Trying to decide which version I like better. Same template, same coin, photos from random photo shoots over the past two years. A) B)
B as well. Fewer hot spots that make the coin look a bit washed out in the first set of photos. I like that the lighting is more evenly spread (as Chris said already) but maybe I would shoot for a bit more light. Are you diffusing your lights, or just shooting straight with the bulbs?
All old photos, various lighting I don't remember. I think both sets are a little weak. Just was trying to pick best set from what I had, but really this coin needs a reshoot.
I found these pics digging through thousands of photos, I spent today snowblowing and culling sold coin photos from collection. Found a few surprises.
For some reason, I like obverse pic from top (a) photo, but I hate the reverse photo. I know the shadow is not ideal, but the color from that obverse photo is rather accurate.
I thought the same thing but overall B is better on my monitor. Super sweet Buff I a MS65 same date but now it looks circulated compared to that one LOL
I like B. Lighting is more even. I'd also like to see just a tad more light on the coin. There are still some "darker" spots. BTW, both those photos are WAY better than anything I can shoot.
I don't like either photo, but I think all you need to do is increase the brightness on the bottom photo to fix it.