9-11 Bench

I was wondering if someone could tell me how to make the carved

letters stand out better on the bench? Preferably with the

camera/lens not in photoshop. Thanks.

If you get some side lighting the carved letters should be more visible. I would go back at some other time during the day and perhaps when the lighting is less diffuse.

Another approach would be to use a flash or a reflector off on one side.