Re: 'Ladder Markings' | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

Rhiannon Jul 20, 2004 14:37:07

Replying to Kozmik_Ken

I wonder.. I believe you can see the wording and carving on gravestones by getting a blanket, covering you and the stone, and shining a torch on the stone at various angles. Yes you look quite odd doing this.

Surely it would work on rock carvings too? Though whether you could also then take a photo I don't know.

(on the gallery: my one and only rock art piece of artistry is languishing in the art department somewhere. They couldn't find it when I last went, although it was said to be definitely there. Not that I'm giving up that easily)

StoneLifter Jul 20, 2004 15:06:29

Replying to Rhiannon

This is the principle of the carvings being best viewed at dusk, near to the summer solstice - it's just longer shadows defining the carved down-bits.

Yes, I have a piece for that exhibition - not had the time to ring up, though, and to ask if they want it. Too much other stuff going on.

Gone !

Kozmik_Ken Jul 20, 2004 15:31:59

Replying to Rhiannon

> Surely it would work on rock carvings too? Though whether you could also then take a > photo I don't know.

What I may try is using a directional flash on it one night.... worked a treat on the Dobrudden Stone. Whenever I go anywhere near the Barmishaw Stone, the skys cloud over. Tried sneaking up on it from all directions! Think there's some genius loci having a right laff at my expense!