Poll: Do you enjoy coin photography?
RYK
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I personally do not enjoy coin photography. I find it to be frustrating, time-consuming, and unrewarding. It detracts from my participation in the hobby. Of course, I stink at coin photography, but even if I were better, I do not think I would like it.
Some people here are excellent photographers, and I believe it enhances their participation in the hobby. I would guess that both Russ and mgoodm3 are in this category and likely many others. There is also probably a group that does not like it so much but perfunctorily images coins to have pictures while the coins are in the safety deposit box, to sell coins on ebay, etc.
Do you enjoy coin photography?
Some people here are excellent photographers, and I believe it enhances their participation in the hobby. I would guess that both Russ and mgoodm3 are in this category and likely many others. There is also probably a group that does not like it so much but perfunctorily images coins to have pictures while the coins are in the safety deposit box, to sell coins on ebay, etc.
Do you enjoy coin photography?
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<< <i>No, I don't care for it. >>
I sometimes run across a hard to photograph coin, but I take it as a challenge.
And I don't believe mgoodm3 when he says "No, I don't care for it." It is very hard for me to believe that anyone who takes so many good photos doesn't enjoy it.
Jerry
Chris
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
<< <i>Yes, I enjoy both taking and looking at pictures of my coins. >>
Collecting since the 1980's
Morgan Dollars Circ. Strikes
- Basic Set - Varieties - Prooflike Basic Set - Date Set
- Carson City - Early S Mint Short Set - Mintmark Type Set
Morgan Dollars Proof
- Basic Set - Varieties
Peace Circ.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>I'd enjoy it if I were good at it. >>
My omnicoin collection (or how my coin photography has progressed)
Especially when you agree to take detail pictures of each individual coin for the consigner...it must be so tedious.
42/92
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Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
I find registry sets rather boring without good supporting photographs. All mint state coins are not created equal and I really like to see the eye appeal strength of pieces in a registry set. I'm constantly trying to perfect my photographs and digital imaging skills. The latest status is evident for dimes with my NGC Seated Dime registry set.
My OmniCoin Collection
My BankNoteBank Collection
Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
<< <i>Sometimes I love it, sometimes I don't, and sometimes it's just work. I'm lucky in that I get the chance to image some pretty cool stuff. That's on the top of the fun scale. But, I also have to image some pretty boring stuff like, say for example, circulated Merc sets.
Russ, NCNE >>
How do you know what a circulated Merc is ? You cannot even grade Mercs let alone tell the difference. I suppose you just might get a PO-1 correct, maybe.
Ken
TorinoCobra71
But when I stopped to think about the ability to show, discuss, and get opinions about my coins, (and so many other's coins), I had to vote that it enhances my participation.
09/07/2006
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
It's like flossing. I do it, but I don't enjoy it that much.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Yes I do. I came into collecting with a photography background, so it was natural for me. That being said, imaging coins presents problems not found in normal photography which keeps in new and exciting.
I really enjoy it because I keep the vast majority of my coins at the bank, and the photographs allows me to enjoy them in spite of this fact.
Have fun...Mike
This general question (a good one) has two answers.
I enjoy looking at other peoples photos because I appreciate how difficult it is. When it's your own coin you can deal with it. But there's nothing more humbling than taking multiple images of someone elses beautiful coin and trying to satisfy them with just one of them. Owners of outstanding coins know them like the back of their hand and you can't fool them. At best you can usually only satisfy them with a nice idea of what their coin actually looks like in person. That's the best I can do, anyway.
As for the actual act of imaging coins, I love it. Micro photography of little pieces of scupture, often under plastic and often with amazing translucent color, is like trying to swat a mosquito with a chop stick. It drives you nuts but when you finally nail the little sucker you appreciate the simple pleasures of life.