iii) a close-up of the detail including a ruler or some sort of scale. Pic. 2. Example of close-up and mid-range distance photos Pic. 3. Example of close-up of the detail, including a ruler • Close-up photographs of the second and third category are to be taken with the back of the camera parallel to the detail of which a picture is being taken. • The detail is to completely fill the field of view. • A ruler is usually included in the final close-up photograph in order to determine the size of the detail. Professional rulers include a circle, which will show as slightly oval if the photograph is not taken at parallel angles. 76