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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 2965002, member: 19165&quot;]This type of lighting is called &quot;diffuse&quot; lighting. The professional coin photographers have methods to replicate this in a more controlled environment. You pictures are good, and clear (much better than I would have expected from a phone). </p><p><br /></p><p>The problem with this type of lighting is that it is very difficult to show luster. For example, I&#039;m assuming that Washington quarter has quite a bit of luster in hand under a regular light. Your picture shows a lot of detail, but no luster at all. </p><p><br /></p><p>Diffuse lighting is good for certain types of coin pictures, but by no means should it be your only method.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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