Could I get an opinion on these two pictures, please.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by KeviniswhoIam, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM.

  1. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    Here is a recently acquired Limetanus. Love the coin, and am trying to take pictures to catalogue it. The only difference in the two shots is simply a +3 white balance when taken, and no white balance (darker one)......your opinion, please?

    DSC02680a.JPG DSC02686.JPG
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
    #1 + Quote Reply
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    IMO…the +3 white balance setting chases away the shadowy recesses so you see the entire surface condition. I would choose that for cataloging…Spark
     
    Spark1951, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
    #2 + Quote Reply
    nerosmyfavorite68, JoshuaP and KeviniswhoIam like this.
  4. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    How about a +2? I like the higher contrast on the first one, but to @Spark1951 's point the second shows a bit more surface detail.
     
    The Meat man, Jan 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
    #3 + Quote Reply
    Spark1951, nerosmyfavorite68 and KeviniswhoIam like this.
  5. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    My camera has +3 increments, so its 0 or +3.......I am trying to avoid processing after the fact through editing programs
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
    #4 + Quote Reply
    nerosmyfavorite68 likes this.
  6. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    The 1st pic is better IMO. It's more eye-appealing.
    This coin is superb, congratulations BUT... the white plastic slab with its sort of teeth ruins the picture.
     
    GinoLR, Jan 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
    #5 + Quote Reply
    Victor_Clark and nerosmyfavorite68 like this.
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page