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Human Generated Data

Title

Amtrack, Hudson Generating Station, Jersey City and Manhattan Skyline from Snake Hill (Laurel Hill), Secaucus, NJ

Date

1982

People

Artist: Ray Mortenson, American born 1944

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Schneider/Erdman Printer's Proof Collection, partial gift, and partial purchase through the Margaret Fisher Fund, 2011.382

Copyright

© Ray Mortenson, courtesy of L. Parker Stephenson Photographs, NYC

Human Generated Data

Title

Amtrack, Hudson Generating Station, Jersey City and Manhattan Skyline from Snake Hill (Laurel Hill), Secaucus, NJ

People

Artist: Ray Mortenson, American born 1944

Date

1982

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Schneider/Erdman Printer's Proof Collection, partial gift, and partial purchase through the Margaret Fisher Fund, 2011.382

Copyright

© Ray Mortenson, courtesy of L. Parker Stephenson Photographs, NYC

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Ground 97.2
Nature 96
Outdoors 93.6
Scenery 83.1
Urban 73.5
Landscape 72.4
Building 67
Land 59.9
Countryside 58.1
Aerial View 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

vehicle 99.3
transportation system 99
railway 98.5
no person 98.4
train 98
cropland 96.2
industry 95.5
people 94.3
road 89.4
wagon 89.2
calamity 88.3
agriculture 85.3
locomotive 85.2
military 82.2
grinder 82.1
fence 81.1
war 80.7
group 80.4
farm 78.6
railroad track 77.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

track 100
landscape 33.5
sky 33.1
field 22.6
road 21.7
horizon 20.7
transportation 16.1
industry 15.4
rural 15
land 14.1
industrial 13.6
clouds 13.5
outdoors 13.4
water 13.4
tree 13.1
cloud 12.9
countryside 12.8
travel 12.7
sea 12.5
environment 12.3
beach 12
railway 11.8
fields 11.6
line 11.2
electric 11.2
grass 11.1
tie 11
snow 11
transport 11
season 10.9
trees 10.7
train 10.6
country 10.5
railroad 9.8
farm 9.8
sun 9.7
way 9.6
scene 9.5
electricity 9.5
day 9.4
old 9.1
park 9.1
summer 9
metal 8.9
wire 8.8
urban 8.7
forest 8.7
winter 8.5
brace 8.4
structure 8.4
weather 8.3
ocean 8
rails 7.9
scenic 7.9
high 7.8
cold 7.8
turbine 7.7
outdoor 7.7
cable 7.6
perspective 7.5
plant 7.5
journey 7.5
plain 7.5
tourism 7.4
sand 7.2
sunset 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

sky 99.9
outdoor 99.5
field 80.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bridge

Clarifai

Tree
Plant
Building
Vehicle
Tower

AWS Rekognition

Bridge 61.8%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a black and white photo of a wire fence 88.2%
a close up of a wire fence 88.1%
a large farm field 88%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a train traveling through a lush green field

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

an old black and white photo of a city with a train track

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an industrial landscape. In the foreground, there are multiple dirt paths and tracks, possibly for vehicles or machinery, traversing uneven terrain. There is also a set of railroad tracks running horizontally across the lower part of the image. Behind this, the scene features a mix of open land and an expanse of water. The midground and background include various industrial buildings and structures, such as storage tanks, large factory buildings, and tall smokestacks. Power lines and utility poles can be seen scattered throughout the area. In the distant background, there is a cityscape with high-rise buildings and skyscrapers on the horizon, slightly obscured by haze. The overall composition captures a stark industrial environment with a contrast between the developed structures and the surrounding open or undeveloped land.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image shows a large industrial landscape, captured in black and white, which enhances the stark, gritty feel of the scene. In the foreground, there is rough, undeveloped land with patches of grass and scattered debris. A set of parallel lines which appear to be a railway track run horizontally across the image and are bordered by a thin fence, dividing the foreground from the middle ground.

In the middle ground, there's an expanse of open ground that looks flat and barren with some industrial structures like tanks and distant buildings scattered sporadically. Various paths or small roads crisscross the area, and patches of vegetation can be seen, indicating that the area has not been fully developed or is possibly being reclaimed by nature.

The background is dominated by a skyline filled with industrial chimneys, towers, and structures. Smokestacks rise above the buildings, and there are a few smoke plumes visible against the skyline, suggesting active industrial processes.

