@lilolme said:
Like the 1905 most as the luster appears very strong and I bet it sets off that rim toning quite nicely in hand.
The 05-o is really stunning in hand. The photo is very accurate, and the luster just jumps off the coin...one of my favs, and a fairly rare date too. Thanks!!!
@lilolme said:
Like the 1905 most as the luster appears very strong and I bet it sets off that rim toning quite nicely in hand.
Congratulations to @FlyingAl , as the photo quality and layout look phenomenal! It’s very difficult to capture luster in a two-dimensional photo. Naturally, the superb coins of @Eldorado9 finish everything off!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Thanks all for the kind words! And @FlyingAl for the photo skills and digital mastery! I've been a loyal TrueView guy, but I might be switching my allegiance here to the @FlyingAl photo studio!
Thank you all for the kind comments! You may notice a difference between the TrueViews and my photos, which I have two reasons for. The first is that I tried my best to show what the coin looked like in the majority of angles in hand (usually phenomenal). The second is that I don't currently have the capability to light up mirrors on proofs without bringing in so much slab glare that the photos are usable. My images are far from professional, but it can be fun to try with coins of this caliber!
It was super cool to do a show and tell with @Eldorado9 this weekend and take some pictures of his fantastic coins. It was one of the best experiences of my numismatic career, and I don't think I'll ever forget seeing so many amazing coins in one place. It was like seeing the Bass Collection, but a bit better.
Great looking images!! Yes, shooting proofs with fields lit up through slabs is not an easy task. Makes you a bit envious of the crew at PCGS being able to shoot most coins raw.
I'm curious....of all the people here praising the quality of these images how many have seen the coins? I'll go out on a limb and say 2. The owner and the photographer....neither of which would ever say "the images are beautiful but inaccurate". It's just staggering that people will write "Nice coins, nice images".
It's just mind boggling that nearly all collectors, in a day and age when anyone with a camera, a computer and two days to invest can make ANY coin look great, "assume" the images are accurate. It's like nobody cares about facts. Every single person that owns a True View imaged coin KNOWS they're juiced up yet everyone pretends like they're not.
It's like intelligent thought has been rinsed from the collector mind.
And the worst part....you'll all gang up on me and put the lip to me for speaking truth just to pacify insecurity. Hell, I'll probably get banned (this site is no place for truth).
Here's a thought....how about collectors ban together to bring integrity and knowledge back to the hobby instead of just raw ego and greed?
@KatanaPilot said:
I'm curious....of all the people here praising the quality of these images how many have seen the coins? I'll go out on a limb and say 2. The owner and the photographer....neither of which would ever say "the images are beautiful but inaccurate". It's just staggering that people will write "Nice coins, nice images".
It's just mind boggling that nearly all collectors, in a day and age when anyone with a camera, a computer and two days to invest can make ANY coin look great, "assume" the images are accurate. It's like nobody cares about facts. Every single person that owns a True View imaged coin KNOWS they're juiced up yet everyone pretends like they're not.
It's like intelligent thought has been rinsed from the collector mind.
And the worst part....you'll all gang up on me and put the lip to me for speaking truth just to pacify insecurity. Hell, I'll probably get banned (this site is no place for truth).
Here's a thought....how about collectors ban together to bring integrity and knowledge back to the hobby instead of just raw ego and greed?
Luckily for you, nobody but the owner or the photographer stated anything about the accuracy of the photos.
I do, however, appreciate that my images appeared so good that you compared them to TrueViews. I am surprised anyone would see my images as that kind of quality. The compliment is well received.
@KatanaPilot said:
I'm curious....of all the people here praising the quality of these images how many have seen the coins? I'll go out on a limb and say 2. The owner and the photographer....neither of which would ever say "the images are beautiful but inaccurate". It's just staggering that people will write "Nice coins, nice images".
It's just mind boggling that nearly all collectors, in a day and age when anyone with a camera, a computer and two days to invest can make ANY coin look great, "assume" the images are accurate. It's like nobody cares about facts. Every single person that owns a True View imaged coin KNOWS they're juiced up yet everyone pretends like they're not.
