Hello from Columbia South Carolina
May 25, 2013 07:00:18 #
robertoates
Loc: Columbia, SC
I currently work as a Forensic photographer within a Crime Scene unit, but also enjoy general photography. I hope to really learn more other forms of photogaphy, techniques etc. from everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting folks who are just as excited about photography as I am.
May 25, 2013 07:18:49 #
robertoates wrote:
I currently work as a Forensic photographer within a Crime Scene unit, but also enjoy general photography. I hope to really learn more other forms of photogaphy, techniques etc. from everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting folks who are just as excited about photography as I am.
Good Morning Robertoates,
Can you please take my finger print down lol.......
May 25, 2013 07:26:55 #
robertoates
Loc: Columbia, SC
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! limit one use of fingerprint to evade prosecution ticket. Thanks for your rely.
May 25, 2013 07:32:55 #
robertoates wrote:
I currently work as a Forensic photographer within a Crime Scene unit, but also enjoy general photography. I hope to really learn more other forms of photogaphy, techniques etc. from everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting folks who are just as excited about photography as I am.
Welcome and enjoy
May 25, 2013 08:00:46 #
Radioman
Loc: Ontario Canada
robertoates wrote:
I currently work as a Forensic photographer within a Crime Scene unit, but also enjoy general photography. I hope to really learn more other forms of photogaphy, techniques etc. from everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting folks who are just as excited about photography as I am.
Learning more? You have put your finger on it.
Trusting that you will also share some of your specialized techniques with us.
My first exposure to police photography was in the early 1950's (UK). there had been a major road accident and the photographer was taking an overall photo of the scene. It was night. He used a hand flash powder light. The Magnesium flash powder was put on a tray that had a handle underneath. It had a reflector on one side. It Had a spring loaded flint similar to a cigarette lighter that was released with a lever on the handle.
He held the flash unit over his head pressed the lever and took the photo. Wow, it was like the Sun came out floodlighting the whole area.
May 25, 2013 10:14:21 #
robertoates
Loc: Columbia, SC
Wow! How things have changed in photography in the past 50+ years. The digital age and photoshop technology have opened up new doors. I'm still getting use to digital. I'm really still getting use to photoshop. Thank you for your reply.
May 25, 2013 11:39:40 #
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May 26, 2013 13:39:02 #
macsmom
Loc: S Carolina
SoHillGuy wrote:
Welcome, and why is the photo in Red, rather than the typical B&W?
I love the color. Welcome. I am also new, and right down the road from you in Hartsville. Charlie
May 26, 2013 15:21:17 #
robertoates wrote:
I currently work as a Forensic photographer within a Crime Scene unit, but also enjoy general photography. I hope to really learn more other forms of photogaphy, techniques etc. from everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting folks who are just as excited about photography as I am.
Welcome to the hog robert....that poor guy who owns that monster fingerprint. He has a huge thumb.... LOL.
Rich
May 26, 2013 16:43:08 #
robertoates
Loc: Columbia, SC
So sorry for the late reply. The photo was taken using fluorescent powder, the use an alternate light source and orange colored lens filter. This is one technique we use to develop fingerprints off multiple colored surfaces for analysis. I hope this answers your question :)
May 26, 2013 16:51:11 #
robertoates
Loc: Columbia, SC
Awesome. I grew up in the burn't branch area, that's toward lydia. I then moved to Oates, Spartanburg for college and then to columbia. The photo was taken using flourescent fingerprint powder, an alternate light source, an orange colored filter over the camera lens to illuminate and capture the fingerprint. We use this techique on multiple colored surfaces to develop a fingerprint, photograph it, and then send the print for analysis. The fingerprint is invisible until the alternative light source hits the flourescent powder. Very cool.
May 26, 2013 18:24:07 #
Let me understand this procedure. It sounds like a two step operation. First you apply the fluorescent powder using an alternate light source (Fluorescent), and then if a print is developed, it is then photographed using I would suspect a film camera with an orange colored filter. With the light source still being a Fluorescent source. I referred to a film camera, as I'm not up to date on the admissibility of digital photo's in court proceedings.
May 26, 2013 19:05:31 #
Welcome to the forum, Robertoates. Sounds like you have a fascinating job. Hope you enjoy your time here. Lots of nice folks, great photos, and plenty to learn. Don't be shy about posting your work!
May 27, 2013 00:29:35 #
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