Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Wannabe Photographer got a new Camera
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Jwt708, post: 2306769, member: 32619"]First, I want to keep this post honest:</p><p><br /></p><p>So I first experimented with the aspect ratio and I think that solved a big part of my problem. See below:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]464265[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464266[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I felt well enough about these shots to post them with both obverse and reverse. The color isn't quite right, but I had to stop photographing to eat. I think some minor tweaks would have made me pretty happy with these photos. I am so pleased I was able to fix the original problems. </p><p><br /></p><p>With the article Doug posted I'm sort of falling down this rabbit hole of learing what it means to shoot RAW and becoming versed in post processing software. My new camera can actually be tethered and this is something I'm really excited about playing with in the coming weeks. I'll likely post more pictures with maybe some questions or observations. I am digging this side/complimentary hobby. And I'm even becoming interested in photography beyond shooting coins (ya, there is more than coins! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />).</p><p><br /></p><p>[USER=76710]@Michael Terry[/USER] So glad you're here! Hey, I do the same thing - wake up, get some coffee, check CoinTalk. You prospecting (if that's the right term) sounds so cool - but I can only base that from the Discovery Channel show about those guys who went up north for gold. That type of work appeals to me...anyway since we're introducing ourselves a bit...I'm active duty Air Force and am strongly interested in Vietnam. There's a couple other regular posters here at CoinTalk who spent time there as well. Since we're talking about the Vietnam War...</p><p>[ATTACH=full]464274[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464275[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464276[/ATTACH]</p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/media/fly-navy-10c.2887/full" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>(Ugh...poor seller's picture)</p><p><br /></p><p>Anchorage you say?[ATTACH=full]464286[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464287[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464288[/ATTACH]</p><p>Air Force trade tokens are a huge specialty of mine!</p><p><br /></p><p>(Moderators - should you feel the need to move this to General Discussion or Coin Chat, my feelings won't be hurt.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jwt708, post: 2306769, member: 32619"]First, I want to keep this post honest: So I first experimented with the aspect ratio and I think that solved a big part of my problem. See below: [ATTACH=full]464265[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464266[/ATTACH] I felt well enough about these shots to post them with both obverse and reverse. The color isn't quite right, but I had to stop photographing to eat. I think some minor tweaks would have made me pretty happy with these photos. I am so pleased I was able to fix the original problems. With the article Doug posted I'm sort of falling down this rabbit hole of learing what it means to shoot RAW and becoming versed in post processing software. My new camera can actually be tethered and this is something I'm really excited about playing with in the coming weeks. I'll likely post more pictures with maybe some questions or observations. I am digging this side/complimentary hobby. And I'm even becoming interested in photography beyond shooting coins (ya, there is more than coins! :eek:). [USER=76710]@Michael Terry[/USER] So glad you're here! Hey, I do the same thing - wake up, get some coffee, check CoinTalk. You prospecting (if that's the right term) sounds so cool - but I can only base that from the Discovery Channel show about those guys who went up north for gold. That type of work appeals to me...anyway since we're introducing ourselves a bit...I'm active duty Air Force and am strongly interested in Vietnam. There's a couple other regular posters here at CoinTalk who spent time there as well. Since we're talking about the Vietnam War... [ATTACH=full]464274[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464275[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464276[/ATTACH] [IMG]https://www.cointalk.com/media/fly-navy-10c.2887/full[/IMG] (Ugh...poor seller's picture) Anchorage you say?[ATTACH=full]464286[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464287[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]464288[/ATTACH] Air Force trade tokens are a huge specialty of mine! (Moderators - should you feel the need to move this to General Discussion or Coin Chat, my feelings won't be hurt.)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Wannabe Photographer got a new Camera
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...