Several years ago I surveyed a cemetery while visiting relatives. Some of the markers were difficult to read. Recently I decided to return to the same cemetery to photograph the markers. The weekend of our visit was quite stormy (Hurricane Rita was nearby). So we took photos between showers. I was concerned that the wet markers may not show up well in the photos. But much to my surprise the same markers that were so difficult to read previously were now quite clear! I now carry a bottle of water with me when photographing cemeteries!

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