I have just downloaded, what I consider a very interesting piece of software. I am about to try it, but I thought it would be interesting to get you impressions on it as well at the same time. It states ....
'Pixcavator gives you some elementary tools of computer vision. It captures objects in the image by means of squares and produces an Excel spreadsheet with their locations, measurements etc.
Pixcavator also simplifies the image by removing objects as desired by the user. For example, all objects smaller than a selected threshold will be removed. Other settings are contrast, compactness, and "saliency". As a result the image becomes simpler as smaller and subtler details disappear.
Researchers can use Pixcavator as an image analysis tool. Image analysis suites on the market are very complex and very expensive.
Photographers can use Pixcavator as a picture editor. One can even use it to turn photographs into watercolor paintings. You can't reproduce these effects with Photoshop.'
Here is the link
Image Analysis and Computer Vision
Let me know your thoughts and results. I did get the link from a sight that states it is FREE and there are no nasties attached.
Tony_photoplus