Black background is certainly more professional, IMO

morgansforever

First attempt at going with the black look, I like it, gives it a bit of pop.
I'm hooked on the look now that I've made a bit of progress.
Next will be cropping out the insert and laying behind the pic, should be interesting.
Plenty of time now being UE.
Scott

EDIT: Looking at the image it's clear I have to crop a bit tighter around the coin

blu62vette

The black is much cleaner and gives the coin pop but does show more cropping mistakes.

BaseballAbs

It's looking pretty good to me.

GeorgeKellogg

I agree. One downside is that the black background uses a lot of ink (if one prints the image).

mrearlygold

messydesk

<< <i>I agree. One downside is that the black background uses a lot of ink (if one prints the image). >>


I never print these myself. I can get much better quality at lower cost by ordering prints online or going to Costco.

morgansforever

IMO a coin image looks better when the two images are separated a bit.
Before I was stitching the two images together and they sorta mashed together at the rim.
Now I have control of how much space in between the images.
Drizzle out side, great day to get my photo editing on

ajaan

I like black background also. Apologies for the 'foreign' coin.

Zoins

<< <i>

<< <i>I agree. One downside is that the black background uses a lot of ink (if one prints the image). >>


I never print these myself. I can get much better quality at lower cost by ordering prints online or going to Costco. >>



It's possible to set up a website that automatically creates photos with black or white backgrounds and other elements depending on the request.

The PCGS system does this will add backgrounds / shadows depending on the style of photo requested (TrueView, CoinFacts, SecurePlus).

ambro51

Sometimes I use an old print or book page as a background. Raw coins, no slabs.