Ok, the new photo is showing on my website, but not here let me try to fix this.... ...That seems to have worked.
This first photo was taken using a Tamron 18-135mm zoom lens and a 13mm macro extension tube. My camera was set to AV mode f11 with an ISO of 400....
I guess one of the things that draws me to Roman Imperial coins is the portraiture, this coin is definitely a wonderful case. Well done @Orfew
@TIF I can use the S-pen as a remote shutter release on the phone. However, my real goal is to finally master the DSLR to the extent that I am able.
@Numisnewbiest that is very helpful and give me some ideas to try, Thank you. Btw, I was shooting in AV mode rather than M.
@TIF I have a Samsung Note 9, these have a great camera, but I am sure I can't hold it steady enough to get the coin pictures I want. I'm going...
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@Numisnewbiest Do You think this is costing me sharpness?
@dougsmit You nailed it, my lights are at 10 and 2, just like they teach in drivers ed. I'll tinker with that a bit.
@IdesOfMarch01 that is certainly impressive relief, it almost looks like Vitellius is taking a nap.
I think that is a color blindness issue, I cannot see the eraser marks, I was feeling good about editing out the background:facepalm: Your...
The photo seems a little "flat" to me. Do you think my lighting needs to come from a slightly lower angle?
First let's get the coin out of the way, it is a Sestertius of Titus (RIC II 170) issued at Rome in AD 80-81. It was purchased from Marc...
Netflix has announced that season 3 of "Roman Empire: Reign of Blood" will be about Caligula. In past seasons they have covered Commodus and...
The History of Rome is my favorite podcast, I've listened from start to finish and plan to listen again soon. This podcast was largely responsible...
@alde do you happen to have a link to that lense?
Looks like a fun project, please keep us posted!
Very well done!
I live in the South, but I've never understood why someone would combine chicken and waffles, but that coin could change my mind @TIF
This is a very thought provoking thread to me. So far I've been a Roman "type collector," but I've wondered if I want to have an area to...
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