Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier with machine gun in open side of helicopter, 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, 2007.184.2.377.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier with machine gun in open side of helicopter, 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, 2007.184.2.377.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Clothing 84.4
Apparel 84.4
Nature 72.1
Outdoors 71.3
Finger 62.8
Vehicle 62.6
Transportation 62.6
Aircraft 62.6
Crypt 57.7
Ice 55.7
Snow 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

monochrome 99.4
black and white 93
sepia 91.8
people 91.7
wedding 89.9
vintage 89.6
nature 89.3
old 86
paper 83.9
art 83.2
mono 83.1
desktop 82.3
abstract 82.2
man 81.6
light 81.2
no person 81.1
hand 79.6
flower 79.5
one 79.4
sepia pigment 79.1

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

knife blade 19.9
negative 17.3
black 16.8
blade 16.1
close 15.4
film 15.1
device 14.4
hand 12.9
light 12.7
snow 12.2
windshield wiper 12.1
cutting implement 12
barrier 11.7
mechanical device 11.6
structure 11.5
people 10.6
photographic paper 10.2
old 9.8
hands 9.6
man 9.5
dark 9.2
art 9.1
mechanism 9
sky 8.9
obstruction 8.4
body 8
picket fence 7.9
business 7.9
paper 7.9
person 7.8
adult 7.8
clouds 7.6
tool 7.6
human 7.5
style 7.4
home 7.2
religion 7.2
shadow 7.2
male 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-09

White 97.2
Black 95.4
Black-and-white 91.8
Monochrome photography 87.7
Monochrome 80.3
Joint 77.8
Arm 75.6
Still life photography 75
Stock photography 70.4
Leg 69.2
Photography 67.8
Hand 66
Room 65.7
Neck 65.4
Trunk 57.5
Style 52.5
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Airplane 62.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

food drinks 42.8%
pets animals 27.2%
paintings art 22.2%
interior objects 5.9%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a close up of a plane 25.7%
an old photo of a person 25.6%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a person holding scissors and scissors in front of a white sheet

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white, negative photograph depicting part of a spacecraft or a technical structure. The section of the equipment seems to have a cylindrical part extending outward, possibly part of an antenna, sensor, or tool attachment. The background is dark, likely indicative of space or a low-light environment. Details, such as cables and fastening points, are visible, suggesting a view of an external surface or mechanical structure. The distortions and unclear areas may be intentional, consistent with archival or damaged footage.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph, showing part of a spacecraft's exterior. The focal point is on a cylindrical, protruding structure on the spacecraft's surface. It seems to have a housing or covering with visible lines and textures. The background is mostly dark, suggesting the vastness of space, with a lighter area to the left that might be indicating sunlight or reflection off the spacecraft. The photograph appears to have been taken during a mission in space, given the subject matter and composition. The overall impression is technical, likely captured for purposes of documentation or study of the spacecraft's components.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting an abstract, geometric shape or form. The shape is partially obscured by shadows and appears to be made of a rigid material, possibly metal or wood. The background is dark, creating a stark contrast with the lighter-toned shape in the foreground. The overall composition and lighting create a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the nature and purpose of the depicted object.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing what looks like part of an aircraft or spacecraft. The image has a stark contrast between dark and light areas, and shows what appears to be a wing or structural component protruding from a larger body. The quality and style of the photograph suggests it might be a historical or technical documentation image, possibly from a test or inspection. The image is somewhat abstract in nature due to the close-up angle and the high contrast between the black background and the white structural elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a black and white photograph of the exterior of a spacecraft, with a prominent metal object attached to its side. The spacecraft's surface appears to be made of a smooth, metallic material, possibly aluminum or stainless steel. The object attached to the side of the spacecraft is likely a thruster or engine, given its shape and size. It has a cylindrical body with a flat base and a curved top, and it is connected to the spacecraft by a series of wires and tubes.

The background of the image is dark, suggesting that the spacecraft is in space or in a low-light environment. There are no other objects or features visible in the image, which focuses primarily on the spacecraft and its attached object.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the spacecraft's exterior and its components, offering insight into the design and construction of this type of spacecraft.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

This image is a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a spacecraft, with a large, curved surface and various wires and components attached to it. The spacecraft appears to be in space, with the blackness of space visible in the background.

