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1807 DBHE (edited to ask) Got Crust?
jdillane
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Of course, I looked up the variety when I first got it but did not record.
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<< <i>1807 DBH are my favorite coins and that is one great looking example >>
Having seen Fever's post on his photog set up, I am renewed in my motivation to get better equipment. My straight on shots lose the patination and when I try to capture the colors, invariably with an angle shot, distortion and loss of details results.
Awesome toning and crust.
NICE JOB!!!
K S
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
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<< <i>1807 DBH are my favorite coins and that is one great looking example >>
Having seen Fever's post on his photog set up, I am renewed in my motivation to get better equipment. My straight on shots lose the patination and when I try to capture the colors, invariably with an angle shot, distortion and loss of details results. >>
One of the things I try to do with toned coins, is take them under a light and rotate them until the color pops. Then from there, I can see the approximate angle the light needs to be at when I put it under the camera. Then I can get the lights in the right position to make the color pop out for the picture. Occasionally you need to put a small something under the coin to tilt it. Usually a small stack of post-its or a Q-tip will do.
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<< <i>1807 DBH are my favorite coins and that is one great looking example >>
Having seen Fever's post on his photog set up, I am renewed in my motivation to get better equipment. My straight on shots lose the patination and when I try to capture the colors, invariably with an angle shot, distortion and loss of details results. >>
One of the things I try to do with toned coins, is take them under a light and rotate them until the color pops. Then from there, I can see the approximate angle the light needs to be at when I put it under the camera. Then I can get the lights in the right position to make the color pop out for the picture. Occasionally you need to put a small something under the coin to tilt it. Usually a small stack of post-its or a Q-tip will do. >>
Thanks for the tip. I really need to get one of those copy stands so the camera can be steadied while looking down on the coin. Last year, I bought a cloud dome but it really did not help at all. A couple yrs ago I experimented with a cut out 1 gal milk carton and that did seem to help diffuse the light somewhat.