Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (helicopters flying over open field and paddies, 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, 2007.184.2.386.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (helicopters flying over open field and paddies, 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, 2007.184.2.386.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Outdoors 99.6
Water 99.6
Nature 99.6
River 99.6
Landscape 80.7
Dam 76.1
Animal 60.7
Bird 60.7
Fence 59.6
Aerial View 58.3
Scenery 58.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

people 96.2
no person 96.1
vehicle 94
war 93.1
aircraft 92.3
transportation system 89.8
military 89.4
retro 89
monochrome 86.3
adult 84.4
dirty 83.9
winter 83.3
wear 83.3
road 80.4
landscape 78.5
snow 78.4
soil 77.7
one 77.6
weapon 75.5
airplane 75.4

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

grunge 44.3
old 36.3
texture 35.5
wall 35.3
graffito 33.3
antique 32.9
vintage 32.3
rough 28.3
aged 28.1
pattern 28.1
grungy 27.5
decoration 26.7
retro 26.2
textured 23.7
damaged 22.9
ancient 22.5
structure 22
paint 21.8
border 21.7
dirty 21.7
frame 21.7
rusty 21
weathered 20.9
space 20.2
windshield wiper 19.7
material 18.8
design 18.6
paper 18.1
wreckage 17
stone 16.7
mechanical device 16.3
canvas 16.1
text 15.7
art 15.7
backdrop 15.7
black 15.6
rust 15.4
parchment 15.4
water 14.7
empty 14.6
blank 14.6
wallpaper 14.6
stained 14.4
surface 14.1
brown 14
aging 13.4
device 13.3
gravestone 12.8
beach 12.7
part 12.7
burnt 12.7
gray 12.6
decorative 12.5
stain 12.5
dirt 12.4
mechanism 12.2
crack 11.6
torn 11.6
messy 11.6
decay 11.6
worn 11.5
backgrounds 11.4
detail 11.3
architecture 10.9
river 10.8
burned 10.8
concrete 10.5
old fashioned 10.5
memorial 10.4
graphic 10.2
grain 10.2
sand 9.8
scratched 9.8
ragged 9.8
faded 9.7
close 9.7
landscape 9.7
metal 9.7
edge 9.6
spot 9.6
painted 9.5
color 9.5
steel 8.8
obsolete 8.6
iron 8.4
dark 8.4
wood 8.3
snow 8.3
metallic 8.3
park 8.2
environment 8.2
film 8.2
road 8.1
rock 7.8
grime 7.8
fracture 7.8
travel 7.8
construction 7.7
rustic 7.7
airship 7.7
sky 7.7
home plate 7.7
floor 7.4
light 7.4
peaceful 7.3
cement 7.3
coast 7.2
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

drawing 97.5
text 97.4
sketch 94.2
black and white 75.8
painting 72.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 60.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a close up of a bridge 29.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a plane flying over a field with a plane -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This is an inverted negative image of a scene likely captured using film photography. It appears to depict a landscape with vegetation, fields, and a few helicopters. The helicopters are positioned on the ground, and the surrounding area includes trees and field lines, suggesting an outdoor setting. The negative format reverses the light and dark tones, giving it its distinct high-contrast appearance, and the perforated edges along the top and bottom signify its origin from a roll of film.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a negative photograph showing two helicopters on the ground in a rural landscape. The helicopters appear to be military, likely Bell UH-1 Iroquois, known as "Hueys," which were widely used during the Vietnam War. The scene is set in an open area with trees lining the upper part of the frame. The image is in negative, meaning that the colors and tones are inverted. This results in a distinct visual effect where dark areas appear light and vice versa. The frame edges have sprocket holes, indicating it was taken on traditional film.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an aerial photograph of a snowy, mountainous landscape. The scene is captured in black and white, with various shades of gray depicting the contours of the terrain. The image shows a vast, snow-covered expanse with some visible structures or buildings in the distance. The overall impression is one of a remote, rugged, and wintry environment.