It's like intelligent thought has been rinsed from the collector mind.
And the worst part....you'll all gang up on me and put the lip to me for speaking truth just to pacify insecurity. Hell, I'll probably get banned (this site is no place for truth).
Here's a thought....how about collectors ban together to bring integrity and knowledge back to the hobby instead of just raw ego and greed?
Luckily for you, nobody but the owner or the photographer stated anything about the accuracy of the photos.
I do, however, appreciate that my images appeared so good that you compared them to TrueViews. I am surprised anyone would see my images as that kind of quality. The compliment is well received.
Thanks to Eldorado & FlyingAl for sharing. Excellent work!
No thanks to Katanawannabeable to photograph. Recently read Katana posts from August 8th & September 16th bashing others and TrueView photos. Please feel free to share your "accurate" photos Katana.
@KatanaPilot said:
I'm curious....of all the people here praising the quality of these images how many have seen the coins? I'll go out on a limb and say 2. The owner and the photographer....neither of which would ever say "the images are beautiful but inaccurate". It's just staggering that people will write "Nice coins, nice images".
It's just mind boggling that nearly all collectors, in a day and age when anyone with a camera, a computer and two days to invest can make ANY coin look great, "assume" the images are accurate. It's like nobody cares about facts. Every single person that owns a True View imaged coin KNOWS they're juiced up yet everyone pretends like they're not.
It's like intelligent thought has been rinsed from the collector mind.
And the worst part....you'll all gang up on me and put the lip to me for speaking truth just to pacify insecurity. Hell, I'll probably get banned (this site is no place for truth).
Here's a thought....how about collectors ban together to bring integrity and knowledge back to the hobby instead of just raw ego and greed?
@KatanaPilot what's your point?
So the original post was someone sharing some coins they were proud of, some photos they wanted to share with the community.
Who are you to come along and assert this kind of negativity?
Who are you to come along and insult people for saying "Nice coins, nice images"?
Please be careful moving forward with these sort of comments.
A person was simply sharing something with the group.
Here's a thought, how about encourage someone today, this hour, this week.
Say something nice.
Bonus points. Find someone you may not agree with, and compliment them.
JUST A THOUGHT.
Nice! @FlyingAl, how do you capture all that luster? I assume it has something to do with the angle of lighting you use?
Whenever I try to photograph a lustrous coin I can get some of it, but usually in a band across the face of the coin, I can't seem to capture the luster across the fields in multiple different spots like you did, if you're willing to share some tips I'd really appreciate it!
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@WilliamF said:
Nice! @FlyingAl, how do you capture all that luster? I assume it has something to do with the angle of lighting you use?
Whenever I try to photograph a lustrous coin I can get some of it, but usually in a band across the face of the coin, I can't seem to capture the luster across the fields in multiple different spots like you did, if you're willing to share some tips I'd really appreciate it!
I use two LED lamps with adjustable heights and angles. I usually place them at 10 and 2, almost touching the front of my camera lens. I find that I get the best lighting for the majority of coins at that angle, though for some coins I do change it. That's really it!
@KatanaPilot --- Since we're all about integrity, truth and knowledge today: I have sent from 50-100 coins/medals to PCGS, either to graded or reholdered, to specifically have them imaged using the TrueView service. Every one of those images was a very accurate representation of what the coin looked like in-hand. One oft overlooked aspect of the TrueView service is that the coins are photographed raw, no plastic to interfere with the light.
I think it's good that we are free to discuss these sort of topics here but you should tread lightly or you'll get your wish. Also, hold on to the thought you might be wrong because the images posted by the OP look normal and not enhanced. If anything, the black background might be the cause of your suspicion.
@Maywood said:
One oft overlooked aspect of the TrueView service is that the coins are photographed raw, no plastic to interfere >with the light.
This is the real key with TV's - shooting raw means you don't have reflections in the plastic and you can place the lights where they will best capture the the color and light up the fields of the coin, where if there was plastic, the light would just beam back into the lens. Here is an example:
SH View in the slab:
Identical coin shot raw, with lights placed to capture the toning in the True View:
Both images are accurate and completely dependent on light placing and how it reflects off the surfaces - straight on - SH View, you get the rich brown color, lights put back farther and angled to the surfaces, you get the colors shown in the TV.
