This Little Dime of Mine...

I would say that is slightly darker, than what the in hand and my photos are. Comparing luster to details in the photo is perfect, however, I'd rather investigate on my own with my camera to see if I can get it perfect. If not, I can keep my original pics for a while, or when time comes to sell, no need in getting this photo professional done, not driving me that mad, and not worth it, IMO.

 

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Just wanted to ask again since you might have missed the line above, but "I what is that mark on the rim, obverse around 2 o'clock position?"

 

It is part of the holder, not the coin.

 

oh good! I was able to see it in some shots but not others. hya:

 

Alrighty, added in another lighting source, and I think these look a little better, but the brightness needs to be a little brighter, but the details are spot on, of course. LOL

 

in the words of Emily Littella: Oh, that's different! Nevermind!

 

Alrighty, one more shot at it!
What I found weird is, the photos look so different when I look at them in the camera, and right when I put them in my black background, it looks like the same shot, over and over again! (Talking about the obverse)

 

Your lighting looks great. The thing that still seems in need of improving is crisp-ness of details, like 'in god we trust' for instance. I almost can't see some of the letters. Overall, it's really looking gorgeous though. I have referred to this article on macro studio light box ideas and constructed one at this size as well as a miniature box for coin photos. Have a look, maybe there will be some tips you like.

 

I agree...Seems as though I can get the coin to look sharp and "crispy", when I can make it bright, thus making it look overexposed. When I use three lighting sources, it really doesn't make a difference, for the obverse anyway! I guess I will just have to keep working on it, and I will look at that link as well.

 

Not bad pics.

However...you got the wrong one:


http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/apollo/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=1266


stainless

 

The main problem with all those photos is the lighting is making the coin shine to much. A solution would be to take the coin out of the holder, rub it with Mud from outside, touch it with a cotton swab with gun bluing solutions. This will cut down all that glare.
All just kidding. I know you wouldn't do that now would you.
Really nice coin.

 

Now you put that obverse on an even, silver planchet! Oh that would be great.
But in that state, it is just dirt... LOL

 

Dangit, I was doing everything you said, as I reading, and then found out you were only joking... Now my coin is ruined... LOL

 

fine, fine


http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/romanumismatics/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=6136



stainless

 

or, even better:

http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/romanumismatics/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=6132

FDC!


stainless

 

I'll never give in! NEVER!
(Although that one is the one of the nicest ones you've showed me, along with the other one in the post above)

 

Too tired to read the other posts, have you tried it in natural sunlight? Took some work on one coin I had, but might work for you. Other than that - very nice coin.

 

That is one thing I haven't ever tried, and haven't ever really thought of.
Well it is pitch dark over here now, so I might as well give that a try tomorrow

 

Terrific coin. Coin photography is hard. Keep working at it and you'll become an expert.

 

I may have some ideas but first I'm wondering how much room you have to work with from the lens to the coin. I'm guessing you are working really close.