My Walking Liberty Half Short Sets - Update 2-11-21 Even Newer Images!
Connecticoin
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Well, after studying the Mark Goodman "Numismatic Photography" book, getting input from the US Coin forum, and a lot of trial and error with camera and lighting setups and editing software, I am at a point where the quality of my photos (in my opinion) is worthy of inclusion in my registry sets. So far I have done this for my Walking Liberty Short sets (40 coin and 20 coin), sets which I assembled over the years mainly from diligently hunting raw coins and having them graded.
I am now at a point where I would like to upgrade the remaining coins below Gem (MS65), and will have to break down and purchase them already graded. Fortunately, since I started this endeavor about 10 years ago, the Gem Walker market has declined a lot, so my acquisition cost will be less.
So take a look if you like, and let me know what you think of the photos and if you have any suggestions. I like not having to send my coins to the West Coast to get good photos! 
Update 2-11-21: Newer, Improved Images!
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Very consistent and uniform. Crisp. Excellent work!
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Wow, great coins and great images!
Very nice!!! Your camera work is excellent...
Beautiful set of Walkers and great photo's.
Nice!
Great coins! You might consider uploading larger versions of the photos.
Each coin is 700x700 pixels, so the composite is 724x1448 pixels. When you click on the image in the set listing, it gets reduced for some unknown reason, with no grade in the caption. However, If you click on the "image gallery" for the set, then click on one of the photos, you will see the full size. From there you can scroll through the photos (in full size, with the coin date and grade in the caption) by clicking the left or right arrows on the side.
So, I have two new upgrades - both the 42-D and 43-S upgraded from MS65 to MS66, made coins from raw purchases (yes, they are still out there!). Plus, I realized that my images were off a tad on the white balance, and I improved the lighting to better illuminate the coins. Let me know what you think!
>>>Late Date Set - 40 Coin<<<
Nice job with the photos! Your coins have good eye-appeal.
You obviously have a great eye for picking raw Walkers!
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
I've noticed that PCGS's TrueView will show up full size, but any photos taken by anyone else will be reduced. Even if you uploaded a larger photo it will always show up smaller than the TrueView. I wish PCGS would fix this.
@Connecticoin A marvelous job with your photos.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Thanks, coming from you that's a high complement
Yeah, per my post above, non-TV photos get reduced when you browse by clicking the image on the set. However, if you click on the "Set Image Gallery" link at the top of the set, then click on any photo, you can then browse the full size photos by clicking the arrows on either side. Full size of my composites are 724x1448 pixels.
Super great work @Connecticoin! The crisp, clean photography of your coins is remarkable! I took time to view them all on your Set Image Gallery to see the larger images and their detail, and gained a greater appreciation for your craft! You've got me looking at Walking Liberty coins in a new light! Think I'll start focusing more on collecting some. Not bad!
Update 2-11-21: More upgrades - the 43-D upgraded from MS65 to MS66, 37-D upgraded from MS64 to MS65.
Images re-taken and improved again - I realized that the images were too dark and the luster was muted, so I adjusted the exposure compensation accordingly (and adjusted white balance again), and adjusted the angle of the lighting to show the luster better. Now I think the images are pretty close to TrueView quality.
Again, let me know what you think!
>>>Late Date Set - 40 Coin<<<
That’s a great looking late date set, and obviously short set as well.
Fantastic Set! Love Walkers soooo much, and you have some real beauties in there. Great photos...All around !
A very nice set, and excellent photography!
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I love this series. Nice, matching higher grade set! @Connecticoin Are you working on the early dates as well?
Man, great looking set! All the coins really look fantastic, but that 1943p jumped off the screen and hit me in the face with luster! Nice work on these!
Not currently. I am working on a toned set, of which this is the crown jewel so far (PCGS MS67):
That's a pleasing '40