Flying Al's shots above as he notes are straight on high angled with lights next to the lens similar to my SH View. With this technique he was able to capture the rich frost in the devices of the 1881 proof quarter and the deep mirrors (dark fields), and the strong contrast between the fields and devices. The TV, again shooting raw brings out the colors and lights up the fields:
Two different types of images, both sets fantastic for capturing different aspects of the gorgeous coin, and both accurate depending on the interplay of light with the coin.
I appreciate that PCGS offers a photography service. However, I find that many TVs appear to have a red emphasis that distorts the actual appearance of the coin. Other times, particularly with copper, this red emphasis darkens the appearance.
Here's an example comparing one of my coins - TV first, @robec second:
Bob's photo is much closer to the in-hand view and thus I prefer his work most times compared to TVs.
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Like the 1905 most as the luster appears very strong and I bet it sets off that rim toning quite nicely in hand.
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The 05-o is really stunning in hand. The photo is very accurate, and the luster just jumps off the coin...one of my favs, and a fairly rare date too. Thanks!!!
Great coins and pictures! I'm drooling over that proof. Is there anything @FlyingAl can't do?
Congratulations to @FlyingAl , as the photo quality and layout look phenomenal! It’s very difficult to capture luster in a two-dimensional photo. Naturally, the superb coins of @Eldorado9 finish everything off!
Steve
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Very nice images and displays! @FlyingAl
Great coins!! @Eldorado9
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Awesome! You have the best Barbers @Eldorado9! I think my favorite is the 1905, although hard to choose.
Really nice coins... I like that 1896....Those pictures are superb. Thanks @Eldorado9 and @FlyingAl. Cheers, RickO
Thanks all for the kind words! And @FlyingAl for the photo skills and digital mastery! I've been a loyal TrueView guy, but I might be switching my allegiance here to the @FlyingAl photo studio!
Thank you all for the kind comments! You may notice a difference between the TrueViews and my photos, which I have two reasons for. The first is that I tried my best to show what the coin looked like in the majority of angles in hand (usually phenomenal). The second is that I don't currently have the capability to light up mirrors on proofs without bringing in so much slab glare that the photos are usable. My images are far from professional, but it can be fun to try with coins of this caliber!
It was super cool to do a show and tell with @Eldorado9 this weekend and take some pictures of his fantastic coins. It was one of the best experiences of my numismatic career, and I don't think I'll ever forget seeing so many amazing coins in one place. It was like seeing the Bass Collection, but a bit better.
Coin Photographer.
Beautiful coins and photos!!
- Bob -
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Cool photos and love the 41 walker
05O is stunning, as are they all. Great photography of great coins.
Jim
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Nice work. There are a few in these parts who can put on a clinic. Those show color especially clearly.
Great looking images!! Yes, shooting proofs with fields lit up through slabs is not an easy task. Makes you a bit envious of the crew at PCGS being able to shoot most coins raw.
I'm curious....of all the people here praising the quality of these images how many have seen the coins? I'll go out on a limb and say 2. The owner and the photographer....neither of which would ever say "the images are beautiful but inaccurate". It's just staggering that people will write "Nice coins, nice images".
It's just mind boggling that nearly all collectors, in a day and age when anyone with a camera, a computer and two days to invest can make ANY coin look great, "assume" the images are accurate. It's like nobody cares about facts. Every single person that owns a True View imaged coin KNOWS they're juiced up yet everyone pretends like they're not.
It's like intelligent thought has been rinsed from the collector mind.
And the worst part....you'll all gang up on me and put the lip to me for speaking truth just to pacify insecurity. Hell, I'll probably get banned (this site is no place for truth).
Here's a thought....how about collectors ban together to bring integrity and knowledge back to the hobby instead of just raw ego and greed?
Great images and great coins. I would prefer to see more coin and less background, but stunning nonetheless, they have that wow factor.
Best, SH
And contentiousness?
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Fantastic Images & Coins!
