Human Generated Data

Title

Surf Sequence II

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sam Pratt, P2003.216

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Human Generated Data

Title

Surf Sequence II

People

Artist: Ansel Easton Adams, American 1902 - 1984

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sam Pratt, P2003.216

Copyright

© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Nature 99.7
Sea 99.2
Ocean 99.2
Outdoors 99.2
Water 99.2
Sea Waves 78
Sea Life 55.5
Animal 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.2
water 99.2
landscape 99
monochrome 98.9
nature 97.6
rock 96.9
waterfall 96.3
lake 95.8
texture 94.9
abstraction 94.9
travel 94.8
river 94.7
beach 94.2
desert 89.9
outdoors 89.1
seashore 88.7
ocean 88.6
geology 88.6
sand 88.2
black and white 88

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

sea lion 55.4
seal 38.9
eared seal 36.4
wildlife 31.2
mammal 26.3
water 25.4
sand 25.3
wild 24.4
sea 22
animals 21.3
travel 20.4
ocean 17.7
menagerie 17.5
lion 17
brown 16.9
camel 16
head 16
beach 15.5
horse 15.1
mammals 14.6
safari 14.4
rocks 14.1
rock 13
outdoors 12.8
close 12.6
livestock 12.4
resting 12.4
landscape 11.9
lions 11.9
wilderness 11.6
marine 11.4
fur 11.3
elephant 11.1
eye 10.7
park 10.7
outdoor 10.7
zoo 10.6
portrait 10.4
ecology 10.1
farm 9.8
aquatic mammal 9.7
desert 9.7
arctic 9.6
life 9.4
rest 9.3
tourism 9.1
eyes 8.6
conservation 8.5
winter 8.5
field 8.4
coast 8.1
sea lions 7.9
seals 7.9
scenic 7.9
polar 7.9
face 7.8
pasture 7.7
cow 7.5
coastline 7.5
colt 7.4
vacation 7.4
thoroughbred 7.3
island 7.3
sun 7.2
soil 7.2
mountain 7.1
river 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Automotive tire 83
Black-and-white 82.7
Water 80.4
Wood 77.4
Formation 75.3
Trunk 74.6
Font 73.9
Landscape 73.8
Monochrome photography 70
Monochrome 68.6
Soil 68.1
Rock 67.8
Slope 66.5
Art 65.5
Rectangle 64.4
Tree 63.3
Stock photography 63.2
Wind wave 62.1
Asphalt 61.7
Coast 60

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 89.2
water 88.2
bird 78.6
drawing 76.4
animal 76.3
sketch 69.7
snow 64.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Plant

Clarifai

Plant 44.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

nature landscape 72.1%
pets animals 27.5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a black and white photo of a person laying on a beach

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

an old black and white photo of a beach

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This black and white photograph depicts a shoreline landscape with dynamic textures and contrasts. Waves crash along the top edge, creating frothy white lines and patterns, while the dark sand beneath reveals intricate details of water flow and sediment. Below the sand is a collection of small rocks or pebbles forming an uneven, textured mound. The image captures the interplay between the fluidity of water and the solidity of the shoreline. The bird's-eye perspective emphasizes abstract patterns and contrasts throughout the scene, giving it an artistic visual impact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white aerial photograph of a beach, capturing the moment where waves meet the shore. At the top of the image, waves are seen breaking, creating patterns of foam on the surface of the water. The surf has an intricate texture, with areas of contrasting light and dark tones, indicating the movement and energy of the water. The middle section of the photograph shows the wet sand, where the water has receded, leaving behind a glossy, reflective surface with streaks formed by the movement of the water. The bottom portion of the image features a section of rocky shore, with a collection of pebbles and larger stones that create a stark contrast against the darker wet sand. The photograph masterfully plays with tones and textures, highlighting the natural patterns created by the interaction of water and land.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image appears to be a black and white aerial photograph of a rugged, mountainous landscape. The image shows a dramatic, craggy terrain with steep slopes and deep ravines. The foreground features a rocky, barren area, while the background is dominated by dense, forested slopes. The overall composition and contrast create a striking, dramatic visual effect.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The black and white aerial photograph shows an ocean shoreline with waves crashing onto a sandy beach. The water appears rough and foamy as it meets the shore in curling, breaking waves. The beach itself has an uneven, textured appearance, likely due to the movement of sand and water. Beyond the beach, the image shows what seems to be rocky or vegetated terrain, though the details are harder to discern from this high-altitude perspective. Overall, the stark contrast between the light-colored breaking waves and darker tones of the beach and land creates a visually striking, almost abstract composition capturing the power and motion of the ocean against the shore.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This is a black and white aerial photograph showing what appears to be a coastline or shoreline. The image captures the dramatic contrast between water and land, with waves visible along the top edge. The terrain appears to be rocky or sandy, with a curved formation or peninsula visible in the lower portion of the image. The texture of the land is rough and granular, while the water appears dark and smooth in comparison. The photograph seems to be taken from directly above, giving a bird's-eye view of the landscape. The lighting and contrast in the black and white image emphasizes the natural patterns and textures of the coastal formation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a black and white aerial photograph of a coastline, showcasing a vast expanse of land meeting the sea. The shoreline is characterized by a series of gentle slopes that lead to the water's edge, with the land gradually descending into the ocean. The terrain appears to be sandy, with visible dunes and ridges. In the foreground, a small patch of land is visible, possibly a beach or a peninsula. The overall scene suggests a serene and natural environment, with the coastline stretching out as far as the eye can see. The image provides a unique perspective on the relationship between land and sea, highlighting the dynamic interaction between these two elements.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach with waves crashing against the shore. The top portion of the image shows the ocean, with waves breaking and foaming as they hit the sand. The middle section of the image depicts the shoreline, where the waves have created a series of ridges and troughs in the sand. The bottom portion of the image shows the beach itself, which appears to be made up of coarse sand or pebbles.

