What do you think of this image???

Bruceswar · August 27, 2006 2:42PM

Your Thoughts? This is one I just shot a few days ago.

Edited to add a 2nd picture.

curly · August 27, 2006 2:49PM

I like it. It's better than any image that I can do. I like the coin too.

Bruceswar · August 27, 2006 2:52PM

The coin is a Proof btw.

airplanenut · August 27, 2006 2:57PM

Very nice image, and I know those are hard to photograph... who slabbed it?

Bruceswar · August 27, 2006 3:01PM

This was cracked out of a PCGS holder. It made the photo process much easier.

NumisOxide · August 27, 2006 3:04PM

I've tried to capture colors like that on my proofs before and I know how difficult it is. I think you did a great job. Pretty quarter.

Bruceswar · August 27, 2006 3:23PM

This is a coin from a fellow board member who sent it to me to photo.

stev32k · August 27, 2006 8:50PM

Good shots, I know how difficult it is to photograph proofs like that one. There is a technique called HDR that I've always wanted to try on a proof like that one. Basically it involves taking two or more shots at different exposure values - one for the field and one for the devices then combining them in photoshop. Proofs have such such a wide dynamic range that a digital camera can only capture a part. You have to choose between over or under exposure and HDR might be just the answer. If I had more time I would give it a try. I've seen it done on landscape shots where there are both shadows and bright sunlit details and the results are pretty spectacular, and very natural looking.

P.S. Here's a link to the tutorial link

MikeInFL · August 28, 2006 12:20AM

The first image is very well exposed, but not in focus.

The second image is in focus, but overexposed.

I'd like one in-between...Mike

mercurydimeguy · August 28, 2006 1:16AM

Don't you think that images such as this tend to hide the coin's imperfections?

I've photographed proofs before in such a way that a coin would look sunning! Mirrors that rival the Hubble space telescope. A PR71++. Then, you can photograph it in such a way that would should hairlines, abrasions, and other imperfections in general -- as the coin actually looks in hand if you were to show it to someone.

Any thoughts on this topic?

stev32k · August 28, 2006 1:34AM

It's very easy to hide imperfections - over exposure, adjusting lighting angles, using reflecters, or some combination of these and you can hide about anything. There are some sellers on ebay that are well known for posting grossly over exposed images that hide just about every thing on the coin.

Bruceswar · August 28, 2006 3:59PM

<< <i>Don't you think that images such as this tend to hide the coin's imperfections?

I've photographed proofs before in such a way that a coin would look sunning! Mirrors that rival the Hubble space telescope. A PR71++. Then, you can photograph it in such a way that would should hairlines, abrasions, and other imperfections in general -- as the coin actually looks in hand if you were to show it to someone.

Any thoughts on this topic? >>

You bring up a good point, but on this coins there is really none to speak of other than the scratch at 11 o clock. The coin in hand looks alot like image 2, but image 1 was just soo cool looking when I shot it I had to share it. I did not color enchance either one.

rainbowroosie · August 29, 2006 6:57AM

very nice

DickyBetz · August 29, 2006 7:08AM

The second image is much better than the first. Very nice.

HTubbs · August 29, 2006 7:09AM

You're getting better Bruce

ricko · August 29, 2006 7:11AM

I like the second set best.... very good... better than I could do... Cheers, RickO

ABC123 · August 29, 2006 12:04PM

AT---Don't Think, Thinking Hurts the Team---Joe Gibbs

BlindedByEgo · August 29, 2006 12:13PM

I like it a lot. Beautiful coin!

Coxe · August 29, 2006 12:16PM

<< <i>AT---Don't Think, Thinking Hurts the Team---Joe Gibbs >>

Definitely NT. That is EXACTLY what those coins should look like.

Bruceswar · August 29, 2006 2:13PM

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<< <i>AT---Don't Think, Thinking Hurts the Team---Joe Gibbs >>

Definitely NT. That is EXACTLY what those coins should look like. >>

I agree 100% NT. No Brainer!

MikeKing · August 29, 2006 2:55PM

the photos are truly excellent. I'm not seeing the coin in hand so could you please tell me, what camera your using, what lighting and how well the photo represents this particular coin in hand. oh, and are they proofs, ms?

Coppernicus · August 29, 2006 3:00PM

It's NT - no question in my mind.

Which of the pics is closest to the way the coin looks in-hand? Tha's the one I like most!

Mike

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