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| Change In Chicago
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hunter20ga
Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
 Posted 06/09/2012 10:09 am
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| Yes...I was pretty surprised when I saw the coins, myself. I think it's a bit of a "wishing well" effect. You, know, where people toss small denomination coins into almost any pool or puddle of water. These coins have to be tossed to end up where they are at...and many, I'm sure, bounce off the landing surface and fall to the ground 15 feet below. |
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| Change In Chicago
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hunter20ga
Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
Posted 06/02/2012 6:26 pm
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I know this won't be for everyone, but for those who are in or near Chicago, perhaps you can find this "loose change." I spotted it earlier this spring while attending a conference at the Hyatt Regency, which is within walking distance of this site. From the looks of it, these coins have been there quite awhile, even though there are many homeless wandering the nearby streets. I have every reason to think that it's still there. Can you find it and photograph it?
Loose Change in Chicago...Can you Find It and Photograph It?
Here's a Clue...When You See This, You're Close.
And a Second Clue...When you See This, You're Within Feet!
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| Radar Note ($20)
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hunter20ga
Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
Posted 05/29/2012 6:01 pm
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I've been looking for years now...finally found a radar note. Even though it's not in the best shape, it's good enough for me to keep.
Radar $20 Note
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| 1830 Bust Half
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hunter20ga
Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
Posted 05/29/2012 09:12 am
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| Thanks everyone...the coin shows better in hand than with my photos, as far as color, but I tend to agree with all of you on grade. Thanks, BTW, for the attribution, as well. |
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| First Time Taking Coin Photos...
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hunter20ga
Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
Posted 03/02/2011 9:37 pm
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A couple of points...
1. It's ok to use photoshop or other post processing software to ensure the photo accurately represents the coin.
2. Your camera's software is designed to help you capture images that "look right" by adjusting the response to various light sources. Daylight is different from incandescent light, and both are different from neon lights (and so forth)...you really need to match your camera's firmware settings to the type of light that is available if you want photos that give an accurate rendition of the coin's color.
3. You'll have to do a google search, but there are many sources out there to help you photograph your coins. Copper, silver (circulated), silver (uncirculated/proof), and gold all require different lighting setups to be shown accurately. Reflections, shadows, color cast from backgrounds will all impact the image your camera produces. It's a fascinating subject, and making great photos of your coins is a real joy.
BTW...the German 5-Mark piece I use as my avatar is silver...but in the wrong light it looks quite a lot like gold. I use that avatar to remind myself of all the pitfalls one can encounter in coin photography. LOL
Best wishes. |
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