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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two helicopters in the air, 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, 2007.184.2.378.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two helicopters in the air, 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, 2007.184.2.378.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Animal 97.8
Flying 97.8
Bird 97.8
Vehicle 96
Aircraft 96
Transportation 96
Kite Bird 57.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

airplane 96.6
military 96.2
transportation system 96.1
vehicle 95.9
aircraft 94.8
no person 90.4
technology 89.9
war 88.9
monochrome 87.8
travel 83.4
desktop 81.3
industry 79.9
business 79.6
weapon 78.9
gun 75.2
abstract 74.4
vector 74.2
people 72.4
one 70.2
army 66.6

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

space shuttle 65.2
spacecraft 55.1
craft 50.2
vehicle 44.6
satellite 40.8
aircraft 36
airplane 25.8
plane 24.2
device 21.4
jet 21.3
transportation 20.6
aircraft carrier 20
warship 19.5
sky 19.1
aviation 18.6
air 18.4
flight 18.2
flying 18
travel 17.6
airfoil 16.7
technology 16.3
rotor blade 16
wing 15.6
conveyance 15.3
ship 15.2
equipment 15.1
military vehicle 14.7
industry 14.5
fly 14
transport 13.7
engine 13.5
bobbin 12.8
light 12.7
airship 12.4
landing 11.8
airliner 11.7
vessel 11.3
business 10.9
airport 10.9
metal 10.5
industrial 10
military 9.7
black 9
digital 8.9
world 8.9
3d 8.5
power 8.4
instrument 8.3
graphics 8.2
steel 8
space 7.8
missile 7.7
clouds 7.6
effects 7.6
weapon 7.5
three dimensional 7.5
vintage 7.4
close 7.4
tool 7.4
vacation 7.4
protection 7.3
propeller 7.2
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Helicopter

Clarifai

Helicopter

AWS Rekognition

Airplane 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

cars vehicles 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a plane flying in the air 53.4%
a plane flying in the sky 53.3%
a plane in the air 53.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a pair of binoculars, photographed by person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of two helicopters are flying in the air

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This is a negative image of two helicopters flying in formation. The helicopters appear to be military-grade, likely Bell UH-1 "Huey" models, recognizable by their shape and rotors. The image has an inverted color palette, with the helicopters depicted in white and the background in black. Surrounding the negative image are perforations consistent with traditional film photography.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a photographic negative showing two helicopters in flight. The helicopters are likely military, given their design and the visible crew inside. They resemble Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopters, which were commonly used during the Vietnam War. The photographic negative results in a color inversion where dark parts of the image appear light and vice versa. Due to it being a negative, the dark sky is shown as light, and the helicopters are rendered in light tones against a darker background. The details of the helicopters, such as the rotors, cockpit, and some parts of the fuselage, are distinguishable. The image also includes the borders characteristic of film negatives.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows two military helicopters in flight. The helicopters appear to be Bell UH-1 "Huey" utility helicopters, a type commonly used by the U.S. military. The helicopters are silhouetted against a dark background, with their rotors spinning and exhaust trails visible. The image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic, suggesting it may be an older photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph showing two military helicopters flying in formation. They appear to be UH-1 "Huey" helicopters, which were widely used during the Vietnam War era. The image shows them in a high contrast or negative-like effect, with the helicopters appearing as bright white silhouettes against a dark black background. The helicopters are captured in flight, positioned one slightly above and behind the other, creating a dynamic composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of two helicopters in flight, captured from a low angle. The helicopters are positioned side by side, with the larger one in the background and the smaller one in the foreground. Both aircraft are oriented to the right, with their rotors spinning and propellers facing upwards. The helicopters appear to be flying in tandem, possibly as part of a formation or during a training exercise.

The background of the image is a dark gray sky, which provides a striking contrast to the white helicopters. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and action, as if the helicopters are in mid-flight. The image may have been taken from a ground-based camera or from another aircraft, given the low angle and the presence of the helicopters in the same frame.

The image does not provide any clear indication of the location or time period in which it was taken. However, based on the style of the helicopters and the quality of the photograph, it is likely that the image was captured in the mid-20th century. The image may have been used for military or training purposes, given the presence of multiple helicopters in formation. Alternatively, it could be a publicity photo or a documentary image, showcasing the capabilities of the helicopters. Overall, the image is a powerful representation of the military's aviation capabilities during the mid-20th century.

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

The image depicts two helicopters flying in tandem, with the larger one positioned in front of the smaller one. The helicopters are rendered in white against a black background, and they appear to be flying towards the right side of the image.

Key Features:

  • Helicopters: The helicopters are the main focus of the image, with the larger one leading the way and the smaller one following closely behind.
  • Background: The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the white helicopters.
  • Direction: The helicopters appear to be flying towards the right side of the image, suggesting that they are moving in a specific direction.
  • Composition: The composition of the image is simple yet effective, with the two helicopters taking center stage against a plain background.

Overall, the image presents a striking visual representation of two helicopters in flight, with their white bodies standing out against the dark background.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two helicopters flying in the sky, captured in black and white. The helicopters are positioned close to each other, suggesting a formation flight. Each helicopter has a distinct rotor blade design, with the one in the foreground featuring a more pronounced blade design. The helicopters are flying against a dark background, which enhances the contrast and makes the aircraft stand out. The image has a vintage look, possibly due to the film format or the age of the photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of two helicopters flying in the sky. The helicopters are positioned side by side, with one slightly ahead of the other. The helicopter on the left has its tail rotor visible, while the one on the right has its main rotor spinning. The sky is dark, and the helicopters are the only objects visible in the image. The photograph appears to have been taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the helicopters are flying overhead.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a negative film photograph depicting two helicopters in mid-flight against a dark, gradient background. The helicopters are the primary subject, appearing as white silhouettes against the darker tones of the sky. The composition suggests they are in formation or flying in the same general direction. The image is framed with the characteristic sprocket holes and border of film negatives. The use of a negative film gives the image a stark, almost ethereal quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

The image, presented as a black and white film negative, showcases two helicopters soaring through the sky. The helicopters, presumably in flight formation, are depicted from a side view, with their rotors visibly spinning. The background is predominantly dark, suggesting the image was taken either at night or against a shadowy backdrop. The composition is framed by the film's border, complete with sprocket holes along the edges, indicating its origin from a roll of film.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph featuring two military helicopters in flight. These helicopters appear to be Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as "Hueys," which were widely used during the Vietnam War. The helicopters are flying side by side, with one slightly ahead of the other. Both helicopters have visible rotor blades and are equipped with various external attachments, possibly including weaponry or communication equipment. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the helicopters. The photograph has a grainy texture, suggesting it might be an older image or taken under low-light conditions. The overall scene captures a moment of military aviation, likely during a mission or training exercise.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image is a black and white photograph showing two helicopters flying in close proximity to each other against a dark sky. The helicopters appear to be of a similar design, possibly military or utility helicopters, characterized by their rotor blades and the open cockpit design. The image has a grainy quality, reminiscent of film photography, and the helicopters are slightly silhouetted due to the contrast between the light subject and the dark background. The image has a vintage feel, suggested by the film scan effect and the overall aesthetic.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This black-and-white image shows two helicopters in flight. The image appears to be a photograph taken from a film strip, as indicated by the perforations along the top edge. The helicopters are flying close to each other, with one slightly above and to the right of the other. The background is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or in a low-light environment. The helicopters are illuminated, making them stand out against the dark background. The image has a grainy texture, typical of film photography.