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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (hot air balloon)

Date

1965-1968

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.665.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (hot air balloon)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1965-1968

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.665.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

sky 98.3
sunset 97.1
no person 96.1
moon 95.7
evening 95.7
landscape 95.3
dusk 94.2
travel 94
dawn 93.9
light 92.5
silhouette 90.1
outdoors 90.1
recreation 89.5
people 89.5
balloon 88.5
aircraft 88.4
daylight 87.1
water 86.7
adventure 86.6
sun 85.9

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

balloon 99.5
parachute 84.3
rescue equipment 58.8
sky 56.2
aircraft 48.6
equipment 40.4
landscape 31.2
craft 31.2
air 26.7
water 22.7
travel 20.4
sport 19.8
clouds 19.4
sea 18.8
hot 18.4
summer 18
flying 17
bay 16.6
adventure 16.1
atmosphere 15.7
vehicle 15.3
fly 14.9
scene 14.7
tree 13.8
lake 13.7
island 13.7
beach 13.2
cloud 12.9
recreation 12.5
environment 12.3
scenic 12.3
reflection 12.2
grass 11.9
scenery 11.7
coast 11.7
park 11.5
fun 11.2
outdoors 11.2
sunny 11.2
day 11
peaceful 11
ocean 10.8
high 10.4
shore 10.2
architecture 10.2
peace 10.1
horizon 9.9
sunlight 9.8
mountain 9.8
extreme 9.6
hobby 9.5
spring 9.4
boat 9.3
field 9.2
outdoor 9.2
city 9.1
active 9
hot air 8.9
building 8.7
forest 8.7
natural 8.7
colorful 8.6
wind 8.4
body of water 8.4
sun 8.4
sand 8.2
vacation 8.2
landmark 8.1
bright 7.9
season 7.8
aerial 7.8
flight 7.7
skyscraper 7.7
tropical 7.7
free 7.5
hill 7.5
leisure 7.5
tourism 7.4
freedom 7.3
tranquil 7.2
color 7.2
meadow 7.2
river 7.1
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Hot air ballooning 99
Sky 97.7
Hot air balloon 96.8
Air sports 90.7
Atmosphere 82.5
Horizon 82.1
Morning 81.8
Cloud 81.7
Balloon 80.7
Vehicle 79.6
Air travel 74.6
Landscape 71.6
Fun 70.4
Recreation 64.3
Evening 57.6
Aircraft 54.8
Vacation 54.6
Parachute 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

sky 99.8
hot air balloon 98.9
parachute 86.2
balloon 78.5
hot air ballooning 75.9
aerostat 75.4
air sports 55.7
air 50.5
dark 49.3
clouds 21.1
night sky 1.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Balloon
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

sunrises sunsets 75.3%
nature landscape 9.4%
cars vehicles 6.9%
beaches seaside 6.7%
events parties 1.3%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a hot air balloon flies over the desert at sunset.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a balloon - like balloon is being flown in the sky

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a large translucent balloon tethered to a vehicle on an airfield during twilight. The scene features a beautiful gradient of colors in the sky, transitioning from deep blue at the top to soft orange and pink near the horizon. Silhouettes of people and vehicles are visible on the ground, adding scale to the balloon. A few smaller objects, possibly smaller balloons, can be seen near the main balloon. The setting appears calm and serene, with the airfield's structures fading into the darkness on the right side of the image.

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

The image depicts a large high-altitude balloon being inflated or launched at dawn or dusk, with silhouetted figures and equipment in the foreground. The balloon, which is translucent and expansive, dominates the center of the image, tethered to a vehicle or machinery. The background features a sky with a gradient of colors transitioning from deep blue to soft orange and pink, indicating the time of day being either sunrise or sunset. The presence of a building to the right and a flat expanse suggests the scene is taking place at an airfield or open area. The overall scene conveys a serene, yet anticipatory atmosphere likely related to scientific exploration or observation.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a hot air balloon floating in the sky at sunset. The balloon is silhouetted against the vibrant blue and orange sky, creating a striking visual contrast. Several people can be seen standing on the ground, watching the balloon ascend. The scene has a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with the balloon's graceful presence adding to the sense of wonder and tranquility.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a large hot air balloon being inflated or prepared for launch at dusk or dawn. The balloon has a teardrop shape and appears to be made of a semi-transparent material, giving it a ghostly appearance against the dark blue sky. In the background, the silhouettes of a few people can be seen, likely the ground crew assisting with the balloon's preparation. The overall scene has a peaceful and slightly mysterious atmosphere, with the balloon standing out as the striking focal point against the twilight sky.

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

This image shows a large scientific balloon being prepared for launch during what appears to be dawn or dusk, with a beautiful deep blue sky and a hint of pink/orange on the horizon. The balloon appears to be a high-altitude research balloon, with its distinctive teardrop or pear shape visible against the darkening sky. In the foreground, there are several silhouetted figures and what looks like ground equipment or vehicles. The setting appears to be at some kind of launch facility or open field. The atmosphere of the photo is quite dramatic, with the balloon's translucent material catching what little light remains in the sky.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a large, transparent balloon being inflated in a field at sunset. The balloon is made of a thin, translucent material and has a rounded shape with a narrow neck at the top. It appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly nylon or polyester.