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

This appears to be a black and white aerial photograph, likely taken from a military reconnaissance aircraft. The image shows what looks like a landscape or terrain view from above, with some cleared or developed areas visible against a darker background that could be vegetation or forest. There's a distinctive white vertical line or artifact along one edge of the image, which might be part of the photographic equipment or processing. The overall quality and style of the photograph suggests it may be from the World War II era or similar historical period, given its grainy texture and contrast characteristics typical of aerial reconnaissance photography from that time.

Meta Llama

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a helicopter flying over a field, taken from an aerial perspective. The helicopter is positioned in the lower right corner of the image, with its rotors spinning as it hovers above the ground. The field below is flat and open, with a few trees scattered throughout. In the background, there are hills or mountains visible, adding depth to the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of movement and activity, as the helicopter is in mid-air and appears to be engaged in some sort of operation or mission. The use of black and white film adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, giving it a classic feel that is reminiscent of old newsreels or military footage.

Overall, the image is a compelling and evocative representation of a helicopter in flight, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of the scene in a powerful and memorable way.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an aerial view of a landscape with a road and trees. The photo appears to be taken from a high altitude, possibly from an airplane or helicopter.

Key Features:

  • Road: A straight road runs diagonally across the center of the image, with a white line down the middle.
  • Trees: There are several trees scattered throughout the image, some of which appear to be in a forest or woodland area.
  • Landscape: The landscape is mostly flat, with some slight hills and valleys visible in the distance.
  • Aircraft: In the bottom center of the image, there appears to be an aircraft, possibly a plane or helicopter, flying over the landscape.

Overall Impression:

The image gives the impression of a peaceful and serene landscape, with the road and trees creating a sense of depth and perspective. The presence of the aircraft adds a sense of movement and activity to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a helicopter in flight. The helicopter is positioned in the center of the frame, and its shadow is cast on the ground below. The image captures a moment of the helicopter's flight, with its rotor blades spinning and creating a sense of motion. The background is a landscape of trees and bushes, adding depth and context to the scene. The image has a slightly blurry effect, giving it a vintage or nostalgic feel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a helicopter in flight. The helicopter is positioned in the center of the frame, with its rotors spinning and creating a blur effect. The helicopter is flying low to the ground, and it appears to be moving quickly. The ground below is covered in snow, and there are trees and other vegetation visible in the background. The image has a grainy, vintage quality to it, suggesting that it may be an old photograph.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photo depicts multiple helicopters in flight over what appears to be a rural landscape, possibly a forest or a field. The helicopters are the primary focus, with one notably larger and closer to the viewer. The background is a mix of trees and open areas, possibly fields or clearings. The image has a grainy texture, typical of older photographs, adding to its vintage feel. Along the left edge of the photo are the perforations of the film strip, indicating this is a direct scan of a negative or a vintage print. The contrast is high, and some areas are overexposed, contributing to the overall vintage aesthetic of the image.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white negative of what appears to be a scene with military helicopters.

Here's a breakdown of what's visible:

  • Helicopters: Several helicopters are visible in the frame. At least one is in the foreground, seemingly in flight. Others are further away and difficult to make out clearly.
  • Environment: The scene seems to be an aerial view over a landscape. Trees and vegetation are apparent, as are what appear to be roads or pathways.
  • Overall Impression: The image has a grainy quality, characteristic of film negatives. The helicopters suggest a military or potentially combat-related scenario.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white aerial photograph of an aircraft in flight over a landscape. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Aircraft: The photograph captures a large aircraft, possibly a military transport plane or bomber, flying over the terrain. The aircraft has a distinctive shape with wings extending outward and engines mounted on the wings.

  2. Landscape: The terrain below the aircraft consists of a mix of open fields and patches of vegetation. There are visible patterns in the fields, possibly indicating agricultural activity or natural terrain features.

  3. Quality: The image quality is somewhat degraded, with visible scratches, spots, and marks, suggesting it might be an old photograph. The edges of the image show perforations, indicating it could be from a roll of film.

  4. Perspective: The photograph is taken from an elevated angle, likely from another aircraft, providing a clear view of the plane and the landscape below.

  5. Context: Given the style and degradation of the photograph, it could be from a historical period, possibly related to military operations or reconnaissance missions.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of an aircraft in flight over a rural or semi-rural area, captured from an aerial perspective.