the coin looks a little dark - but i do love the presentation! Nice job :thumb: when taking the image, maybe try to get a little more light onthe coin so there arent such dark spots.
Try posting a SMALLER photo. This one is about 160 kb and 1K pixels wide. It should blow up nicely when clicked.
Way too small to evaluate. I like the colors; I have a hard time capturing color on mine. Did you do anything special ? It appears you used only one light; on both sides, there are significant dark zones. Try another light.
Edited my original post and put a larger photo in. I used only one light directly in front of the coin and camera.
Could be your problem... Try using TWO lights. I use halogen halogen lights, some people use fluorescent. Make sure both lights are hitting the surface of the coin, it will reveal true color and luster, without overexposing the coin. Your photos are fantastic, but they would be even better if there was some light under the cheek, and that area of the coin. Nice coin by the way
i use 'true light' flourescent bulbs, and then i diffuse them - my camera has a settign when using flourescent bulbs that takes the yellow out - i get a much cleaner image.
On a toner like that you might have better luck with 2 lights. You will need the extra light to bring out color. Even more so with a coin like that has a large percent of the coin toned. The coin below is 3 lights, that was needed to grab all the color and have it balanced.
Excellent picture, blu62vette. And MorganMan, your pictures are looking pretty good - but the multiple lights are essential. I use three halogen lights.
Sounds pretty much like everyone is in agreement that multiple lights are the key. I will get another light or two and see what happens. Thanks everyone for the help.
