System and Method for the Visualization and Characterization of Objects in Images

A method of visualizing and characterizing a feature in an image, comprising:

• receiving a first image;
• applying a first local micro-contrast convergence algorithm to a first image;
• producing a second image that is separate and distinct from the first image based on the applying of the first local micro-contrast convergence algorithm to the first image, wherein the second image includes the feature,
• wherein applying the first micro-contrast convergence algorithm includes applying one or more non-linear discontinuous transfer functions to the first image,
• wherein local micro-contrast convergence represents a sequence of transfer functions employed to cause relationships among neighboring pixel groups to aggregate into predefined color and luminosity patterns.