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I was checking out Mark Goodman's book today so

SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797 ✭
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I took a couple pics.......same coin.....fantastic book Markimage

I don't have a setup for taking photos of any kind much less coins, I have a Sony 5.1 Cyber-Shot, a little tripod, and a 60W desk lamp, anyway the first pic is the way I have been shooting pics,
The second set is using a couple tips from the book......still a long way to go, but Marks method made this old peace dollar look like a Satin Proof.

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Here are a couple more of a Kennedy obverse....all (3) are the same coin.

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  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,003 ✭✭✭✭✭
    WOW!!! That before and after is amazing.

    I sent my check off for a copy a few days ago; now I really can't wait to receive it.
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  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,045 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "How changed from what he once was!"
    Beauty pic.
  • holeinone1972holeinone1972 Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭
    G T F O........................ W O W what a difference.


    Flabbergasted at best.




    W O W
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  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just opened my package about five minutes ago. BTW his service is great and the book looks fantistic. Just paging though it I already picked up on one thing I have been having problems with. His tips on lighting will help us all be better.
    Thanks Mark!!! And for those of you still wondering where you can get the book check out his listing on the BST board.
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  • greghansengreghansen Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭
    Just got mine today too. Can't wait to put it to work.

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  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    Oh my God. That Peace Dollar picture is amazing! Almost looks like one of those "artist renderings" that we see on the US Mint Website. AWESOME!
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  • tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    How does one go about purchasing a copy of Mark's book? I guess I need to get on the band wagon.
    Tom

  • Tvac897Tvac897 Posts: 1,478
    Amazing images.
    -Rome is Burning

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>How does one go about purchasing a copy of Mark's book? I guess I need to get on the band wagon. >>



    Buy direct from him on the BST. Contact him via PM.

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  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    I have the book but haven't had time to use it. WOW. What page is this amazin tip on? --Jerry
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just started it
    it's required forum reading
    LCoopie = Les
  • MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I received my copy today. I can't wait to read it, as I need ALL the help I can get! image
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  • Top50SetBuilderTop50SetBuilder Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    looks like I NEED THAT BOOK!!!
  • 21Walker21Walker Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭
    Got mine in the mail today, can't wait to get into it..............Rick
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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,082 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dramatic improvement on that Peace piece.




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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Nice shots. Big difference. What did you do differently?
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  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797 ✭

    Nice shots. Big difference. What did you do differently?

    I backed off with the camera and the light about 18 inches, also changed the angle of the lighting,
    I used to angle the coin, now I will shoot them straight on for this kind of photo,and only angle the lighting.
    I briefly read his section on shooting coins that are slabbed today, those are next.
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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    Big improvement!

    (As General Joseph-Simon Gallieni said: “En bien, voilà au moins qui n’est pas banal!”)
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,932 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I NEED that book! It will be $ well spent...
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  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭


    << <i>How does one go about purchasing a copy of Mark's book? I guess I need to get on the band wagon. >>



    Go to Amazon and search "books" for "Mark Goodman." Buy the one that is on Numismatic Photography.

    I'm still awaiting my copy. I bundled it with some other books. I think the order is being held until all my books are available to ship in a single shipment. (free shipping)
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was checking out the book today for the first time. There were seven Three Rivers Collection coins in the book. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>How does one go about purchasing a copy of Mark's book? I guess I need to get on the band wagon. >>

    Go to Amazon and search "books" for "Mark Goodman." Buy the one that is on Numismatic Photography. >>

    Buy it directly from Mark. $25, free shipping, fast service, and autographed!

    (Is it acceptable to post his email address?)
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>How does one go about purchasing a copy of Mark's book? I guess I need to get on the band wagon. >>

    Go to Amazon and search "books" for "Mark Goodman." Buy the one that is on Numismatic Photography. >>

    Buy it directly from Mark. $25, free shipping, fast service, and autographed!

    (Is it acceptable to post his email address?) >>



    I will email Mark and ask him. image
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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,673 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm enjoying it, too, though I have yet to get any of the necessary equipment.

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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    So does Mark get a cut from your improved eBay sales after the photo improvements?

    Seriously, nice photos, Sumo!
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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    great job there...if i ever give imaging a try n buy some equip...his book is first on the list
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  • CasmanCasman Posts: 3,935 ✭✭
    """but Marks method made this old peace dollar look like a Satin Proof."""



    I got mine a long time ago but no time to play coins at the moment. Based on the above statement, which shot best resembles the coin in hand? Does it look like a satin proof or more like photo 1?
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Fantastic, glad to have you on board. You are officially part of the addicted to photography club. image
  • NHSBaseballNHSBaseball Posts: 2,470 ✭
    That is an amazing difference. I have GOT to buy that book. All of my photos look worse than your "before" pictures.
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