The overall effect of the image is one of movement and energy, as the waves crash against the shore and the sand is shaped by their force. The use of black and white photography adds to the dramatic effect, highlighting the contrast between the light and dark areas of the image.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. The photograph captures a wave in the process of crashing onto the shore, with the wave's crest visible at the top of the frame. The wave appears to be breaking in a way that creates a long, curved line of foam and water that extends from the top of the image to the bottom. The sand on the beach is visible, with some areas appearing darker and others lighter, possibly due to the varying levels of moisture or the presence of footprints.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a coastal scene. The photograph captures a dynamic and dramatic view of the ocean meeting the shore. The upper part of the image shows waves crashing against the shoreline, creating a frothy, white, and turbulent appearance. The waves appear to be powerful, with a strong current indicated by the white foam and the way the water is being pushed upwards. The lower part of the image shows a sandy or rocky beach, with a mix of textures suggesting both sand and small rocks or pebbles. There is a darker area at the bottom of the image, possibly a shadow or a deeper part of the water. The contrast between the light and dark areas highlights the movement and power of the waves. The overall composition of the image emphasizes the natural force and beauty of the ocean.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The image is a black and white photograph taken from a high vantage point, likely an aerial view, showing a coastline where the ocean meets the shore.

The top portion of the image features the ocean. Waves are crashing onto the shore, creating a frothy, textured appearance. The water appears to be turbulent and dynamic.

Below the waves, there is a stretch of sandy beach. The tide is receding, leaving behind patterns and textures in the sand. There are areas where the sand is wet and smooth, reflecting light, and other areas where the sand is dry and textured.

At the bottom of the image, there is a rocky area. The rocks are of varying sizes and shapes, creating a rough and uneven surface. The rocks are densely packed together, forming a solid mass.

The overall impression of the image is one of natural beauty and the power of the ocean. The composition is well-balanced, with the different elements of the scene arranged in a pleasing and harmonious way. The black and white medium adds a timeless and classic feel to the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white aerial shot of a coastline, possibly taken from a high angle. The composition is dominated by the meeting of land and sea.

  • Waves: The top portion of the image showcases the ocean, with waves crashing and creating foamy white lines that run across the top.
  • Sandy Beach: Below the waves is the sandy beach, which varies in texture. The areas closer to the water appear smoother and wet, while other regions appear drier and textured, indicating the ebb and flow of the tides.
  • Gravel area: The bottom half of the image is characterized by a gravelly area, adding depth to the composition.

The contrast of the different textures in the image, as well as the dark and light tones of the water, sand, and gravel, creates a dynamic and visually interesting scene.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a coastal scene, likely taken from an aerial perspective. The photograph captures a dynamic interaction between land and water.

  • The top portion of the image shows the ocean waves crashing against the shore, creating white foam.
  • The middle section features a sandy beach with distinct patterns and textures. There are visible channels or inlets where water has carved paths through the sand, creating a striking visual contrast.
  • The lower part of the image shows a body of water, possibly a tidal pool or a lagoon, separated from the ocean by the sandy beach. The water appears calm compared to the ocean waves.
  • The bottom edge of the image includes a strip of dark, possibly rocky or vegetated area, adding another layer of texture and contrast to the scene.

The overall composition highlights the natural beauty and intricate patterns formed by the interaction of water and land in a coastal environment.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image appears to be an abstract black-and-white photograph. It is composed of a series of curved and irregular shapes that resemble textures and patterns found in nature, such as the surface of an ice cave or a close-up view of a vegetable like a cucumber. The upper part of the image has more detailed textures that could be interpreted as the wavy surface of water meeting a rougher, darker area below. The lower part of the image has a pattern that could be interpreted as the surface of a textured material, possibly soil or sand, with a darker central area that might suggest a shadow or a depression. The overall composition is dynamic and abstract, with no clear representation of a specific object or scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This black-and-white photograph captures a dramatic aerial view of a landscape that appears to be a river or stream flowing through a rugged terrain. The upper portion of the image shows the water, which has a frothy, white appearance, suggesting movement and possibly rapids or waves. The water is flowing over a textured surface that resembles a rocky or sandy bed, creating a stark contrast between the dark, rough texture of the land and the lighter, flowing water.

The lower portion of the image shows a dry, rocky area with a mix of light and dark patches, indicating variations in the surface material. There are also some shadows cast by objects or changes in elevation, adding depth to the scene. The overall composition of the image is visually striking, with the flowing water creating a dynamic diagonal line across the frame. The photograph's monochromatic color scheme enhances the contrast and texture, making the details of the landscape stand out.