I was taking pics of this coin yesterday afternoon, so I could post it over in Kirks Secret Santa thread, to express thanks and appreciation to my gifter. The trouble was, no mater what I did I couldn't seem to get the obverse in proper focus. The reverse came out fine each time I snapped it but the other side proved to be an enigma. The problem was with E Pluribus Unum. For the life of me, I couldn't figure it out. I shot numerous pics, with different lighting angles, and the results were still the same. What the devil? The lens is perpendicular to the table. Why ain't this coming out right. No problems with the reverse, shot under the same conditions. Well, I resolved to get to the bottom of the how and why........pulled the loupe out this morning and had a closeup 'look see'. It seems that there were small abrasions or left over glue (sticker) that was throwing the focus off a bit. I tried rubbing out the area with a light abrasive, but that didn't work. Rubbed the area with some isopropyl alcohol, but that didn't work either. Idea! It's a rattler holder, right? Shake, rattle, and roll........
I've had that happen, I just re-shoot till I get a good photo. Or I just shine the slab with the baking soda
Dang, you did a good job, it don't get much better than that! The Booker T Halves are a bit unique to me, they just look like they're high relief or something, but I know that isn't what you were dealing with here. I hear what you're saying though, the reverse looks sweet!
Hey Ken, was the after the first shot or second ? I'm always a little woozy after my second shot. :>)
That's why I chose to further investigate in the morning, Dave. I think you're right about the plastic polish Paul. I'll pick some up the next time I'm at the local Walmart. I have a few other slabs that could do with a rub or two.
