what criteria do you use to pick a "favorite" photo out of a batch
WingedLiberty1957
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Just curious what criteria you use to pick a "favorite" photo out of a choice of photos?
I recently got these two photos back from PCGS TrueView (of the same coin, a PR65 Shield Nickel) and I struggled with picking one as a master (for the database).
I actually liked BOTH. They are slightly different (though they do look very similar).
I can usually quickly pick a favorite between a choice of two, but I struggled with which one to pick as a master image.
Ultimately I picked the top image as the master, due to easier to read (see) devices and a brighter yellow color in the interior of the shield (I liked that bit of extra contrast).
But I also like the softer look of the 2nd alternate photo, a bit more pleasing to the eye (with smoother transitions) and perhaps (very) slightly better color.
Tough decision. At least I can keep both versions in my personal database.
Note that I used the master (MAX sized) TrueView photo (5757x2905 pixels) to make these black background versions. After resizing the huge master TV photo in Photoshop to a more web friendly 1100 pixel width, I saved it using a high quality (90%) JPG compression option in order to maintain the sharp detail of the master TrueView photo.
I recently got these two photos back from PCGS TrueView (of the same coin, a PR65 Shield Nickel) and I struggled with picking one as a master (for the database).
I actually liked BOTH. They are slightly different (though they do look very similar).
I can usually quickly pick a favorite between a choice of two, but I struggled with which one to pick as a master image.
Ultimately I picked the top image as the master, due to easier to read (see) devices and a brighter yellow color in the interior of the shield (I liked that bit of extra contrast).
But I also like the softer look of the 2nd alternate photo, a bit more pleasing to the eye (with smoother transitions) and perhaps (very) slightly better color.
Tough decision. At least I can keep both versions in my personal database.
Note that I used the master (MAX sized) TrueView photo (5757x2905 pixels) to make these black background versions. After resizing the huge master TV photo in Photoshop to a more web friendly 1100 pixel width, I saved it using a high quality (90%) JPG compression option in order to maintain the sharp detail of the master TrueView photo.
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The first photo is much more in-focus than the second.
Sometimes I will combine different obverse and reverse shots.
Here I would use the First Photo's Obverse with the Second Photo's Reverse
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<< <i>First thing I look for is - Is the image sharp and focused?
The first photo is much more in-focus than the second.
Sometimes I will combine different obverse and reverse shots.
Here I would use the First Photo's Obverse with the Second Photo's Reverse >>
I suspect that the focus is the same, and what Stone is seeing is the higher contrast of the 1st. He might be a darker, richer" type of photo guy...
On my monitor, the top photo has better detail, better sharpness (especially around the wreath), and a better overall look.
<< <i>For me it's just a seat-of-the-pants eye appeal thing.
On my monitor, the top photo has better detail, better sharpness (especially around the wreath), and a better overall look. >>
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<< <i>I would choose the one that portrays the coin most honestly. Every image is a compromise, so you do the best you can. >>
Assuming the compromise is a wash, I would choose the top over the bottom. IMHO, the difference between the sharpness is more pronounced than the contrast/saturation.
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