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From: Deb <>
Subject: Re: Photographing old tombstones
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:29:30 -0400


I recently took photos of numerous headstones - all made of granite and/or
slate. I did absolutely nothing to them and they came out perfectly. I know
people will use mirrors, spray bottles to wet the stones, etc. but I didn't have
to do anything at all. The only material I haven't photographed is marble and
you may have problems with that no matter what you do. The old marble stones get
very pitted.
I used a 35 mm camera with 200 speed film.
have fun!
deb

The James Family wrote:

> Any suggestions on phtographing old tombstones? The cemetaries up here are
> finally out from under thier blanket of snow and I'd like to get my pictures
> before the black flies come out. I figure taking a picture of the stone is a
> much better and safer way to get a record of them.
>
> TIA
>
> D James
>

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