Photo Contest Anyone? Progress Update

robec · September 1, 2009 9:12AM

It's been almost one year since the last contest.

I do have a TrueView of this PR64 BN Lincoln, but after knocking my head against the wall trying to come close to Phil, I thought others might like to try their hand with it. You or I won't have the advantage of imaging the coin raw like Phil did.

$100 goes to the winner. The winner will be chosen based on a pole posted on this forum. When all the images are received, I will assign a number to each entry that connects the image to the owner.

Image size should be no larger than 640x640

Postage from one member to the next Priority plus $500 insurance. I will reimburse the mailing cost to each member. I won't reimburse any headache medicine costs incurred, however.

If interested please send a PM.

The coin's reverse at first looks like a small pool of grape juice, but under the lights it brightens up to an almost hot pink on the lower two thirds to a candy apple green towards the top. It doesn't seem to translate that way in my images though. If you are up to the challenge, here's your chance.

Here is the TrueView and then a few of my feeble attempts.

rgCoinGuy · September 1, 2009 9:33AM

I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say?

robec · September 1, 2009 9:36AM

<< I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say?

>>

That's fine with me, but Brandon can spring for the winner of that one.

DMWJR · September 1, 2009 1:31PM

I'll give it a run. I think you may have picked the most difficult thing to image though -- proof copper with color.

messydesk · September 1, 2009 1:33PM

<< I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say?

>>

You obviously missed this thread.

soty27 · September 1, 2009 1:41PM

I would like to join if possible

I am terribad at imaging copper

speety · September 1, 2009 1:44PM

Can i wager a guess that someone with a Tilt/shift lense will win?

I gotta sit this one out, moving back to college soon and have no time.

robec · September 1, 2009 1:53PM

<< Can i wager a guess that someone with a Tilt/shift lense will win?

>>

That is a definite advantage. Sure wish I had one.

<< I gotta sit this one out, moving back to college soon and have no time.

>>

That's really too bad. I know you'd love time with this one.

I'm leaving the entry period open until 8:00 PM (Pacific) tomorrow nite. So far we're at nine combatants. I'd like to see about 15 or so. I know there are a lot of great photographers out there that haven't responded.

Bochiman · September 1, 2009 1:56PM

Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR.....

robec · September 1, 2009 2:11PM

<< Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR..... >>

I think you'd have a lot of fun with this one. I've seen a lot of nice images from P&S cameras.

crazyhounddog · September 1, 2009 3:25PM

Hey Bob, That looks like a really tough coin to image!

Bochiman · September 1, 2009 4:07PM

<< 

<< Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR..... >>

I think you'd have a lot of fun with this one. I've seen a lot of nice images from P&S cameras. >>

Ok Bob, pencil me in then, if you would. I will have to, literally, dust off the imaging station as I haven't done much for awhile, but it should be fun.

frnklnlvr · September 1, 2009 7:57PM

I'd like to give it a try.

rgCoinGuy · September 1, 2009 10:09PM

<< 

<< I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say?

>>

You obviously missed this thread. >>

Why Yes I did! Thanks!

coindudeonebay · September 1, 2009 10:33PM

I'm in, but you already knew that.

FEC · September 1, 2009 11:36PM

I am in.

robec · September 2, 2009 1:23AM

<< Hey Bob, That looks like a really tough coin to image!

>>

You should try it Joe. Jump in with both feet.

relicsncoins · September 2, 2009 1:25AM

I'll take a shot at it.

robec · September 2, 2009 2:55AM

We have 19 great photographers signed up so far. There are a couple of highly regarded photographers still missing from the list although I can't blame them. This is a pretty tough coin to image. There is still about 10 hours to sign up if you're up to the challenge.

mgoodm3 · September 2, 2009 3:51AM

I'll take a swipe at it. I always say that the brilliant proofs are the toughest coins to image.

renomedphys · September 2, 2009 4:40AM

Why don't you just cut to the chase and send me the $100. I'm in!!!

Edited to add: all mine below in the sig line. Likey?

robec · September 2, 2009 5:24AM

I'll take the one on the left please.

intence · September 2, 2009 5:36AM

love the toning. lack the photog skills

robec · September 2, 2009 1:20PM

Thank you to all who decided to enter the contest and to all the replies. Here is the list of entrants. It is made up of members here and ATS. The final tally of the combined scores of both forums will decide the winner. There are some real heavy weights and should be a fun and interesting contest.

If I've left anyone off the list, please contact me and I will fix it.

After all the addresses are received, I'll map out the route and get the coin sent out, hopefully early tomorrow.

Good luck to everyone and have fun with it.

FEC
Frnklnlvr
Direwolf1972
pheh
Morgandollar1878
BillyGoatsGruff
Blue62vette
Messydesk
DMWJR
Soty27
Airplanenut
Bochiman
rgCoinGuy
physics-fan3.14
bsshog40
James_EarlyUS
Coindude
Relicsncoins
Mgoodm3
Renomedphys
Carl Wohlforth
Lehigh96
Crazyhounddog
morgansforever
astrostu

crazyhounddog · September 2, 2009 1:35PM

Count me in...Thanks

Swampboy · September 2, 2009 4:05PM

Nice roster.
I like the view from the peanut gallery.
This should be fun to watch.

ponderit · September 2, 2009 10:15PM

I'm ready to learn some photog skills from you guys, Lord knows I need to...

robec · September 3, 2009 5:47AM

Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

It is currently in the mail to Carl.

CarlWohlforth - Recieved 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8 - mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Crazyhounddog
Blue62vette
Renomedphys
BillyGoatsGruff
Mgoodm3
Bochiman
Airplanenut
Relicsncoins
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
FEC
DMWJR
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
Lehigh96
Morgansforever

BECOKA · September 3, 2009 6:12AM

I just now saw this thread. Any chance there is room for one more?

schwarzpferd · September 3, 2009 11:52PM

<< I'll take a swipe at it. I always say that the brilliant proofs are the toughest coins to image. >>

Yeah they're pretty tough.

