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maybe I should rethink this whole just throw 'em on the old desk and snap a pic thing I do.
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Chris I have spent countless hours experimenting with ancient coin photography and this is as far as I have gotten. I would experiment a little, you have a lot of interesting coins.throwing them on the table and taking pictures has merit. I have tried to standardize my coin photos as of late but your have that one down already.
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On one hand, Chris, it's nice to be able to recognize a photo as yours at a mere glance (the trademark table) On the other hand, I'd really rather have a closer look at your coins. Maybe you could compromise and at least crop them? It's not that hard although it does take a little time. Crop each to a tight square. Even better would be to then join the obverse and reverse into one picture. If you don't have a photo editor on your computer, try http://www.pixlr.com . Their 'Pixlr Editor' is almost a carbon copy of Photoshop Elements. Edited by ThisIsFun
10/20/2013 6:18 pm
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The history on the surface of the coin makes it very difficult to photograph. I am taking suggestions this is what I got.  |
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 Hermaios AR Tetradrachm 80-75 BC  |
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Reshot this one. I think it came out good. For some reason I find this coin difficult to photograph. It is slightly wavy and the patina is very dark in contrast to the fields and high points.  |
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In a recent thread I saw an opportunity to post one of my most beloved coins the First Meris Tetradrachm. I was thinking about the importance of capturing the true fabric of the metal...I don't know but I took more shots of it. I noticed that the photo that I had long posted of the coin, seemed mute in color compared to the coin in hand under the same light condition. Admittedly the original mute photo does not convey an accurate representation of silver toning. So I took a bunch of shots with my new set up. Reshoot...  Original Photo...  Edited by Ancientnoob
10/28/2014 10:49 pm
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A blast from the past... Asia, Bactria Demetrios I (200-185 BC) AE Trichalkon 12.83 g x 29.5 mm Obverse: 3/4 facing bust of the elephant. Cowbell around neck. Reverse: Caduceus BASILEWS DHMHTPIOY monogram AG. ref:BN Bact. 5 D; Mitchiner, Indogreek Typ 108; SNG ANS Note: Rare, Very nice.  |
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Finally I got Nahapana too look as it should. This was no easy task. The super dark toning of the silver makes the photo exceptionally difficult.   |
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nice indeed.
those black coins are difficult indeed, I've never got it just right. the best luck I had was in full daylight, but still had to edit the photo pretty heavily.
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