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Best pic you ever took!!

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FILTHYHOARD

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Congrats guys!! You all have posted some beautiful coins & pics here. I've had an inferiority complex for a LOOOOOOONG time on these boards because my earlier photos for lack of a better word looked like, well you know what I mean.

As I said many times, buying the coins are the easy part taking the photos are the hard part. (at least from my own personal experience)

I like to think that I've substantially improved with a big thanks to Mark Goodman & his Numismatic Photography book. (Very helpful & if you don't already have it, you should pick it up.)

The next 3 pics are somewhat evolutionary in my photographic development. Same coin, just taken at different stages. This 1885-o Morgan isn't one of my favorite toned coins by any means, but it has been one of the more difficult ones for me to photograph.

 

1st photo, I had NO clue about anything. (lighting, angles, etc) The pics look dark & the colors almost appear non-existent.

 

2nd photo, I might have had a clue, but I would only take pics in the daytime , using sunlight as my preferred lighting source.The colors & detail seemed OK to me at the time, but there wasn't any luster showing up

 

3rd photo, I bought Mark's book, decided to invest in a copy stand, some lights & a better camera. It's not a DSLR camera, it's a point & shoot but I'm happy with it's performance so far. The pic now looks more representative of it's "in-hand" appearance showing luster & color. (although I think I sacrificed on the details of the strike)

I know I still have a way to go as far as my photos, but I think I'm headed down the right path.

 

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robec1347

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You can see an advancement in each! (thumbs u

 

I can see you are a very good student. Very nice improvement. (thumbs u

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FILTHYHOARD

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You can see an advancement in each! (thumbs u

 

I can see you are a very good student. Very nice improvement. (thumbs u

 

And thanks again Bob, that copy stand you recommended works like a charm & definitely worth the price (thumbs u

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rrantique

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You can see an advancement in each! (thumbs u

 

I can see you are a very good student. Very nice improvement. (thumbs u

 

And thanks again Bob, that copy stand you recommended works like a charm & definitely worth the price (thumbs u

 

Looks great Hoard. You are a great student. :applause: (thumbs u

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stev32k

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Guess I'll have cheat a little and post another of my favorites. This was a very hard coin to shoot because it's so dark and it was very hard to get the strong die clashes on the reverse to show up.

 

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bsshog40

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That's a good pic Steve!

As far as proofs go, I thought this didn't turn out too bad of a shot. I still get a little glare here and there.

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FILTHYHOARD

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Don't feel bad Bobby. I always have trouble with reflections on my proof coins. I usually end of taking my pics of them at an angle. I won't get that cameo appearance, but I kind of like the way they turn out.

 

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Coindude

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Ok, this may be the new best pic I've ever taken. Absolutely incredible, I just love the way the contrast is on this coin on top of the character that's exibited on the devices. I hope you enjoy it the same as me.

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Schatzy

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Don't feel bad Bobby. I always have trouble with reflections on my proof coins. I usually end of taking my pics of them at an angle. I won't get that cameo appearance, but I kind of like the way they turn out.

 

Filthy......why don't you try using diffused lighting!!

 

I got help from Paul and it is starting to pay off!! Link

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Coindude

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Honestly, just using the right angle will take the glare off proof coins. Although, I do use diffused lighting when I take pics of my proof coins just like in the pics above. I use several different methods and keep only the best photos.

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dean1345

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My problem is not just the reflection off the proof coin but the reflection from the slab! Does anyone have any suggestions that I can try? All help is greatly appreciated.

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RareSov

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Well, I'm joinin the club. Just bought the same camera as Schatzy, it should come soon

 

What lamp do I need ? I have a single 50W halogen which I shot some pics with today on my phone, they turned out decent.. such as below

 

I also have a mini tripod coming :)

 

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Schatzy

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Well, I'm joinin the club. Just bought the same camera as Schatzy, it should come soon

 

I also have a mini tripod coming :)

 

 

Congrats!! Now you will get to waste a whole weekend learning how to use it!! lol

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FILTHYHOARD

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Filthy......why don't you try using diffused lighting!!

 

I got help from Paul and it is starting to pay off!! Link

 

I certainly will try it & thanks for the link. Only problem now is I hope I don't burn the house down :D

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HiHoAudio

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Oops...US coin.

 

I took a decent photo of a Large Cent a few years ago, when I find it I'll post it.

 

 

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bsshog40

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Oops...US coin.

 

I took a decent photo of a Large Cent a few years ago, when I find it I'll post it.

 

No indication that it has to be a US coin. Just the best pics.

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What about those of us who have never taken a picture they like? I fall into that category, but I will play along.
Fibber!! Man I wish when I took pictures of coins with colors they came out half that nice. Or maybe it's because I don't have any coins with that nice of color? Nice coin, nice pic.
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What about those of us who have never taken a picture they like? I fall into that category, but I will play along.
Fibber!! Man I wish when I took pictures of coins with colors they came out half that nice. Or maybe it's because I don't have any coins with that nice of color? Nice coin, nice pic.

 

The Truth! I have maybe like 1 or 2 photos I have ever taken. The rest have something wrong with them.

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What about those of us who have never taken a picture they like? I fall into that category, but I will play along.
Fibber!! Man I wish when I took pictures of coins with colors they came out half that nice. Or maybe it's because I don't have any coins with that nice of color? Nice coin, nice pic.

 

The Truth! I have maybe like 1 or 2 photos I have ever taken. The rest have something wrong with them.

 

Bruce, you're such a fibber. :screwy: I'll betcha I've seen a couple of hundred of your photos that would make this thread.

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What about those of us who have never taken a picture they like? I fall into that category, but I will play along.
Fibber!! Man I wish when I took pictures of coins with colors they came out half that nice. Or maybe it's because I don't have any coins with that nice of color? Nice coin, nice pic.

 

The Truth! I have maybe like 1 or 2 photos I have ever taken. The rest have something wrong with them.

 

Bruce, you're such a fibber. :screwy: I'll betcha I've seen a couple of hundred of your photos that would make this thread.

I hear ya Bob. He can't fool us, I've seen too many nice washies posted by you bruce!
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What about those of us who have never taken a picture they like? I fall into that category, but I will play along.
Fibber!! Man I wish when I took pictures of coins with colors they came out half that nice. Or maybe it's because I don't have any coins with that nice of color? Nice coin, nice pic.

 

The Truth! I have maybe like 1 or 2 photos I have ever taken. The rest have something wrong with them.

 

Bruce, you're such a fibber. :screwy: I'll betcha I've seen a couple of hundred of your photos that would make this thread.

I hear ya Bob. He can't fool us, I've seen too many nice washies posted by you bruce!

 

Nice coins sure, but photos lack in one way or another.

 

Bob I only have a few I would put in this thread as satisfactory to me.

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