Pair a Close-Up With a Sample Log

A close-up can show a useful visual detail, but it needs a sample log to retain context. A short record of the artwork, blank, date, and open question makes the image easier to revisit without overstating what it proves.

Preserve the wider view

Photograph the full sample before capturing the close-up, then keep both views together. The pair helps reviewers distinguish a visible observation from a general claim. It is especially helpful when a sample is being used to guide the next test rather than to promise a final result.

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