Which is the better image?

[Revenant]

I'm working on overhauling my registry pictures and I wanted to ask everyone what they thought looked better, the "raw" image, or the edited version with the white corrected?

[jesbroken]

Somewhere in between, would be my recommendation, but then I am a poor photographer at best.

Jim

[TwoKopeiki]

Your first image looks way under-exposed. I don't think white balance is an issue in either of those two.

 

Regards,

 

~Roman

[ant]

Somewhere in between, would be my recommendation, but then I am a poor photographer at best.

Jim

 

im with him! the first is a tad dark and shady while the 2nd is bright and blinding. the brightness keeps me looking at the letering.

[bsshog40]

I would keep trying for a little better original look.

[MikeKing]

i agree that something in between would be much better. what kind of lighting are you using? camera?

[zrlevin]

You appear to be using the milk carton technique; I would abandon that in favor of direct lighting on this coin.

[rbrown4]

I agree, somewhere in between, something that shows the lustre and brilliance of the coin.

 

Rey

[physics-fan3.14]

You need more light on the original picture. Try again, and let us see how it comes out.

[MikeKing]

yep, direct lighting and get rid of the milk carton.

also, if i have difficulty with a coin, i often just set the camera's timer and hold the holder in my hand, move it about until i find the best position under the light. do that 10-20 times and one of those shots might be just perfect for your needs.

[Coindude]

Somewhere in between, would be my recommendation, but then I am a poor photographer at best.

Jim

I'm with this one!