Some things to try... Tent light in a black box if you just want the writing. W/point li ghost ht source. Tent with a cone of frosted mylar. Kill the reflection of the camera lens with clay rubbed on the spot of the reflection. Of course use your flat black filter ring disk to block the lens markings. Spray bowl with water based hair spray to act as water soluble dulling spray. Show us your results! Marshall On Oct 31, 2013 12:55 PM, "CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center" < cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I have a highly polished, engraved silver metal bowl**** > > ** ** > > MD wants a photo of the engraving**** > > ** ** > > Yeah, right**** > > ** ** > > For the life of me, cannot position to avoid reflections**** > > ** ** > > Any helpful tips here? Have tried shooting from above, below, side > lighting. Nothing. You can barely see the engraving to begin with!**** > > ** ** > > Tomb rubbings?**** > > ** ** > > *Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS***** > > *Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center***** > > *CPMC Department of Ophthalmology***** > > *2100 Webster Street Suite 212*** > > *San Francisco CA 94115***** > > *(415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563***** > > ** ** >