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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1099653, member: 15445&quot;]<b>Nice photos 1066Merlin</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Let me explain a diffuse lighting technique I use when taking pictures of proof coins in slabs.&nbsp; First, I make a tube out of drafting (translucent) paper.&nbsp; The tube is about 11 long &amp; the diameter of the tube must be large enough for the slab to be placed at the bottom of the tube.&nbsp; The camera is aimed down the tube at the slab.&nbsp; A couple lights are aimed at the sides of the tube providing diffuse light from all directions except from the direction straight up the tube where the camera is.&nbsp; This technique allows the slab &amp; the coin to be illuminated as in these photos. </p><p><br /></p><p>I hope my description is clear.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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