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Added drop shadow to photos
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I finally took the time to learn how to add a drop shadow to my photos. I think it makes the overall presentation so much better with just that little addition.
How do you think I did? Too light or dark? Too big too small? Don't care?
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show it without.
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I didn't make photos without. But I can later tonight.
Pretty good. What are you using to create the drop shadows?
Looks nice.
I like it!
I really like them and I think they add a bit of definition against the background:
Gimp. version 2.6.10 I think. It's free
I like your drop shadow a lot. I think I need to increase the diameter of mine. I only brought it out 7 pixels from the edge of the coin.
Love the drop shadow & white background...
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I don't want this done to photos of coins I'm looking to purchase .
Is that because you like to save the photos? Or you just don't like drop shadow on any coin photos?
The more shadow the more you can detract from the coin.
Looks nice. Is this something that can be added to an existing photo or do you have to start all over?
I think it could be added. I haven't tried, though.
This!
For me, it distracts from the coin. I would rather NOT have a shadow and have the photo with a dark/black background.
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I think it looks nice , I just meant I don't want sellers adding drop shadows to photos of coins they are trying to sell to conceal issues or make the coin look better than it will in hand if I buy it.
What is 'drop shadow'?? For those of us not photographically inclined....Cheers, RickO
The only way a drop shadow would conceal any issues is if it was added on top of a portion of the coin.
Just a simple addition around the parimeter of a coin to create the appearance of a shadow.
looking at those coins they look more appealing with the back shadow.
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I prefer without it.
Drop shadows are usually reserved for illustrations, and not where decisions will be made.
Photoshop and other image manipulation software have very easy-to-use drop shadow and other functions built in. No need for a bunch of cutting, pasting, etc.
Agree!
I don’t have photoshop. Just a free program that is far less sophisticated.
So it takes several steps and minutes to get the shadow there.
I think it dulls the sharpness of any detail. IMO. Peace Roy
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A drop shadow should have no effect on the clarity of the image; it is entirely outside the edge of the original image.
I like the ones with the least shadow. It looks like the right size of the coin's thickness and gives depth to the photo.
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I very much prefer WITH the shadow, but too much or too little can be distracting. The photo in your first post looks good to me.
I don't care for it. I think, to my eyes, that it might hide issues with the rims.
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