Fresh specimens are scanned in high resolution on a flatbed scanner. The plants are enlightened during the scan and emerge from a black background.

Fresh, unpressed plants are scanned against a matte, diffused enclosure, capturing true color, subtle depth, and fine textures without compression or glare for lifelike, high‑resolution imagery.

Rear illumination of pressed sheets emphasizes silhouette, venation, and label detail, producing high‑contrast archival images that balance scientific clarity with graphic impact.

Separates plant pigments as solvent travels through paper, revealing distinct color bands that fingerprint chemical composition for study and creative visualization.