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, 2007.184.2.388.3

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, 2007.184.2.388.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Aircraft 98.5
Airplane 98.5
Transportation 98.5
Vehicle 98.5
Cruiser 98.4
Military 98.4
Navy 98.4
Ship 98.4
Water 90.6
Watercraft 90.2
Airplane 89.1
Outdoors 89.1
Nature 87.5
War 80.9
Sea 78.4
Sea Waves 57
Waterfront 56.3
Battleship 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-07

watercraft 99.4
vehicle 99.1
people 99
water 98.5
no person 97.9
adult 96.4
one 95.1
action 94.9
recreation 94.6
water sports 94.6
transportation system 93.5
river 93
surf 92.4
boatman 92.3
man 92.2
group 91.1
calamity 90.8
two 90.2
canoe 89.2
outdoors 88.8

Imagga
created on 2018-10-07

grunge 53.7
texture 50.1
old 48.1
wall 47.5
graffito 43.4
pattern 39
rough 38.3
antique 38.1
aged 36.2
decoration 35.5
vintage 34.8
grungy 34.2
weathered 32.3
paint 29.9
damaged 28.6
surface 28.3
dirty 28
textured 27.2
ancient 26
retro 25.4
material 25
frame 25
wallpaper 24.5
rust 24.1
backdrop 23.9
rusty 23.8
stained 22.1
brown 22.1
structure 21.9
ship 21.3
canvas 20.9
border 20.8
paper 19.6
space 19.4
wreck 19.4
design 18.6
worn 18.2
text 17.5
decay 17.4
vessel 17.3
aging 17.3
art 16.9
detail 16.9
black 16.8
stain 16.4
negative 16.1
messy 15.5
parchment 14.4
color 13.9
empty 13.8
metal 13.7
burnt 13.6
dirt 13.4
close 13.1
blank 12.9
film 12.8
burned 12.8
crack 12.6
torn 12.6
concrete 12.5
graphic 12.4
stone 12.3
backgrounds 12.2
iron 12.1
grain 12
craft 11.9
gray 11.7
sheet 11.3
scratched 10.8
noise 10.8
scratch 10.7
faded 10.7
edge 10.6
metallic 10.1
grime 9.8
ragged 9.8
digital 9.7
spot 9.6
closeup 9.4
industry 9.4
architecture 9.4
blackboard 9.4
floor 9.3
shipwreck 9.2
wood 9.2
noisy 8.9
steel 8.9
stains 8.8
decorative 8.4
brick 8.2
corrosion 7.9
layered 7.9
crease 7.8
rock 7.8
tracery 7.8
mottled 7.8
fracture 7.8
broken 7.7
obsolete 7.7
painted 7.6
old fashioned 7.6

Google
created on 2018-10-07

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-07

outdoor 97.9
wave 80.4
surfing 56.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Airplane 98.5%
Airplane 89.1%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a group of people in a boat in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a high-contrast negative photograph featuring helicopters flying low over a landscape with vegetation. The negative effect causes the tones to be reversed—light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light. The helicopters seem to be military-style aircraft, potentially engaged in flight or maneuvering near treetops. The swirling patterns are possibly indicative of rotor wash disturbing the foliage below. In the distant background, a faint horizon is present. Overall, the image conveys motion and intensity, emphasized by the inverted color scheme.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a negative photograph, resulting in inverted colors and lighting. It shows several military helicopters flying low over a terrain that includes fields and wooded areas. The helicopters are likely of the same model, featuring a distinctive rotor and tail rotor arrangement typical of military transport or attack helicopters. The motion of the helicopters is suggested by the rotor blades and the dust or debris being kicked up beneath them. Trees and vegetation form the background, and the inverted colors give them an unusual appearance, with light areas appearing dark and dark areas appearing light.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black and white aerial photograph of a group of helicopters flying over a body of water, likely a river or lake.

The helicopters are all flying in the same direction, with their rotors spinning and creating a trail of disturbed water behind them. The helicopters appear to be moving at a moderate pace, with some of them slightly ahead of others. The water below them is choppy, with waves and ripples visible on its surface.

In the background, there are trees and hills visible, suggesting that the helicopters are flying over a rural or wilderness area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and activity, with the helicopters creating a sense of energy and dynamism as they fly over the water.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of three helicopters flying over a body of water, with the water splashing up around them. The helicopters are positioned in the center of the image, with two in the foreground and one in the background. They appear to be identical, featuring a single rotor blade and a long tail section. The helicopters are flying low over the water, creating a significant amount of spray as they move through the air.

In the background, there is a dark area that could be land or a shadow, but it is difficult to determine due to the low quality of the image. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the helicopters are engaged in some kind of military or rescue operation, given their proximity to the water and the amount of spray they are creating. However, without more context, it is impossible to say for certain what the purpose of the image is.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image depicts four helicopters flying low over a rough, uneven terrain, likely a battlefield. The helicopters are in a formation, with two in the front and two in the back, creating a V-shaped pattern. The helicopters have large rotor blades and are equipped with landing skids, indicating that they are likely used for troop transport or medical evacuation. The image captures the helicopters in motion, with the blades creating a blur, and the terrain below them is covered in smoke and dust, suggesting a chaotic and intense environment.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a scene of four helicopters flying in formation over a landscape that appears to be a river or a large body of water. The helicopters are positioned in a straight line, with two on the left and two on the right. The helicopters are close to the water's surface, and their rotors are creating a visible spray of water behind them. The background shows a rugged terrain with hills and possibly some vegetation. The water is rough, with visible waves and turbulence, suggesting a strong current or wind. The overall scene conveys a sense of motion and power, with the helicopters cutting through the air and water with force.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image shows a grayscale aerial view of a landscape with four helicopters flying over a field. The helicopters are positioned in a line formation, moving from the bottom left to the top right of the frame.

The landscape in the background features a dark, hilly area and lighter patches that could be vegetation or fields. The field the helicopters are flying over appears textured, possibly due to tall grass or crops. The image has a high-contrast, almost surreal quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a high-angle, black-and-white photograph depicting multiple helicopters in a field or marshy area. The scene appears to be a dramatic one, likely from a military operation, due to the aircraft and the environment.

Here are some key observations:

  • Helicopters: Four distinct helicopters are visible. They appear to be military helicopters, likely engaged in low-level flying. The blades are blurred, indicating their movement.
  • Environment: The helicopters are flying very close to the ground, above a wide field of grass or possibly reeds and shallow water.
  • Contrast: The photo has a high contrast, with distinct shadows and highlights that make the image quite dramatic.
  • Atmosphere: The image is likely created through the use of an infrared filter to achieve this effect.
  • Composition: The composition emphasizes the movement of the helicopters and their interaction with the terrain. The helicopters are slightly angled, adding dynamism to the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black and white depiction of three military ships navigating through rough seas. The ships are likely warships, identifiable by their distinct structures and armaments. The sea is turbulent, with large waves crashing around the ships, indicating a stormy or high-sea state. The ships are positioned in a line, moving through the water, with their bows cutting through the waves, creating a dramatic scene. The background shows a dark, possibly stormy sky, adding to the overall sense of a challenging maritime environment. The image conveys a sense of resilience and the power of nature against human-made vessels.