Lighting Question/Poll

BECOKA

Just curious what most folks think.

Do you prefer lighting to be slightly darker allowing for shadows and a little more character or do you like the coin fully lit up removing the shadows and making some of the details seem dull?

Shadows (2 lights):


Lit Up (3 lights):

robec

I like the shadows. They seem to show all the contours and details of the coin better, although both you images do a great job with that.

stinkinlincoln

Which ever one looks like the coin in hand more.

BECOKA

<< <i>Which ever one looks like the coin in hand more.

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Well, the funny thing about photos is most of them do look like a coin in hand it just depends on the angle you look at it.

guitarwes

I like the 2 light pic. The colors on the fully lit one seem to fade a bit.

really great pics by the way.

Dropdaflag

<< <i>Which ever one looks like the coin in hand more.

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DennisH

Both look great to me, but I suspect the 3-light shot is more representative of the coin under most ambient light situations.

relicsncoins

I like the first one better. What type of lights are you usning, and how far away from the coin are they?

BECOKA

<< <i>I like the first one better. What type of lights are you usning, and how far away from the coin are they? >>



Not sure what brand they are but they are 23W CFL's and are about 18" away from the coin.

LindeDad

I like the 3 light image. Been looking for another Ott light to add to my set up.

mgoodm3

the 2 light is a little too contrasty for me (may be partly post-processing).

DieClash

There's something to be said about contrast. I like contrast, BTW. But I'm learning and I've found with some toned Morgans, tha t a one-light solution is better than two, not to mention three!

Constantine

I like the lit up picture because the T & E in states shows pretty toning. But in the shadow photo it is just a dark shadow.