Luckily for you, nobody but the owner or the photographer stated anything about the accuracy of the photos.
I do, however, appreciate that my images appeared so good that you compared them to TrueViews. I am surprised anyone would see my images as that kind of quality. The compliment is well received.
Coin Photographer.
Thanks to Eldorado & FlyingAl for sharing. Excellent work!
No thanks to Katanawannabeable to photograph. Recently read Katana posts from August 8th & September 16th bashing others and TrueView photos. Please feel free to share your "accurate" photos Katana.
Takes a special skill to bring out the color on darkly toned coins. Nice effort.
Trueview Image
@KatanaPilot what's your point?
So the original post was someone sharing some coins they were proud of, some photos they wanted to share with the community.
Who are you to come along and assert this kind of negativity?
Who are you to come along and insult people for saying "Nice coins, nice images"?
Please be careful moving forward with these sort of comments.
A person was simply sharing something with the group.
Here's a thought, how about encourage someone today, this hour, this week.
Say something nice.
Bonus points. Find someone you may not agree with, and compliment them.
JUST A THOUGHT.
Nice! @FlyingAl, how do you capture all that luster? I assume it has something to do with the angle of lighting you use?
Whenever I try to photograph a lustrous coin I can get some of it, but usually in a band across the face of the coin, I can't seem to capture the luster across the fields in multiple different spots like you did, if you're willing to share some tips I'd really appreciate it!
."It's a dangerous business... going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkien_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Outstanding BST transactions as a seller, buyer and trader with: ----- mustanggt, Kliao, claudewill87, MWallace, paesan, mpbuck82, moursund, basetsb, lordmarcovan, JWP, Coin hunter 4, COINS MAKE CENTS, PerryHall, Aspie_Rocco, Braddick, DBSTrader2, SanctionII, Histman, The_Dinosaur_Man, jesbroken, CentSearcher ------ANA Member #3214817
I use two LED lamps with adjustable heights and angles. I usually place them at 10 and 2, almost touching the front of my camera lens. I find that I get the best lighting for the majority of coins at that angle, though for some coins I do change it. That's really it!
Coin Photographer.
@KatanaPilot --- Since we're all about integrity, truth and knowledge today: I have sent from 50-100 coins/medals to PCGS, either to graded or reholdered, to specifically have them imaged using the TrueView service. Every one of those images was a very accurate representation of what the coin looked like in-hand. One oft overlooked aspect of the TrueView service is that the coins are photographed raw, no plastic to interfere with the light.
I think it's good that we are free to discuss these sort of topics here but you should tread lightly or you'll get your wish. Also, hold on to the thought you might be wrong because the images posted by the OP look normal and not enhanced. If anything, the black background might be the cause of your suspicion.
This is the real key with TV's - shooting raw means you don't have reflections in the plastic and you can place the lights where they will best capture the the color and light up the fields of the coin, where if there was plastic, the light would just beam back into the lens. Here is an example:
SH View in the slab:
Identical coin shot raw, with lights placed to capture the toning in the True View:
Both images are accurate and completely dependent on light placing and how it reflects off the surfaces - straight on - SH View, you get the rich brown color, lights put back farther and angled to the surfaces, you get the colors shown in the TV.
Flying Al's shots above as he notes are straight on high angled with lights next to the lens similar to my SH View. With this technique he was able to capture the rich frost in the devices of the 1881 proof quarter and the deep mirrors (dark fields), and the strong contrast between the fields and devices. The TV, again shooting raw brings out the colors and lights up the fields:
Two different types of images, both sets fantastic for capturing different aspects of the gorgeous coin, and both accurate depending on the interplay of light with the coin.
Great write-up @spacehayduke !
nice coins
I appreciate that PCGS offers a photography service. However, I find that many TVs appear to have a red emphasis that distorts the actual appearance of the coin. Other times, particularly with copper, this red emphasis darkens the appearance.
Here's an example comparing one of my coins - TV first, @robec second:
Bob's photo is much closer to the in-hand view and thus I prefer his work most times compared to TVs.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Eldo and Flying Al - good job!
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@Catbert Thank you Buddy....Gorgeous 43!!!!