1919 Buffalo...Which set of images do you prefer?

Crazy4Coins

It seems when trying to take photos of toned coins, you can't quite capture luster, toning and details all in one image. At least I haven't been able to figure out how yet.

Which set of images do you prefer- A, B or C ?....and why if you wish to comment.

A


B


C

DIMEMAN

I pick A....looks more like what I think the coin looks like.

Shamika

I don't like A. The contrast is such that shadows might be hiding something behind the Indian's feathers.

I don't like B since there is a glare on the obverse.

I prefer C. Crystal clear images and complete visibility.

blu62vette

I would go with C but would back the lights away to get rid of the glare.

LochNESS

The hip bone is one of the two key characteristics when grading, so I would go with set A, which shows a nicely rounded hip bone.

The groove above the knot, on the Indian's hair, is the other characteristic, and again set A implies a deeper groove than the other pics (probably due to heavier shadows?)

My two cents

coinbuf

Without seeing the coin I'd say that I like C the best, seems the best lit and overall the most balanced pic.

nwcoast

<< <i>Without seeing the coin I'd say that I like C the best, seems the best lit and overall the most balanced pic. >>

rec78

I choose A--is the clearest and shows the most detail. B seems a little mushy.

etexmike

I like the A images but the C pics are a close second.

Nice looking Buff by the way.


Mike

jesbroken

A would be my choice due to the color and lustre. Both B and C show progressively less lustre and the color even
seems muted. Nice coin though.
Thanks for sharing.
Jim

Cocoinut

A and C are both good, but C has a slight edge (better lighting).

Jim

DorkGirl

C

cape

I like the first image...... nice coin but Questionable toning....... Sorry this is my oppinion

CEOcoinshopcom

Wow, I like them ALL.... my pictures suck compared to yours..... not worthy.....

lordmarcovan

I initially thought "A".

"B" I immediately rejected, because it appears a bit too hazy from the plastic glare/reflection around 12:00 to 3:00 on the obverse, though it does show the colors nicely.

Then I noticed "A" also appears to have some hazy reflection around 9:00 to 11:00 on the obverse. Now I see why people grumble about shooting coins through plastic slabs, and why our sponsors do the TrueViews while the coin is still raw, or crack 'em out, I guess.

In the end, I had to choose "C", for the reasons mentioned above.

All the photos are pretty decent, though, and it is a lovely coin.

PS- on second look, I still say "C", but the colors sure do "pop" nicely on image "B", particularly around the left hand portion of the obverse. That shot brings out the golds nicely.

It looks like Shamika was thinking along the same lines as I was:

<< <i>I don't like A. The contrast is such that shadows might be hiding something behind the Indian's feathers.

I don't like B since there is a glare on the obverse.

I prefer C. Crystal clear images and complete visibility. >>

gyocomgd

The A images. That type of photo always depicts buffs in their best light. It takes a mundane feature such as LIBERTY and elevates it to an eye-catching strong point. They're all good images, though.

gyocomgd

The A images. That type of photo always depicts buffs in their best light. It takes a mundane feature such as LIBERTY and elevates it to an eye-catching strong point. They're all good images, though.