Photo Troubleshooting posted by Six Mile Rick

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Another day working on getting better pics.

 

Friends,

I recently acquired a few nice nickels and had someone wanting to see pics of the 1941-D MS67 5FS. I took 5 rounds at different lighting and angles and all were rough looking. Finally after 2 hours of mistakes I got out of the direct sunlight and took a pic sitting on the porch.

 

Outcome of my labor today --- Reverse 1941-D

 

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[RichH]

Nicely done Rick !

[hunter's gold]

Very nice looking Rick.

[jayman1970]

Looking good Rick, that's a whole lot better than mine usually turn out!

 

 

Jason

[Six Mile Rick]

Thank's Guys,

The steps came out pretty good in this pic but the columns and center of building got shaded away. Would be a little nicer without the scuffs on the slab.

[coinsbygary]

Nice picture Rick, I like how you captured the luster of the coin. Coins with a lot of luster can be bears to photograph because the luster diffuses light all over the place. Unfortunately, photographing coins is one of those things you continually refine to get the right effect and usually after MANY attempts. Thankfully, everything is digital now making room for a lot of trial and error.

Gary

[Jeffrey Cardona]

That's a very nice image you captured there Rick. I usually have better luck with outdoor lighting also. Cloudy/overcast usually gives me the best light.

 

Jeff

[vumc409]

Great looking coin Rick. Nice detail and luster.

 

Michael

[Mohawk]

Hi Rick,

I'm impressed by your direct sunlight photo! That turned out awesome! I've given up on direct sunlight myself.......my pics in natural light always turn out horrible! I typically use fluorescent lighting and have good luck with that. But judging by that photo, you should just keep on keeping on with what you're doing!

[Ed J]

Nice picture Rick. I also have trouble with taking pic. Maybe I will invest in a better camera.

[johnny9434]

ya did a great jop with that lighting. wtg

[Six Mile Rick]

Ed,

A nice macro lens will do wonders for even a lousy photographer like me!!

[James G. Berline]

 

 

 

Hello Six Mile Rick,,,,? I'd say your doing the photos just fine!

 

It just takes a lot of practice,,,,, The Lighting/ Angles of the coin,,,and above

all >>>>"Patience,,,, Good luck with it,,,,

 

Jim Berline