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rjkingston Pillar of the Community United States 642 Posts	Posted 04/11/2011 3:31 pm Recently photographing a coin. Trying to convey it's overall grade, but also it's unique toning. Here are two pics of the same coin. Interesting from either a buyer, or a seller's standpoint. Report this Post to the Staff

SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 04/11/2011 3:54 pm Check out axial lighting so you can have both. Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 04/11/2011 5:01 pm Those are good pics... I'm not the greatest at taking pics, but I try taking them at angles sometimes just for that reason... I think it's hard to capture toning in a pic, but it's probably from my lack of experience and a non-existant camera budget Report this Post to the Staff
Jdgarst0720 Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 04/11/2011 5:33 pm Wow, what a difference it makes! I am trying to learn about taking photos, too. Thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
louie_two_bits Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 04/12/2011 01:07 am I would follow SD's recommendation...angle the light; not the coin with the use of an axial lighting setup. You'll get the color/luster you're looking while keeping the entire coin in focus. -LTB Report this Post to the Staff
pastorals Valued Member United States 91 Posts	Posted 04/12/2011 9:25 pm Amen! Alan Report this Post to the Staff
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