Photoshop: Color, Levels, Dodge, and HS

In Photoshop:

1. Open the Beach Rocks photo.
2. Go to Image > Adjustment > Auto Color, and for this image it works great
3. Go to Image > Adjustments > Shadow/Highlights
4. Adjust them until the image looks somewhat naturally enhanced
5. At the bottom of the Layers palette choose the Levels Adjustment layer
6. Adjust the Highlights, Shadows, and middle-grays until it has good contrast and detail
7. Use the Dodge and Burn tools at 20% to bring detail to dark areas and in the highlights
8. Go to Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask and adjust until the photo is clear, it doesn't require much.