The overall impression is of a view of an expansive industrial zone, possibly on the outskirts of a city, where the transition from nature to urban industrialization is quite pronounced. The image's vantage point allows for a comprehensive view of the interplay between the built environment and the natural landscape, hinting at themes of industrial growth, environmental impact, and urban sprawl.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This black and white photograph shows an industrial urban landscape, likely from the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks cutting across the image. The middle ground shows an undeveloped or industrial wasteland area with rough terrain and scattered vegetation. In the background, you can see various industrial structures including smokestacks, storage tanks, and factory buildings. The city skyline is visible in the far distance, appearing hazy or foggy. The overall composition suggests this is a working industrial area on the outskirts of a major city, possibly near a waterfront given the industrial port-like structures visible. The image captures the gritty, industrial character of urban development during America's industrial period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a black and white industrial landscape photograph showing a mix of urban and industrial elements. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks cutting across the frame. The middle ground shows what appears to be rough, undeveloped terrain with some vegetation and dirt paths. In the background, you can see various industrial structures including smokestacks, storage tanks, and factory buildings. The city skyline is visible in the far distance, appearing hazy or misty. The image has a stark, documentary quality that captures the intersection of industrial development and urban infrastructure, typical of many American industrial areas in the 20th century.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image shows an industrial landscape in the distance, with tall smokestacks, factories, and other buildings visible on the horizon. In the foreground, there is a rugged, uneven terrain with grassy areas and rail tracks running through it. The scene has a gritty, urban feel to it, conveying a sense of industrial development and progress, but also potential environmental impact or degradation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an industrial landscape, featuring a cityscape in the background and a body of water in the foreground. The cityscape is characterized by numerous buildings, including factories and warehouses, with several smokestacks visible. In the foreground, there is a body of water, possibly a river or lake, which appears to be surrounded by a mix of natural and industrial elements. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of industry and activity, with the cityscape and body of water creating a striking contrast.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an industrial area, featuring a mix of natural and man-made elements. The foreground is dominated by a railroad track, with a dense thicket of bushes and trees growing along the embankment. In the background, a large body of water is visible, surrounded by a sprawling industrial complex that includes several buildings, smokestacks, and storage tanks. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of decay and neglect, with the once-thriving industrial area now showing signs of abandonment and disuse.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white photograph depicts an industrial landscape with a railway track in the foreground. In the background, there are several buildings and factories, possibly part of an industrial complex. The railway track is surrounded by grass and plants, with a few trees in the distance. The sky is overcast, and the overall mood of the image is somber and industrial. The image conveys a sense of isolation and emptiness, with the railway track and the industrial complex standing out as the main subjects.

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

The black-and-white image shows a landscape of an open field with a railroad track at the bottom. The field is surrounded by a river, and there are trees and plants growing on the side of the track. In the distance, there are several buildings, including a factory with a tall chimney. The sky is clear and has no clouds. The image has a vintage look and is captured from a low angle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image is a black and white landscape photograph that presents a complex layering of natural and industrial elements. In the foreground, a set of train tracks stretches across the scene, intersecting with a rocky outcropping marked with graffiti. Below, foliage and undergrowth dominate the composition.

Moving into the midground, the landscape transitions into a textured terrain of earth, marked by paths and what appears to be recent excavation or construction. Above this, an area of marshes, possibly tidal flats, extends to the horizon. These wetlands are interspersed with standing water and utility poles that march into the distance.

In the background, the skyline is punctuated by industrial structures: factories, towers, and storage tanks, indicating a site of heavy industry. The overall impression is one of human intervention in the natural world, with the raw earth and industrial facilities juxtaposed against the wetlands and a distant suggestion of a city skyline. The lack of color and the stark contrast contribute to a sense of desolation and emphasize the impact of industrialization on the environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph capturing an industrial landscape. The scene is dominated by a sense of desolation and the presence of heavy industry.

Foreground:

  • A railway track runs horizontally across the lower part of the image.
  • Beneath the track, the scene is filled with dense, dark vegetation and what appears to be rocky terrain.

Midground:

  • A series of elevated earthworks or leveled areas, possibly construction sites or industrial waste disposal areas. The terrain has a rough, uneven texture, with visible tracks and pathways.
  • More sparse vegetation and brush cover the landscape.

Background:

  • The background is defined by an industrial complex with several tall smokestacks, refineries, and storage tanks.
  • A body of water or a river runs through the industrial area, with some structures and potentially piers along its banks.
  • The horizon is slightly hazy, suggesting the presence of pollution.

Overall Impression:

  • The photograph evokes a sense of unease, reflecting the impact of industry on the environment. The monochrome palette and the stark contrast between the foreground and the background enhance the feeling of stark reality.
  • The photo appears to be taken at a high angle, offering a broad perspective of the sprawling industrial landscape.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts an industrial landscape in black and white. In the foreground, there is a set of train tracks running horizontally across the frame. Beyond the tracks, the terrain appears rugged and uneven, with patches of grass and shrubs scattered throughout.

In the middle ground, there are several industrial structures, including smokestacks and buildings, indicative of a factory or industrial complex. The structures are surrounded by open land with various levels and pathways, suggesting a mix of natural and man-made elements.

In the background, a large body of water is visible, possibly a river or a harbor, with more industrial buildings and smokestacks on the opposite shore. The skyline is dotted with additional industrial structures, giving the scene a heavily industrialized atmosphere. The overall mood of the image is somewhat stark and desolate, highlighting the contrast between natural and industrial landscapes.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an industrial area adjacent to a body of water, likely a river or harbor. In the foreground, there is a railway track running horizontally across the image, flanked by vegetation and rocks. Beyond the railway, there is a large expanse of land with patches of grass, wetlands, and some industrial structures.

In the midground, you can see a factory or industrial complex with several buildings, tanks, and a prominent smokestack emitting smoke. The smokestack is tall and cylindrical, standing out against the background of the other industrial buildings. The factory appears to be situated near the water's edge.

The background features a city skyline with numerous tall structures, including skyscrapers, suggesting that the industrial area is located near a major urban center. The overall atmosphere of the image is somewhat desolate, with a mix of natural and industrial elements. The black-and-white format gives the image a historical or documentary feel.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This black-and-white image depicts a landscape that combines industrial and urban elements. In the foreground, there are railway tracks running horizontally across the image, with vegetation growing along the sides. Beyond the tracks, there is a large, open area that appears to be a construction or excavation site, with mounds of earth and scattered debris.

In the mid-ground, there is a body of water, possibly a river or a bay, with industrial structures and buildings visible on the far side. These structures include tall chimneys, large tanks, and various industrial equipment.

The background features a city skyline with numerous high-rise buildings, suggesting a metropolitan area. The overall scene conveys a sense of industrial activity and urban development, with the natural landscape being heavily impacted by human intervention. The image has a gritty, raw quality, emphasized by the black-and-white format.