Franklin Half pic shows I'm getting there.

Hi all,

Yes, I'm still working on my photos. I am to the point where I was getting some good pictures with my point & shoot digital camera, but am not happy with the detail. Thus, my purchase of a digital SLR.

Before I go any further, I want to commend WFK for his just started group of journal entries about photography. I've always felt more heads are better than one, so I've been reading his journal entries in hopes of picking up some tips & ideas for my photos. So, THANKS WFK.

Anyway, I've been experimenting all week with my digital SLR and today I feel I'm finally on the right track. My 2 biggest stumbling blocks have been white balance and losing detail. I feel both of these are a factor of lighting. So earlier this afternoon I took up a small flourescent fixture I have downstairs in collecting central to try out. It has 2 small Cool White bulbs in it, and I've been using it for my point and shoot pics of my raw coins. Well, wonder of wonders, my white balance setting on my SLR (while still not perfect) is much, MUCH better for the flourescents.

So, here is a pic of my 1956 FBL Franklin obverse. I love the detail that shows up, the lettering looks more 3D, which I pefer, and the only bad point is I'm not getting the light coverage, as there is a big darker spot on the right side at the 3 o'clock position.

Still, this brightens my day. Hope you enjoy the picture.