Human Generated Data

Title

Fog

Date

1954

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.327.48

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Fog

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1954

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.327.48

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-25

Plant 96.1
Tree 95.7
Arecaceae 93.7
Palm Tree 93.7
Summer 92.7
Art 90.7
Painting 90.7
Animal 90.3
Bird 90.3
Tropical 90.2
Blossom 59.4
Flower 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-25

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sea 95.3
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Imagga
created on 2019-03-25

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beach 69
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ocean 57.9
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vacation 45.9
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island 41.2
summer 41.2
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Google
created on 2019-03-25

Tree 86.9
Adaptation 82.9
Painting 66.8
Art 62.5
Plant 62.4
Photography 62.4
Landscape 59.3
Illustration 54.5
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Microsoft
created on 2019-03-25

painting 16
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Bird
Painting 90.7%
Bird 90.3%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a picture of a beach with palm trees and a quote -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a foggy coastal scene dominated by muted tones of blue-gray and green. The hazy atmosphere softens details, creating an ethereal mood. Tall palm trees, some leaning or windblown, line the shoreline, while driftwood rests on the sandy beach in the foreground. The ocean's gentle waves lap against the shore, blending seamlessly with the fog that obscures the horizon. The accompanying text reflects on the transformative nature of fog, likening its effect to turning vivid colors into subdued monochrome. The setting appears serene and mysterious, with a dreamlike quality overtaking the vibrant Florida beaches.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a serene, foggy beach scene. In the foreground, there is driftwood and debris scattered along the shoreline. A series of palm trees extends into the distance, some standing in the water, with their fronds swaying gently. The mist creates an ethereal, tranquil atmosphere, softening the colors and rendering the scene in muted tones. The text below the image reads:

"Fog
There is an old French saying: ‘By night all cats are gray.’ Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog."

This text emphasizes the way fog can transform a vibrant scene into something more subdued and mysterious, akin to a monochromatic drawing.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image depicts a serene beach scene shrouded in a hazy, blue-gray fog. The landscape is dominated by tall palm trees that sway gently in the mist. The sand is visible, with driftwood and other natural elements scattered along the shoreline. The water's edge is blurred, creating a dreamlike, atmospheric quality to the scene. The caption below the image explains that the "technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog," evoking a sense of the ephemeral and transient nature of the coastal environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a moody, atmospheric photograph of a foggy Florida beach. Palm trees line the shoreline, their silhouettes emerging from the misty blue-gray atmosphere. In the foreground, there are pieces of driftwood on the sandy beach, creating dark, sculptural forms against the pale sand. The ocean appears ethereal and mysterious in the fog, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The image has a monochromatic quality, as described in the caption, where Florida's typically vibrant colors are subdued by the fog into a more muted, dreamy palette. The caption makes an apt comparison to the French saying about cats appearing gray at night, as the fog similarly transforms the typically colorful tropical landscape into subtle shades of gray and blue. The overall effect is haunting and beautiful, turning a usually bright beach scene into something more contemplative and atmospheric.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a photograph of a beach on a foggy day, with palm trees and driftwood in the foreground. The caption below the image reads: "Fog There is an old French saying: 'By night all cats are gray.' Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog."

  • Beach Scene
    • The beach is covered in a thick layer of fog, which obscures the view of the ocean.
    • Palm trees are visible in the distance, their trunks and leaves shrouded in mist.
    • Driftwood is scattered along the beach, some pieces partially buried in the sand.
  • Foggy Atmosphere
    • The fog is dense and uniform, with no visible signs of wind or movement.
    • The sky above is a deep grey, with no sunlight visible.
    • The overall effect is one of eerie calmness, as if time has been suspended.
  • Caption
    • The caption quotes a French proverb about cats, which is used to describe the effect of fog on the beach scene.
    • The caption also mentions the technicolor brilliance of Florida, which is lost in the fog.
    • The final sentence describes the fog as a "line drawing in black and white," which adds to the sense of monotony and desolation.

Overall, the image presents a haunting and atmospheric portrayal of a foggy beach scene, with the caption adding a layer of depth and meaning to the photograph.

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

The image depicts a serene beach scene, with a grayish-blue hue dominating the atmosphere. The foreground features a sandy beach, where several palm trees stand tall, their trunks partially submerged in the water. A few pieces of driftwood are scattered along the shoreline, adding to the natural beauty of the scene.

In the background, the sky is overcast, with a thick layer of fog rolling in from the ocean. The fog creates a sense of mystery and tranquility, enveloping the entire scene in a soft, ethereal light. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the calm and soothing world of the image.

At the bottom of the image, a caption reads: "There is an old French saying: 'By night all cats are gray.' Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog." This caption adds context to the image, highlighting the unique quality of fog in transforming the vibrant colors of Florida into a more subdued and monochromatic palette.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a serene beach scene with a monochromatic filter applied, giving it a vintage or nostalgic look. The beach is wide and sandy, with a row of palm trees standing along the shoreline. The palm trees are tall and slender, their leaves gently swaying in the breeze. The sand is pristine and white, stretching out to the horizon where it meets the calm, blue ocean. The sky above is overcast, contributing to the overall misty and hazy atmosphere.

In the foreground, there are remnants of driftwood, lying on the sand, adding a touch of nature's passage through the area. The image evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude, as if one is standing alone on the beach, absorbing the peaceful ambiance.

Below the image, there is a quote in a foreign language, possibly French, which translates to: "There is an old French saying: 'By night all cats are gray.' Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog." This quote reflects the transformation of the vibrant coastal scenery into a more subdued and muted version, emphasizing the impact of fog on the environment.

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

The image shows a beach with a few palm trees on the shore. The sea is calm, and there are some waves. The sky is gray, and the water is calm. There are some pieces of wood on the shore, and there are some branches on the sand. There is a text that reads "Fog" and a quote about fog. The image is surrounded by a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

The image depicts a coastal scene on a foggy day. The focus is a beach with pale sand and the gentle waves of the ocean rolling onto the shore. Several palm trees are visible; some are closer and more defined while others recede into the mist. The overall color palette is muted, with blues and grays dominating the scene, adding to the foggy atmosphere. A piece of driftwood sits on the shore adding an organic element. The image is bordered by a white frame and the text at the bottom provides a title of "Fog" and a quote explaining the quality of the fog.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The image shows a beach scene shrouded in fog. Tall palm trees line the shore, their silhouettes softened by the mist. The sand is a pale gray, and the water fades into the fog, creating a sense of depth and mystery. In the foreground, pieces of driftwood lie on the beach, adding to the scene's desolate beauty. The overall tone is muted and atmospheric, evoking a sense of tranquility and isolation.

Below the image is text that reads: "Fog. There is an old French saying: 'By night all cats are gray.' Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog."

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a foggy coastal scene, likely in Florida, characterized by a misty and muted atmosphere. The photograph shows a sandy beach with a few pieces of driftwood scattered across it. In the background, a line of palm trees is visible, their forms blurred and softened by the fog. The sky and water blend into a hazy, light blue-gray, creating a serene and somewhat mysterious ambiance.

The text accompanying the image reads:

"Fog
There is an old French saying: 'By night all cats are gray.' Fog has the same quality. The technicolor brilliance of Florida fades to a line drawing in black and white, misted over and swallowed up by swirls of blue-gray fog."

This passage emphasizes the transformative effect of fog, reducing the vibrant colors typically associated with Florida to a more subdued, monochromatic palette. The reference to the French saying underscores the idea that fog can obscure details and make things appear uniform, much like how all cats might look the same in the dark.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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