1914 D Lincoln Cent: Which Photo Is Best?

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TonysPics Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 3:43 pm I've had a hard time getting a photo of this 1914 D Lincoln Cent that looks like the coin. The lighting was a little tricky, and hopefully I will learn some of the ins and out of coin photography when I go to the ANA seminar in Colorado in June. The legend on this coin is clearly visible, as is the date, but the 4 in the date is weak. It's a nice brown, which photo # 3 doesn't really show. Can I please get feedback on which photo is best? #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Edited by TonysPics 05/28/2009 4:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff

scott3270 Pillar of the Community United States 1116 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 4:22 pm if I had to pick one it would be #4 to me Report this Post to the Staff
bill069 Pillar of the Community United States 608 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 5:02 pm Agree, #4 Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 5:10 pm #4 seems best. It shows as much contrast as possible on the coin, displays true color and the date is identifiable. I would include a blow-up of any important items, i.e., date, dings/flaws, double strikes, evidence of die breaks, etc. Love the PICS!! Report this Post to the Staff
murty Pillar of the Community United States 1353 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 6:28 pm #4 it is Report this Post to the Staff
weerdsteev Pillar of the Community United States 1291 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 7:10 pm Until I "Biggie-Sized" my screen to 200% I couldn't really tell that the last digit was a 4...but yeah...photo number 4 is best. Report this Post to the Staff
JayDon62 Valued Member United States 138 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 7:53 pm #2 or #4. Getting photos just right is really tricky for non pros like myself. I use a cheap Nikon Cool Pix camera. I put on Flower setting. I place the coin on a clean white sock on a nicely sunlit window sill and vary the angle and distance from the coin. Out of 3 shots, 1 is usually pretty good. Edited by JayDon62 05/28/2009 7:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Rollhunter1994 Valued Member United States 195 Posts	Posted 05/28/2009 7:59 pm I think #4 is the best. Report this Post to the Staff
weerdsteev Pillar of the Community United States 1291 Posts	Posted 05/30/2009 09:43 am JayDon62 and any others interested in digital photography of coins: Did you know that the Forum has a section in here dedicated to coin photography? There is a long but SUPER thread on this subject by SuperDave at this link: https://goccf.com/t/29441 Report this Post to the Staff
Gothic Florin Pillar of the Community United States 2541 Posts	Posted 05/30/2009 10:22 am I like that last picture. I also need some work on my coin photography! Report this Post to the Staff
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