Toner Ike- the most difficult coin I've ever tried to photograph, and I finally got it.

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  1. cmerlo1

    cmerlo1 Member

    I had to borrow a friend's DSLR and 100mm macro lens, but I finally got the toning to show up right on this Ike. I've spent a lot of time trying- the toning is light pastel, and I either had to shoot the coin too dark or couldn't catch it at all with my point-and-shoot. I can probably still do better, but for now, this is a win!

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    cmerlo1, Jan 3, 2015
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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Nice pic. :)
     
    green18, Jan 3, 2015
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  4. cpm9ball

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    Have you ever tried using axial lighting? I don't know of too many people who mention it any more.

    Chris
     
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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Looks good!
     
    Jwt708, Jan 3, 2015
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  6. cmerlo1

    cmerlo1 Member

    I normally use axial, but just couldn't get this one to look right for some reason.
     
    cmerlo1, Jan 3, 2015
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  7. cpm9ball

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    Interesting! I guess Ike is just plain opposed to anything that begins with "axi".

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Jan 3, 2015
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