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Limestone grave with lichens when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024



The image presents a comparison of a limestone grave's appearance under regular daylight and when exposed to ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight illumination. The top portion of the image shows the grave illuminated by natural light, while the bottom portion displays the same area after being lit up with a 365 nm UV-A blacklight.

**Image Details**

* **Top Portion**
* The limestone is covered in lichens.
* The surface appears to be weathered and worn down.
* No significant details are visible on the surface of the stone or any text inscriptions.
* **Bottom Portion**
* After being illuminated by a 365 nm UV-A blacklight, the limestone exhibits a lighter shade compared to its appearance under natural light.
* The lichen growth has turned white, which is characteristic of how lichens respond to ultraviolet light exposure.

**Conclusion**

The image effectively demonstrates the impact of UV-A blacklight on the appearance of limestone surfaces. This technique can be useful for detecting inscriptions or other markings that may not be visible under regular lighting conditions. – AI vision

Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024
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