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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;stldanceartist, post: 2505297, member: 13307&quot;]Hey guys!</p><p><br /></p><p>First off, thanks for the feedback on the images.&nbsp; As you can tell, both sets are of the same two coins.&nbsp; The only difference between each set of images is that for the first set, I added an extra layer of diffusion to my lighting setup.&nbsp; Less light = darker images.</p><p><br /></p><p>For the first image for each coin, I used a diffusion filter that is made out of the same material used in stage lighting gels.&nbsp; For the second image, I added a layer of adhesive label paper over the top to see what effect it would have.</p><p><br /></p><p>In my opinion, for the Mexico 1967 20 Centavos, the first image is closer in color to what the coin looks like in hand, but doesn&#039;t show much luster.&nbsp; The second image, with more/stronger lighting, is a little less red, but shows a bit of luster.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>For the 1964 Kennedy, the second image shows a bit more luster overall, and a bit more color depth, but the dark toning around the date (and it is a deep maroon mixed with blue) shows even darker for some reason.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m still not happy with my lights...but am trying to improve them without spending $1,000 on a set of 300W Kaiser Halogen copy stand bulbs.&nbsp; Just playing around at this point...and thought I would share what&#039;s happening.&nbsp; Feel absolutely free to share your thoughts (if you have any more.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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