Critique Of Photography
Zsmartie
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I am looking for some constructive criticism of my photography. In my collecting I find the photography a big part of my enjoyment. Maybe even more enjoyable than the collecting of the coins. So I am looking for ideas to make my photos even better. Thanks.
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not bad, color balance is off, need to white balance your camera to your lights.
I noticed that. I thought it was just my laptop as it changes color toward evening. So I am working on it. Thanks.
Looks pretty good. The coins are well done. It's the holders that are not right. Try the coplor balance ErrorOnCoins suggests.
Nice.
Wish I could do so well.
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WOW!
Me too! I still can't figure out good lighting position in relation to where the coin sits. Of course, I don't have a studio set up and lots of gadgets like some of the folks on the forum. I always look to improve in this area!
while on this. does anyone have easy recommendations or links to get something to shoot proof coins i already have a copystand etc.
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If you're working with a laptop that you notice has color shifting issues and you really enjoy photography of any sort, you owe it to yourself to look into a good external monitor that supports the full sRGB color gamut. Using a laptop display that has mediocre color rendition ams is unallocated will give you white balance nightmares.
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I can suggest no improvements, since they look fantastic to me.
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Nice coins = Nice photos
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I have a standard copy/camera stand. Then I have two standard clamp on desk lights positioned with one shining in at 10 o'clock and one at 2 o'clock. They are set high at the same height of the camera. The bulbs I am using are Cree 5000K. The camera is a Canon with a Tamron 90mm Macro lens. I use manual focus and f stop of 10. That slow I have to use the electronic trigger.
Looks pretty good. Far,far better than I could ever get.
Proofs are VERY hard to shoot. You need a light diffuser. Try cutting out a gallon or smaller plastic milk carton. Put it between you lights and the coin. Like a house over the coin and 3 sided will work. Just play around with it and you will see the difference it makes.
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A lot better than I could do.
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They’re pretty good. Only thing I can suggest is leave that shutter open a little bit longer. Let some more light in and brighten the coin up.
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Here is how I figured it out... see link. You will need a ring light..
https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=324472
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I think your photos are exceptional.
@ErrorsOnCoins got the white balance right...maybe the simplest of all fixes. Otherwise, you're on your way. Welcome to the photography club.
I couldn't agree more. Coin photography makes a huge difference in collecting enjoyment.
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Your photos are fine - and especially nice through the cheap plastic holder.
Your original color balance is about: R=147, G=149, B=136 assuming the white plastic is neutral. Neutral color balance would be equal values for all three primary colors.
Why does it rotate wierd?
Not sure what you mean, however, the really brilliant coins such a proof coin like yours I really have a hard time capturing the real look of a coin with my setup. Such as a brilliant 1882-s Morgan ms66. Still working on it.
The goal IMO is too show the coin in its best (but accurate) light and as it would appear to a person viewing it in person, in hand. Your pics accomplish both. Nice job. I really like the pics.
They are better than any pictures I've taken
82-S can have a very different look from other Morgans. Many have their fields polished to an exaggerated curvature when compared with other dates. This gives a deeper appearance to the cartwheel effect when tipping or rotating the coin in the light, and makes setting up your lighting different from if you shooting a bunch of 80-S or 81-S.
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