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ElleKitty Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 10/11/2007 7:06 pm I really like the different rocks used in the pictures above. They look nifty. Though, I was going to say the nicest background I've seen here was the yellow cloth that NumisMattyUK uses for his photos. I like that yellow a lot. Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24172 Posts	Posted 10/11/2007 7:06 pm quote: I've been a rock hound longer than I've been a coin collector! Probably started with the one's in your head right? Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
Errorcoins Member United States 703 Posts	Posted 10/11/2007 7:39 pm I like the rocks as well (my real preference from the start), I just thought the coin on the rock was a bit much for you true numismatists. (In the case of slabs photoshopped in like the sac, that is not an issue even though it looks real with the shadow and lighting) errrror Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 10/11/2007 9:57 pm I like those photos with the tiles, makes it look unique but not distracting. Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 10/12/2007 02:24 am quote: Probably started with the one's in your head right? Close enough ! Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 10/12/2007 06:08 am I am not sure if it has any relevance here but when Sony were developing their HADCCD imagers they incorporated an emerald green filter that helps make the captured images more true to life colour wise. Also professional film editors use blue or green backgrounds.. I think what I am trying to say is the human eye reacts better to images with these two colours as a background. I think i'll just slink away now and find something I know a little bit about to talk about. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgan Fred Rest in Peace United States 2684 Posts	Posted 10/13/2007 9:52 pm quote: quote: :Probably started with the one's in your head right? Close enough ! OK, now I found it. Rocks rock! Major problem is identification. Is Metalman's head (or wherever) metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary? I'm guessing the latter but we only report, you decide. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:14 am Just an idea but tiles could be expensive if you wanted a large variety. Although they are flat and rigid making them a decent background. However, here is one more suggestion. Try a fabric store. I know most men will not go into one, sort of like going into a women only clothing store. If you find a large one you will find materials of every color, texture, thinkness made on Earth. If you are nice to the people in them, tell them what you want some pieces for, you could possibly end up with hundreds of small pieces for a really low cost. Report this Post to the Staff
fengk Pillar of the Community United States 986 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:20 am Prethen- I know exactly which article you're talking about. It was in a pretty recent edition of the Numismatist. I'll see if I can dig it up today (long weekends are greaet!) Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 10:20 am Fabric is a good Idea also ,, they discard used sample books ,,just like a tile store discards out of date sample boards . Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 8:23 pm I use only dark fabric, preferably black. The fabric absorbs light. Some shiny backgrounds only make the situation worse for glare. JMOHO Report this Post to the Staff
triggersmob Pillar of the Community Australia 9428 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 9:39 pm Interesting topic. I have never really tried other backgrounds. I started using white and then switched to black (this eliminated the shadow). So, I thought I would take Lincoln on a tour of my garden and see what backgrounds we could find. These were done quickly with no tripod, so the coin is a little blurry, but it is the background I was wanting to see. I hope you like these... 1. On the back of a Terracotta frog. 2. On a leaf. 3. On a limestone block. 4. On the side of the pool. 5. On a paver. 6. On weathered pine timber. 7. On weathered Jarrah timber. 8. On a house brick. Personally, I like the Weathered Jarrah best. Steve Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 9:59 pm quote: Personally, I like the Weathered Jarrah best. Me too! Report this Post to the Staff
Sleaklight Pillar of the Community United States 827 Posts	Posted 10/15/2007 9:59 pm I like the leaf Report this Post to the Staff
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