Question

Which of the following is not one of the basic types of vehicular accident crime scene photography?

• A. Over all photograph
• B. Mid range photograph
• C. Close up photograph
• D. Panoramic photograph

Hint:

The three cardinal rules of crime scene photography are: \textbf{Overall, Mid-range, Close-up}. This systematic progression from the general to the specific ensures a complete photographic record.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Standard crime scene photography follows a systematic approach to document the scene.
Step 1: Identify the standard types of photographs. The three fundamental types of photographs taken at any crime scene, including a vehicular accident, are:
- (1) Overall photographs: These are wide-angle shots that capture the entire scene, its location, and the relationship of evidence items to the overall environment.
- (2) Mid-range photographs: These photos frame specific items of evidence in relation to a fixed landmark or other evidence items, establishing their context within the scene.
- (3) Close-up photographs: These are taken to capture the details of a specific item of evidence, such as a tool mark, a wound, or a serial number. They are taken with and without a scale.

Step 2: Evaluate the outlier.
- (4) Panoramic photograph: While a panoramic photo can be a type of overall photograph, it is a specific technique (stitching multiple photos together) and is not considered one of the three *basic types* or categories required for systematic documentation. The three basic types (overall, mid-range, close-up) describe the purpose and framing of the shot, not the specific camera technology used.