The image is likely a historical photograph taken during a space mission, possibly from the Apollo era. The spacecraft's design and the presence of wires and components suggest that it is a functional vehicle rather than a model or mockup.

Overall, the image provides a unique glimpse into the technology and engineering that went into space exploration during the early years of the space program.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a monochromatic photograph that appears to be a close-up shot of a mechanical or structural component. The photograph is predominantly white and gray, suggesting it is an old photograph or a low-quality image. The image shows a part of a machine or structure with visible wear and tear, indicating it has been in use for a long time. There are some visible cracks and scratches on the surface, and some parts appear to be missing or damaged. The image also shows some wires or cables connected to the structure, suggesting it is part of a larger system or machine.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up view of what appears to be a damaged object, possibly a piece of machinery or equipment. The object has a cylindrical shape with a curved surface and a flat edge. There are visible cracks and fractures on the surface, suggesting some form of impact or stress. Attached to the object are various components, including what looks like a bracket or mounting plate with bolts and screws. The image is slightly blurred, and there is a dark shadow on the left side, possibly indicating the presence of another object or the photographer. The overall composition suggests a focus on the details of the damaged object, highlighting its condition and the complexity of its structure.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image appears to be a black and white negative, which means the tones are inverted. What would normally appear light is dark, and vice versa. This creates a stark and somewhat surreal effect.

Composition: The photograph focuses on an object, likely a piece of equipment or a structure. The object is predominantly light in tone, standing out against a deep black backdrop. The composition emphasizes the texture of the object, with what appears to be a curved surface in the foreground.

Specific Details:

  • Object: The central object has a rounded, cylindrical shape with a cut-out or slot on one side. It's attached to a larger, textured surface. Thin metal rods and tubing extend from the object.
  • Backdrop: A significant portion of the image is filled with a solid, deep black. This creates a strong contrast and isolates the subject.
  • Light and Shadow: The lighting seems to be from one direction. The light highlights the textures of the object. The shadows add depth and dimension.
  • Film Grain: The image exhibits a grainy texture, characteristic of film photography.

Possible Interpretations: It's difficult to know the precise nature of the object without more context. The image has a minimalist feel, emphasizing shapes and textures. It might be an abstract study, an architectural detail, or a close-up of a machine component.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph with an inverted color scheme, giving it a high-contrast, almost x-ray-like appearance. The right side features a structure or object rendered in bright tones, with detailed lines and curves suggesting a complex mechanical or technological apparatus. This structure appears to be enclosed by a rounded form.

On the left side of the image is a large, dark area that provides a stark contrast to the bright and detailed object on the right. The dark area has blurred edges and may represent a shadow or a dark background.

Overall, the composition is split between the detailed, almost ethereal structure on the right and the void-like darkness on the left, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The inverted colors and high contrast lend a sense of abstraction to the image, making the exact nature of the objects depicted unclear.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph taken from inside an aircraft, possibly a military plane. The view is through a partially open door or hatch, with the surrounding area visible. The image shows the following details:

  1. Aircraft Structure: The frame of the aircraft is visible, including parts of the fuselage and the door mechanism. The door appears to be partially open, revealing the exterior.

  2. Exterior View: Through the open door, the sky is visible, indicating that the aircraft is in flight. There is a bright light source, possibly the sun, creating a stark contrast between the illuminated and shadowed areas.

  3. Equipment: There are various cables and wires visible inside the aircraft, suggesting the presence of equipment or machinery. These could be part of the aircraft's systems or additional gear being used during the flight.

  4. Shadow: A shadow of a person is visible on the left side of the image, indicating that someone is standing near the open door. This person might be a crew member or a photographer.

  5. Lighting: The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas, likely due to the sunlight entering through the open door.

Overall, the image captures a moment inside an aircraft during flight, with a focus on the open door and the surrounding structure. The presence of equipment and the dramatic lighting add to the visual interest of the photograph.

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