I've heard lots of comments that the TrueView photos are quite light. And indeed they are when I see them posted in the forum - but they're darker (or more robust maybe?) in PhotoShop for instance. I was racking my brain as to why this was occurring and discovered, somewhere along the line, an issue with color profiles. I think I've fixed this and so it shouldn't be much of an issue from now on (hopefully). You can assign all past images with the color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1 and the image will subsequently be less washed out.

Have fun with the contest!

Phil

robec · September 4, 2009 12:27AM

The coin in reality is actually much darker in hand. It only brightens up when bombarded with lights. I do like the profile that Phil provided.

color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1

color profile Adobe RGB (1998)

schwarzpferd · September 4, 2009 2:20AM

Yup, that looks a bit better to me.

soty27 · September 4, 2009 2:40AM

Hmm I see Mr Goodman decided to join, This should be interesting indeed.

robec · September 4, 2009 5:59AM

Thanks for your input and tip Phil. Much appreciated. BTW you're doing a great job.

robec · September 8, 2009 7:14AM

<< Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

It is currently in the mail to Carl.

CarlWohlforth - Recieved 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Crazyhounddog
Blue62vette
Renomedphys - Recieved 9/17
BillyGoatsGruff
Mgoodm3
Bochiman
Airplanenut
Relicsncoins
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
FEC
DMWJR
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
Lehigh96
Morgansforever >>

Coin now in the hands of Ben.

BECOKA · September 8, 2009 7:24AM

Got it today from Carl during an all you can eat salad and pizza buffet.

Here is my first attempt.

Granted it is from my iphone in poor lighting just after the exchange during lunch with Carl who is already having nightmares with his attempts in capturing the color.

robec · September 8, 2009 8:06AM

That one has already turned out better than my obverse shots.

BECOKA · September 8, 2009 8:09AM

<< That one has already turned out better than my obverse shots. >>

Guess I'll have to turn in two sets of photos. One with the SLR and one with the iPhone. Just wait till the Iphone gets some real lighting.

soty27 · September 8, 2009 8:14AM

Quick question,

So once we take the images do we simply post them here or ?

BECOKA · September 8, 2009 8:16AM

<< Quick question,

So once we take the images do we simply post them here or ? >>

No send them to robec.

robec will show them all at once in another thread.

robec · September 24, 2009 9:07AM

<< 

<< Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24
Blue62vette
Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
BillyGoatsGruff
Mgoodm3
Bochiman
Airplanenut
Relicsncoins
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
FEC
DMWJR
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
DieClash
Lehigh96
Morgansforever >>

Coin now in the hands of Joe. >>

robec · September 28, 2009 3:08PM

The progression as of 10/7/09

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
Mgoodm3
Bochiman
Airplanenut
Relicsncoins
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
FEC
DMWJR
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
DieClash
Lehigh96
Morgansforever

Mark Goodman on deck

crazyhounddog · September 29, 2009 3:19AM

Hey Bob, that is the nicest 1938 64 brown proof I've ever seen!! Truly a beautiful and very hard to image Lincoln!! Good luck to all.

robec · October 14, 2009 11:42PM

The progression as of 10/17/09

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
Mgoodm3 - Received 10/13, mailed to Bochiman 10/16
Bochiman
Airplanenut
Relicsncoins
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Bruceswar
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
FEC
DMWJR
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
DieClash
Lehigh96
Morgansforever

On the way to Bochiman, Airplanenut on deck.

WaterSport · October 15, 2009 12:48AM

If there is one coin that will give you heartburn trying to photograph is a brilliant Lincoln proof. Good luck to all of you and I hope you send a bottle of Advil along with the coin to the next photographer. I can't wait to see the fruits of your labor.

WS

robec · October 25, 2009 12:14PM

The progression as of 11/12/09

Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
Mgoodm3 - Received 10/13, mailed to Bochiman 10/16
Bochiman - Received 10/21, mailed to Airplanenut 10/24
Airplanenut - Received 10/27, mailed to Relicsncoins 11/4
Relicsncoins - Received 11/6, mailed to Astrostu 11/12
Astrostu
Bsshog40
Bruceswar
Coindude
rgCoinGuy
DMWJR
nwcs
James_EarlyUS
Morgandollar1878
Messydesk
Soty27
Direwolf1972
Physics-fan3.14
Pheh
Frnklnlvr
DieClash
Lehigh96
Morgansforever

On the way to Astrostu. Bsshog40 next.

PCcoins · October 25, 2009 12:19PM

Thanks for the update.

Do you think the contest should be over with around new years?

FEC · October 25, 2009 12:45PM

<< Thanks for the update.

Do you think the contest should be over with around new years? >>

As long as there arent too many Becokas that keep the coin a week, we should finish before the year is over.

BECOKA · October 25, 2009 2:40PM

<< 

<< Thanks for the update.

Do you think the contest should be over with around new years? >>

As long as there arent too many Becokas that keep the coin a week, we should finish before the year is over. >>

Hey, to be fair the destination changed 3 times while I had it and it was a holiday weekend where the post office was closed.

RunnersDad · October 25, 2009 3:14PM

Can't wait to see the results of this one! That is a stacked lineup!

BECOKA · October 25, 2009 3:32PM

<< Can't wait to see the results of this one! That is a stacked lineup! >>

It will be interesting, this is a beast of a coin and I for one could not capture it's beauty no matter what I tried. I was tempted to crack it out and try but I guess that's a no no.

Photo Contest Anyone? Progress Update

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