This was on another list but thought someone might be able to use this idea! Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall > From: "Julius Drone" > Hi John & all Cuzs, > I'm not certain that you are aware of taking pictures of headstones by > the usage of Shaving cream, straight edge, and camera. Assuming you > haven't, this is how it works;- > 1. don't worry about the moss on the stone. > 2. don't worry about the angle of the sun nor clouds. > ( you can't wait for traditional conditions) > 3. squirt the stone with shaving creme, use the straight stick to > sweep across the face of the stone. This fills the markings with a > white soap. > 4. back away & take your picture. This sure beat the "rubbings". > 5. results........ white lettering on a dark background. Even with a > light leaking cameras you get results. Carelessly loaded film produces > results, which may have a pink to red background. > 6. if the caretaker fusses ask for a bucket of water and splash away. > If not the next rain does the job. > Try it you might like it. The challenge is try making > another copy of a "rubbing".