Linda
- Member for
- 1 year 11 months 18 days
- Find a Grave ID
Bio
I've been visiting cemeteries and taking photographs of them for 30+ years . At the time, I used to lug those bulky film cameras along. Thank heavens our new phones can take wonderful photographs, edit if needed AND add critical GPS.
WHY GPS? Stone inscriptions disappear, stones get covered, buried, knocked over. Cemeteries close, abandoned, records lost. If Adding GPS, you help keep locations current regardless of future cemetery circumstances.
MY PHOTO'S - please give credit if used.
Errors - message me please!
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PHOTO TIPS if interested:
* Take the entire stone from top to bottom. You can take a 2nd or 3rd if needed to focus on different sections of large stones. Keep in mind your photo may be the ONLY way family gets to visit a loved one's grave. PLEASE show ALL of it, not just name & dates.
* It's NOT a numbers contest. I know FG says just point, shoot and move on, ( "mow the row" ) BUT consider taking the time to position properly and review after taking the pic so its not blurry?
* Turn on GPS - You can google how to add GPS to iPhone or Android photos. It's VERY easy to do. If you transfer your pics to a computer, the GPS does not follow. If editing - do it on your phone.
Keep in mind : if you don't add GPS then someone else has to come behind you and re-do ALL your work. Adding GPS is a kindness.
* Flat Stones- stand close to the front of stone, hold camera directly over the stone. Don't tilt. U might need to Bend forward slightly to view the stone. Feet out of the shot... lol
* Tall Stones - I take entire stone, then take close ups of the names & dates.
* Photographs of Deceased on the stone - I take a close up of any photos ON the actual stone. When uploading to FG, remember to check " person" vs grave, Its helps people doing photo searches.
* Old Stones - if you cannot read the info, take photos at different angles. Sometimes the letters/dates or enough of them, show up if enlarged (at home). Sometimes spraying water reveals letters/dates. It's worth a try.
* Tools to Consider: SOFT brush - brush off leaves/grass/dirt
* Clipping shears - snip high grass covering info.
* Small Spade - if you're inclined to uncover obscured parts of stones.
PLEASE KEEP ALERT AND SAFE - while cemeteries appear peaceful they are not well populated. If you are alone, PLEASE stay vigilant.
I've been visiting cemeteries and taking photographs of them for 30+ years . At the time, I used to lug those bulky film cameras along. Thank heavens our new phones can take wonderful photographs, edit if needed AND add critical GPS.
WHY GPS? Stone inscriptions disappear, stones get covered, buried, knocked over. Cemeteries close, abandoned, records lost. If Adding GPS, you help keep locations current regardless of future cemetery circumstances.
MY PHOTO'S - please give credit if used.
Errors - message me please!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
PHOTO TIPS if interested:
* Take the entire stone from top to bottom. You can take a 2nd or 3rd if needed to focus on different sections of large stones. Keep in mind your photo may be the ONLY way family gets to visit a loved one's grave. PLEASE show ALL of it, not just name & dates.
* It's NOT a numbers contest. I know FG says just point, shoot and move on, ( "mow the row" ) BUT consider taking the time to position properly and review after taking the pic so its not blurry?
* Turn on GPS - You can google how to add GPS to iPhone or Android photos. It's VERY easy to do. If you transfer your pics to a computer, the GPS does not follow. If editing - do it on your phone.
Keep in mind : if you don't add GPS then someone else has to come behind you and re-do ALL your work. Adding GPS is a kindness.
* Flat Stones- stand close to the front of stone, hold camera directly over the stone. Don't tilt. U might need to Bend forward slightly to view the stone. Feet out of the shot... lol
* Tall Stones - I take entire stone, then take close ups of the names & dates.
* Photographs of Deceased on the stone - I take a close up of any photos ON the actual stone. When uploading to FG, remember to check " person" vs grave, Its helps people doing photo searches.
* Old Stones - if you cannot read the info, take photos at different angles. Sometimes the letters/dates or enough of them, show up if enlarged (at home). Sometimes spraying water reveals letters/dates. It's worth a try.
* Tools to Consider: SOFT brush - brush off leaves/grass/dirt
* Clipping shears - snip high grass covering info.
* Small Spade - if you're inclined to uncover obscured parts of stones.
PLEASE KEEP ALERT AND SAFE - while cemeteries appear peaceful they are not well populated. If you are alone, PLEASE stay vigilant.
