Why Natural Bit Planes Look Like Chaotic Noise
When an uncompressed camera sensor captures a photograph, thermal and optical noise naturally fills the lowest bit plane (Bit 0). Under bit-plane slicing, Bit 0 resembles uniform TV static.
If a watermark, geometric shape, or embedded QR code was inserted into Bit 0 or Bit 1, the chaotic noise is replaced by crisp artificial contours.
Key Investigative Takeaway
Any sharp lines, typography, or structured shapes visible in Bit 0 confirm intentional steganographic manipulation.