1. A method for processing image information, the method comprising: receiving a first two-dimensional data set responsive to a cross-polarized image of a scene, wherein subject matter is illuminated to substantially avoid shadows in the cross-polarized image; receiving a second two-dimensional data set responsive to a co-polarized image of substantially the same scene illuminated to substantially avoid shadows in the co-polarized image; and performing a difference blend operation with the first two-dimensional data set and the second two-dimensional data set to generate an isolated-specular surface texture.