Which type of crime scene photograph explicitly includes a scale to show size?

• A. Overall
• B. Mid-Range
• C. Close-Up Without Scale
• D. Close-Up with Scale

Answer: (D)

The essential idea here is that documenting evidence with a size reference is crucial for accurate interpretation later. A close-up shot with a scale includes a ruler or scale card in the frame, giving a direct measure of how large the item is and allowing precise size comparisons during analysis. Other types of photos may show the item in context or detail, but they don’t provide a reliable size reference within the image itself. An overall shot captures the scene, a mid-range shot shows relationships, and a close-up without a scale shows fine detail but lacks a measurement reference. Therefore, the shot that explicitly conveys size is the close-up with a scale.