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Tombstone Photography
Dick Eastman29 September 2012
Today’s Presentation is Available Online at:
http://www.eogn.com/handouts/tombstone
Tombstone Photography
• I have an unusual hobby:
– I collect tombstones
Tombstone Photography
Tombstone Photography
• Today’s objectives:
– To show you some of my collection
– To show you how I collected these images
What is the appropriate camera?
• Lots of pixels (6 megapixels or more)
• A good lens
What is the appropriate camera?
Pocket Camera? Or an SLR?
What is the appropriate camera?
Use a Tripod!
• The secret for razor-sharp pictures is a steady platform
– Don’t move!
Use a Tripod!
Or a Monopod
How to Make the Letters Readable?
How to Make the Letters Readable?
How to Make the Letters Readable?
• There are two classic recommendations but both are controversial!
– Chalk
– Shaving cream
• Many genealogists believe that both will damage a tombstone but some scientists disagree.
• “One bird feasting on mulberries will leave more acids on a tombstone than a case of shaving cream!”
How to Make the Letters Readable?
• Spray some water on the tombstone!
How to Make the Letters Readable?
Sometimes You Get Lucky
Sometime You Get Lucky
How NOT to Make the Letters Readable
Tombstone Photography
Recommendation:
• Use a slow shutter speed
• And use lots of light!
If the area is shady, bounce some light!
If the area is shady, bounce some light!
If the area is shady, bounce some light!
If the area is shady, bounce some light!
If the area is shady, bounce some light!
Add Depth of Field! How Big is That Tombstone?
Add Depth of Field! How Big is That Tombstone?
Tombstone?
Some Example Photographs
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Some Example Photographs
Some Example Photographs
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
You Might Find a Family Tree on a Tombstone
You Might Find a Family Tree on a Tombstone
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Often Provide Clues About the Deceased or the Family
Tombstones Sometimes Provide Puzzles!
Tombstones Sometimes Provide Puzzles!
Tombstones Sometimes Provide Puzzles!
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Tombstone Photography
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Some Unusual Tombstones
Tombstone Photography
Tombstone Photography
Today’s Presentation is Available Online at:
http://www.eogn.com/handouts/tombstone