The balloon is being inflated by a pump or compressor, which is not visible in the image. The inflation process is likely being carried out by a team of people, who are standing around the balloon and watching as it fills with air.

In the background, there are several buildings and structures visible, including what appears to be a hangar or warehouse. There are also several vehicles and equipment scattered throughout the field, suggesting that this may be a military or industrial setting.

Overall, the image suggests that the balloon is being prepared for flight or use in some kind of scientific or military application. The exact purpose of the balloon is not clear from the image alone, but it appears to be a significant and complex operation.

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

The image depicts a large, transparent balloon in the process of being inflated. The balloon is positioned centrally in the frame, with its base attached to a vehicle or equipment on the ground. Several individuals are visible near the balloon, likely involved in the inflation process.

In the background, a few buildings and structures can be seen, suggesting that the scene is set at an airfield or similar location. The sky above is a deep blue, with hues of pink and orange visible on the horizon, indicating that the photo was taken during either sunrise or sunset.

Overall, the image appears to capture a moment of preparation for a hot air balloon flight or a scientific experiment involving high-altitude balloons.

Amazon Nova

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

The image captures a scene of a large balloon, possibly a weather balloon, being prepared for launch in an open area, likely an airfield or a launch site. The balloon is inflated and appears to be tethered to the ground by ropes. Several people are visible in the foreground, standing around the balloon and the launch vehicle, which is a truck or a mobile platform. The sky is a deep blue, transitioning to a lighter blue and pink hues as the sun sets, creating a dramatic backdrop. The ground is dark, and there are other structures faintly visible in the distance.

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

The photo was taken in the evening, with a large, transparent balloon floating in the sky. The balloon is attached to a rope, and a truck is parked on the ground below. There are several people standing in front of the truck, and a few airplanes are parked on the right side. A building is visible on the right side of the image. The sky is blue, and the sun is setting.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image captures a nighttime scene, likely at a military or research base, as a large, pear-shaped balloon is being prepared for launch. The atmosphere is serene, with a twilight sky providing a backdrop for the activity on the ground.

Key Elements:

  • Balloon: A large, translucent, pear-shaped balloon is the focal point. It appears to be filled with gas and is tethered to the ground, likely being readied for ascent.
  • Sky: The sky is a gradient of blues and purples, indicating either dawn or dusk. There are soft, horizontal streaks of color from the sunrise or sunset.
  • Ground: The ground is a dark silhouette, likely a concrete or asphalt surface.
  • Vehicles/Equipment: A truck is visible beneath the balloon, possibly serving as a platform for inflation or payload. In the background, there are darker shapes, likely other vehicles or structures, such as a hangar and other aircraft.
  • Figures: There are shadowy figures of people, possibly ground crew, visible in the foreground. They are in silhouette, indicating the low light conditions.

Atmosphere/Mood: The image creates a sense of anticipation and a slightly mysterious mood. The silhouettes, the twilight sky, and the large balloon contribute to a feeling of wonder and potentially scientific or military activity.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image captures a serene twilight scene with a large, translucent balloon as the central element. The balloon has a teardrop shape and its material appears thin and delicate, with visible lines suggesting its construction.

The sky transitions from a deep blue overhead to a soft, pinkish-orange glow along the horizon, indicating either sunrise or sunset. Silhouetted figures stand in the foreground, along with a truck and other indistinct equipment or vehicles. A building is visible on the right, with a few airplanes in the background.

The overall mood is peaceful and somewhat mysterious, with the balloon's presence suggesting scientific or exploratory activities. The low light and silhouettes add to the intrigue and sense of scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a scene at dusk or dawn, showing a large, teardrop-shaped balloon being inflated and prepared for launch. The balloon is partially filled with gas, and it is tethered to the ground by a cable. Below the balloon, there is a vehicle or platform that appears to be part of the launching apparatus. Several people are visible near the vehicle, likely overseeing the preparation and launch process. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a deep blue at the top to lighter hues near the horizon, indicating the time of day is either early morning or late evening. The setting appears to be an open, flat area, possibly an airfield or a launch site. The overall atmosphere is serene and focused on the technical task at hand.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

The image depicts a scene at twilight or early evening. The sky is a gradient of deep blue to a lighter hue near the horizon, suggesting the sun has recently set. In the foreground, there is a large, translucent, web-like structure, possibly a weather balloon, tethered to a truck. The truck is positioned on what appears to be a flat, open area, likely an airfield or similar location.

Several individuals are standing near the truck, appearing as silhouettes due to the lighting. The foreground is dominated by darkness, with the silhouettes and the structure of the truck being the only elements that are somewhat visible.

In the background, there are a few smaller spherical objects floating or resting on the ground, and the faint outline of what might be aircraft or other equipment can be seen. The overall atmosphere of the image is somewhat mysterious and industrial.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

This image shows a large, transparent balloon being prepared for launch at dusk. The balloon is tethered to a vehicle on the ground, and several people are standing nearby, possibly overseeing the operation. The sky is a gradient of dark blue to light purple, indicating that the sun has recently set. The scene appears to be on an open, flat surface, possibly an airfield, with some buildings and equipment visible in the background. The overall atmosphere is calm and quiet, with the focus on the large balloon and the preparation activities.