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Bedrock of the Community
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This coin from Greek Syracuse has always been one of my favorites. I have struggled to get a picture that best portrays the high relief, design, and patina details. But I have now developed a new technique using focus-stacking with good results.   Litra from Syracuse, under Agathokles, circa 295 BC. Head of Artemis right, quiver over shoulder. Reverse, Winged thunderbolt, AGAQOKLEOS above, BASILEOS (king) below, 24mm 9.58 gr Edited by DVCollector
08/30/2014 10:01 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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Super picture. This is one area where my skills are badly lacking, I would love to get these result from my picture taking.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I remember that coin, it's beauty!
The new photo shows it off very well indeed.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks! I have fun shooting these ancients--there's so much potential for dramatic shots. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nicely done! I've been debating whether to try this. What focus stacking software are you using?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm going to give focus stacking a try today using Helicon's software. I'll post the results here :)
I've been having quite a bit of trouble trying to take pictures with good focus, so maybe this will help. I'd rather not have to go through all of the extra work but if it results in better pictures, I'm willing.
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08/31/2014 09:53 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm using Zerene Stacker to compile my shots into a single photo. The slowest part of the whole process is manually adjusting the focus increment to each step. But soon I'll have some tethering software which will do the focusing steps for me. Looking forward to seeing your results!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hit a roadblock with purchasing the software (Helicon). They have to call me to confirm but I have no cell signal. I replied to their email regarding this, explained, and requested that they text me at that number. They didn't respond. So much for using the long weekend to play with stacking :/
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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oh yeah, I remember that coin...it's a beauty.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Certainly a wonderful example.
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