A useful sample photograph needs more than a memorable filename. Keep a short caption beside the original image so that someone opening it later can identify what was photographed and what the image cannot establish.
Record only what you know
Use a specimen reference, capture date and a plain description of the visible face. Link that reference to the material record rather than guessing a material identity from its appearance. If preparation or cleaning is known, record its stage; if it is unknown, say so.
Retain the original photo before making crops for a presentation. Describe any crop or brightness adjustment in the presentation record. This keeps a polished image connected to the source that a reviewer can inspect.
Write an observation, not a verdict
A caption such as lettering appears darker in this view is narrower than this material always gives strong contrast. Use the first kind of statement when that is all the image supports. AntBelt G1 sample planning should rely on current guidance and documented suitability; a labeled photo is supporting context, not proof of safe processing or repeatability.
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