12.5
environment 12.4
sunrise 12.2
reflection 12.2
horizon 11.7
surf 11.6
outdoor 11.5
bay 11.4
idyllic 11.3
cloudy 11.3
evening 11.2
season 10.9
relaxation 10.9
snow 10.9
coastal 10.7
sunlight 10.7
trees 10.7
serene 10.4
sunshine 10.3
outside 10.3
day 10.2
relax 10.1
color 10
hill 9.4
winter 9.4
resort 9.4
destination 9.4
stone 9.3
earth 9
weather 8.8
terrain 8.8
wild 8.7
range 8.6
peace 8.2
recreation 8.1
clear 7.9
nobody 7.8
pacific 7.8
cliff 7.7
destinations 7.7
soil 7.6
boat 7.5
land 7.3
morning 7.2
romantic 7.1
barrier 7.1
channel 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

outdoor 98.5
water 96.3
lake 95.8
landscape 79.6
mountain 79.1
beach 77.3
nature 75.5
sky 72.5
black and white 68.2
text 68.1
snow 63.6
shore 37.9
wave 27.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 71.4%
beaches seaside 26.6%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photo of a boat in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image appears to be a negative photograph, displaying inverted colors where dark areas become light and vice versa. It depicts a coastal or waterfront scene. In the foreground, there's splashing water or soil with distinct textures, possibly indicating movement or disturbance. The middle ground has a calm body of water, and the background shows a landscape with structures, including buildings or boats, surrounded by hills or trees. The dark sky, inverted from what would typically appear bright, adds to the surreal and stark appearance of the image.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image is a photographic negative of a river scene. The negative tone causes the colors to be inverted, giving the sky and water a dark appearance while making clouds and reflections appear light. On the left side of the image, there is a splash in the water, possibly indicating movement or something entering the water. The landscape includes dark silhouettes of vegetation along the riverbank, and light-toned silhouettes of hills or mountains in the background. There may be structures or boats along the water's edge, although their details are difficult to discern due to the negative effect. The image has a grainy texture and some darker spots or splashes appear in the foreground.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white landscape photograph depicting a coastal scene. In the foreground, there is a rocky shoreline with vegetation. In the distance, there is a cityscape visible across a body of water, possibly a bay or harbor. The sky is dark and cloudy, creating a moody and atmospheric feel to the scene. The overall composition and lighting suggest this is an artistic, evocative landscape photograph rather than a documentary or realistic depiction.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing a landscape view with what looks like damage or deterioration to the photographic negative or print itself. In the image, you can see a distant town or settlement on the horizon, with hills or mountains behind it. The foreground shows a flat or gently sloping terrain. There's a significant dark stain or deterioration mark in the lower portion of the image, which creates an abstract, splotchy pattern that partially obscures the landscape. The overall quality suggests this is a historical photograph that has been affected by age or chemical damage to the photographic material.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach with a large body of water in the foreground and a mountain range in the background.

  • The foreground of the image shows a sandy beach with a large body of water in front of it. The water is calm and peaceful, with small waves gently lapping at the shore.
    • The beach is covered in sand, with some rocks and pebbles scattered about.
    • There are no people or objects visible on the beach in this image.
  • In the middle ground, there is a small island or peninsula that juts out into the water. The island is covered in trees and vegetation, and there are several buildings or structures visible on it.
    • The island appears to be surrounded by a small harbor or cove, with a few boats moored in the water.
    • There are no people or objects visible on the island in this image.
  • In the background, there is a mountain range that stretches across the entire width of the image. The mountains are rugged and rocky, with steep cliffs and peaks.
    • The mountains appear to be covered in snow or ice, with some patches of green vegetation visible in the valleys.
    • There are no people or objects visible in the mountains in this image.

Overall, the image suggests a peaceful and serene atmosphere, with a focus on the natural beauty of the landscape.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with a dark and moody atmosphere. The water is calm, with gentle ripples on its surface, and appears to be reflecting the sky above it. In the foreground, there are some dark shapes that could be rocks or vegetation, adding texture and depth to the scene.

In the background, there are hills or mountains rising up from the horizon, creating a sense of distance and scale. The overall effect of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted in the photograph.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white photo shows a body of water with a dark sky above it. The water is calm, and there is a small wave in the foreground. In the distance, there are some structures, possibly buildings or boats, and there are people standing on the shore. The photo has a slightly blurry effect, and it appears to be taken from a low angle.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph that captures a scene with a large body of water and a dark, stormy sky. The water appears to be a lake or a sea, with waves crashing against the shore. The shore is rocky and rugged, with some vegetation visible. In the distance, there are buildings and structures that seem to be part of a town or a city. The sky is dark and cloudy, with some areas appearing to be illuminated by lightning or other sources of light. The overall mood of the image is dramatic and intense, with a sense of movement and energy conveyed by the crashing waves and stormy sky.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white, negative image of a coastal scene. The composition is divided horizontally, with a dark, almost black sky dominating the top portion. Below, there is a light-toned, possibly sandy or grassy area that forms the foreground. A body of water, likely an ocean or a lake, separates the foreground from a distant shoreline.

Key elements of the scene include:

  • Foreground: The image suggests a rugged shoreline or a bank, with a dark, textured mass. It seems like there may be vegetation or rocks in the foreground.
  • Body of Water: The water has a somewhat turbulent appearance, with the presence of water splashes or waves.
  • Shoreline/Background: The distant shore is depicted as a lighter mass, which suggests a hillside or land mass with some indication of structures or vegetation along the top.

Overall, the image creates a dramatic and somewhat ethereal atmosphere due to the negative effect. The contrast between the dark sky and the lighter shore highlights the landscape, while the negative effect emphasizes the textures and forms.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

This is a black and white negative image of a seaside scene. In the foreground, we see dark, rocky land meeting the edge of the water. The water itself is a medium gray tone, with what looks like a splash or wave creating a darker, more intricate texture where it meets the land.

In the background, a strip of land appears much brighter, with a cluster of shapes that could be buildings or trees. Beyond this, the sky is a uniform dark shade. There are some dark spots and imperfections scattered across the image, which are typical of older or damaged photographic negatives. The overall composition has a stark, ethereal quality due to the tonal inversion.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a landscape, likely depicting an industrial area. The foreground features a body of water with some dark patches, possibly indicating oil spills or other forms of pollution. The middle ground shows a flat, open area that could be a field or a beach. In the background, there are industrial structures, including what looks like smokestacks and factories, emitting smoke or steam into the sky. The overall scene conveys a sense of industrial activity and potential environmental impact. The image has a somewhat somber and stark atmosphere, emphasized by the black and white color scheme.