TAKING PHOTOS IN THE FIELD

[DHaze]

Any tips on how to make on how to make rock carvings stand out more in photos ie I was thinking some type of powder (baby power) brush on rock then photo and convert to neg view
Thanks
DHaze in Da' Woods
Aka Dave

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Side lighting. If the carvings are out in the open, pick the time of day the sun is at a right angle to it. Or use a off camera flash at a right angle to the carving. No need to use powder.

 

[spartacus53]

Here's a little tip for you too there Kodack Don't use a digital camera to take the photo and post it. The location will be given by the camera

 

[Frankn]

The answers above have some good points. You have to remember that photography is all about light. If the time of day isn't right, use a reflector of white material or a bright sheet of metal to cast the shadow required for good contrast. Running your images thru a photo program like Elements will remove the GPS data and allow you to increase contrast . Here's another method you can use. Cover the carving with paper and rub charcoal or black chalk over it. This will create a high contrast copy, But you have to hold that paper in position properly!

 

[maipenrai]

Thanks!