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Thanks to Frattlaw, I'm getting help with imaging - what do you folks think of these?

coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
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He shot them and I reviewed and/or edited them.....

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  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Must....resist....arrows...and....rays....coin.... image

    The photos are great!

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  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Mark, they look great, but I don't like the lighting on the 07 obverse. It needs to be more diffuse, and the surface in sharper focus. JMO

    BTW - Nice stuff. image
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  • flyingcougar13flyingcougar13 Posts: 321 ✭✭
    Mark,

    imageThose are very nice pictures! I could use some photography tips from Frattlaw.

    Keith
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  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    Mark:

    I'm looking for a large cent and a seated quarter with rays and arrows for my type set. You selling these?
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Nice photos. getting a little glare off of the slab on the obv of the eagle, move the light slightly away.
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  • CoinAddictCoinAddict Posts: 5,571 ✭
    Very nice pics and coins.image
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  • Catch22Catch22 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭
    Wow, those are great. I can see the earwax in Liberty's ear.


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  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Very nice, Mark.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Excellent photography. I think the best coin photographers anywhere participate in this forum. Any major dealer or auction house would be improved by this quality work.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    How could a couple of lawyers pull that off?

    Nice images, Mark. You two obviously make a good team. image

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  • DominusDeusDominusDeus Posts: 993 ✭
    F'n love that large cent.
  • puffpuff Posts: 1,475
    Super nice pics Mark..... But where's the Walkers!imageimage
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1907 $10 is gorgeous. I agree with Mark G. I think the photograph is catching some glare (and scratches) from the holder on the obverse image. The reverse is stunning. The 1907 (No Motto) issue seems so much less cluttered than the subsequent years. I will have to count my change at the end of this weekend...
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • EVillageProwlerEVillageProwler Posts: 5,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Any major dealer or auction house would be improved by this quality work.

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    J/K. Seriously -- nice pics!

    I am certain that Feldini is already contemplating the logistics of having to image a large quantity of coins in a compressed time span. We all know that Rome wasn't built in a day, and this is a very nice beginning.

    Feldini, feel free to PM me if you wish to discuss imaging. I'll do my best to respond timely.

    EVP

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  • oldcameoproofsguyoldcameoproofsguy Posts: 3,174 ✭
    Frattlaw has produced some exceptional images! He is definitely very skilled at imaging coins.
    what type of camera is he using?

    The large cent looks like the white balance was off just a fuzz. The color on the NGC or ANACs background is a little purple.

    The exposure on the ten dollar gold is about 1/3 to 2/3 stops over. It is not so overexposed that the image couldn't be corrected in photoshop though. I think that you were trying to show the greenish toning on the coin as well. It looks like from the greenish amber hue in the background of the ANACs or NGC holder that the image may have been slightly compensated in photoshop to highlight the originality of the coin. May I suggest correcting the white balance and shooting the coin with OTT lighting. OTT lighting really brings out green tones in a coin.

    The seated quarter is dead on. I can't imagine a better image of that coin! The exposure, white balance and detail are perfect. It also has the look that I'm starting to gravitate towards as a collector.image

    I'm not trying to be really critical, It's just that I am working hard at correcting the same types of problems with my own images. There are always small bugs to work out. Every coin is different and images different; it's always hit or miss.
  • GooberGoober Posts: 980 ✭✭✭
    What grade is on the seated 1/4? That's one beaut!
    Prost!

    Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
  • krazyace5krazyace5 Posts: 177
    Sweet pics, sweet coins, very sweet large cent.
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  • FrattLawFrattLaw Posts: 3,290 ✭✭


    << <i>There are always small bugs to work out. >>



    Hey, don't give Feld anymore ideas. He already wants me back tomorrow to do some more!!!!imageimage

  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭
    excellent photos mark better than most on the web and better than a few major auction compaines

    by a long shot

    you can see the coin overall and get a pretty good look see if someone is interested

    michael
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Someone is getting very good with their camera.
    Bill

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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think the best coin photographers anywhere participate in this forum. image


    EVP, you are included in this elite group. Someday, I hope to obtain this level of skill--or the ability to hire someone with it--to photograph my collection.

    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Those are really good images Mark. Frattlaw is good!image
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  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭
    Man I love that eagle!!!image

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  • mhammermanmhammerman Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭
    I too must resist the rays and arrows on that seated quarter...that is a beautiful, beautiful coin. Thank goodness I have settled on the indians and am not easily distracted. Must stay focused! Those are beautiful coins goinguy.
  • poorguypoorguy Posts: 4,317 ✭
    Mark, the coins are all fantastically beautiful. Excellent photos. The drool factor is reaching dangerous levels. That 1838 large cent has such a beautiful color to it. I am amazed at how well the picture displays it.

    The plastic on the holder is scratched on the obverse and the photo needs to be a tad sharper. The area above liberty's forehead in the head dress is too out of focus. Also, the scratches on the holder should be removed before it is published. I took the liberty of taking them out of your pic using photoshop just for chits and giggles. I couldn't tell whether some of the marks were on the coin or on the holder so I only removed the most obvious. Naturally, having the coin in-hand will help you decide which marks to remove.

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  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK Mark you're back on my "ok to buy from" list image


    where are the merc's image oh and YSE perhaps we can do a grade guess here - seems relayer is up to something





    Marc
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    Thanks to all of you for your comments and helpful feedback and tips, some of which are way beyond my current capabilities. But, as soon as I get a new camera, I will be working on it, I assure you.

    You see, Frattlaw/Michael convinced me through his great images with his camera, and with "legal" arguments and direct evidence (in the form of terrible pics with my camera) that mine was worthless - damn attorneys image

    Despite that, I want to issue a special thanks him for his invaluable help and for putting up with me for MANY hours yesterday. image Michael, I look forward to your next visit....I'm thinking some time next week? imageimage

    In answer to those of you who asked about the grades....

    The 1838 Coronet Large Cent is NGC MS66BN, the 1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter is PCGS MS64 and the 1907 $10 Indian is NGC MS65.
  • oldcameoproofsguyoldcameoproofsguy Posts: 3,174 ✭


    << <i>Michael, I look forward to your next visit....I'm thinking some time next week? >>



    I'm looking forward to seeing more images!image
  • LAWMANLAWMAN Posts: 1,274 ✭✭
    Those pics are extraordinary. They really bring out the art of the coins. Nice, nice job.
    DSW
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    SOLD!
  • ZerbeZerbe Posts: 587 ✭✭
    Congratulations Mike and Mark. Michael has started from scratch on photography and is now up there with the best. Who was that other lawyer with the girlie name ? Adrian ? Just kidding Adrian; miss your great photos.
  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Nice pics, copper & gold in NGC slabs are tough! I'll take that large cent...
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