When reviewing an exploratory sample, save one uncropped reference image beside any close detail crop. The wide view preserves context while the crop makes it easier to discuss a small feature without implying a broader material result.
Note what the photo cannot show
Add the sample date, the visible surface, and any obvious lighting difference to the record. A photo can support a conversation about what is visible in that one sample; it does not establish a material guarantee or a repeatable outcome. Keep the wording as careful as the evidence.
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