I am still at it.....

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by KeviniswhoIam, Jun 28, 2020.

  1. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    So, I preface this post by acknowledging that people have many opinions as to what is a good coin photo and what is a poor coin photo. I am enjoying taking some pictures of coins and then trying to make the bad pictures presentable.
    This is my latest.....opinions welcomed!
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  3. Restitutor

    Restitutor Well-Known Member

    I really like it! The reflection is very pleasing and the water makes the whole vibe very relaxing to look at without distracting from the main focus the coin itself!
     
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  4. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    I would say that you did a wonderful job of taking a great pic of a great coin!
    Here's mine from the ex patriot collection:
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  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I think you did a great job @KeviniswhoIam. I am not good enough to add all the fancy reflections on my images. Nor do I always take great images. I am still not entirely happy with the pictures of FFIVN and my Julius Caesar denarius. As I get better at photographing coins, I plan on revisiting this one and finally doing it the justice it deserves.
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  6. svessien

    svessien Senior Member

    Great coin, photo and editing.
    It’s a good thing that people can have different opinions on how to present a coin.
    In the end it’s up to ourselves and our tastes for beauty.
     
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  7. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    I did a similar one of a Basil solidus.....but made the reflection a bit too strong....so I didn't post it....now I will...I toned the reelection on the denarius down alot
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  8. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    I use CaptureOne and Photostudio Pro to make them.....it's a steep learning curve though. Basically edit in CaptureOne and put it together on Photostudio. Alot depends on the quality of the first picture
     
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  9. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I take most of my pictures with my iphone6 and edit them with gimp/remove.bg/mspaint haha.
    I'm not sure my laptop could even handle anything much more than that. :p
     
  10. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    I like your coin, @KeviniswhoIam

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    RR Julius Caesar AR Denarius 49 BCE Traveling Mint Elephant trampling snake:D
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  11. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I don't think the reflection is too bad on that.
    Absolutely gorgeous coin too.
     
  12. CoinDoctorYT

    CoinDoctorYT Well-Known Member

    One day I would like to get one of these. I mean--its Caesar so who wouldn't. I love all the examples in this chat. Very cool to see a wide variety of grades considering this type is usually worn slick.
     
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  13. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    That's the skinny version of the same pachyderm!
     
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  14. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    I was thinking much the same. This is a very helpful forum in that is quite likely that if a person has a hard to recognize coin, there's very often someone who has a better one who can help. Very little of the petty tit-for-tat one upsmanship one sees on other forums. I am quite glad I went over to the dark side, as I feel like I am enjoying what I am learning (and learning alot here!). Who knows the name of Caligula's favorite horse? I do....much to the chagrin of the seminar presenter!
     
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  15. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    Also, isn't that elephant actually trampling a carnyx (Gaul serpent horn, used in battle)?
     
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  16. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I consider the original photo very well done up to the point that the gimmick reflection was added. I know I am in the minority but I have no use for those however well they are crafted. The coin is an excellent specimen. It does not need 'help'.
     
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  17. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    It's in good shape.....it's my photography that's needs help!
     
  18. tartanhill

    tartanhill Well-Known Member

    I agree about the carnyx. We see the description of the denarius below as correct.

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    D. Iunius Brutus Albinus AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Helmeted head of young Mars right, with slight beard / Two carnyces (Gallic trumpets) in saltire with oval shield above and round shield below; [A]LBINVS downwards to right, BRVTI•F upwards to left. Crawford 450/1a; RSC Junia 26 and Postumia 11. 3.94g, 18mm, 8h. Near Extremely Fine.

    Why is there a problem with seeing a carnyx on the Caesar reverse?
     
  19. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    I don't know.....maybe it really is simply a serpent? I figured that if I were JC and making coinage while on campaign with the knowledge that eventually I would be returning to Rome, I would want everyone to know that I was busy conquering Gauls, defending the realm, and expanding territory, rather than simply exterminating snakes......
     
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  20. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Excellent images, wonderful coin!
     
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  21. tartanhill

    tartanhill Well-Known Member

    GOOD POINT!!
     
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