We have all seen the images
NASA feeds us, showing the surface of Mars, BUT is it really THAT Red?
I say no.
Below is a set of images
(~40% reduction) of the same area taken by the Mars Spirit rover of well
know fame.
The upper image has has
1 plug-in alteration- a standard Histogram-Equalize, faded to 50% used
to balance colors,
no other filters or adjustments
were made. After the histogram was used, details in the sky are visible-
red dust over
the Columbia Hills in
the background. The detail of the 'foothills' are more evident. The 'desert
patina' & striations
on the rocks in the foreground
are much more obvious. The chance that EVERY rock & boulder is red
or blue,
only is stretching logic,
to beyond belief.
Right Mouse Click, 'View Image' to expand to full-size.