The sequence of shots shown below shows the progression from more-or-less raw
image through to an image that can be posted. Click on the image to see it
full size.
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This is the more-or-less raw image that I started out with.
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I've now used the "clarify" option.
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Now, I've used the "sharpen" option.
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I fiddle with the contrast.
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I crop to the edge of the mineral and paste it against a plain black background.
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I resize the image and save it.
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