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There are many reasons why we collect coins. One of them is the appreciation of their the artistic beauty. Using my computer's software, I have taken photo's of coins and "dressed them up". It is amazing how you can take a toned coin and really bring out its colors. Here is some of my work. I took some of these full page printouts to my coin dealer and offered it to him. He is moving just down the block and I figured he could use some "color" in the shop. He loved them and wants to blow many of them larger for shows and all. Take a look. This is what I do when I don't have my kids for the weekend. Maybe I need to get out more.  Download Attachment:  1878morg-485v.jpg27.41 KB Download Attachment: 1945WalkingLiberty.jpg73.95 KB Download Attachment: buffalo tonedB.jpg43.24 KB Download Attachment: Morgan1887.jpg27.83 KB Download Attachment: MorganC.jpg24.62 KB Download Attachment: 1899BMorgan.jpg42.24 KB Download Attachment: 1937buffalo.jpg51.33 KB Edited by zakgold
04/28/2005 5:54 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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They came out nice especially the MorganC.
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I am torn. I like coins, I realy like old coins but I think I like well used old coins better as they have a coulourful history. Then you go and show us something like this. Stop messing with my head
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Pillar of the Community
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Ooh- very pretty! I've always thought that Morgans are especially suited to rainbow toning. Love that 1887!  Rachel [:p] |
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Very cool Zak. Thanks for sharing them.
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My favorite is the buffalo tonedB. The colors after I touched it up came out great!
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Forum Mom
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Very beautiful! Thanks for posting those. |
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Originally posted by zakgold
My favorite is the buffalo tonedB. The colors after I touched it up came out great!
I'm with you on this one, as it reminds me of the collection of Buffalo's that I'm currently working on. I only have three states to go and I'll have found one from each state. They are all matched honey toned beauties. Finding these last ones have been like pulling teeth. |
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Hey Old Dan! What are the 3 states you are missing? Just curious!
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Maybe we should have a vote as to which one we like the best. I will vote for the Buffalo nickel. That makes two of us...Anybody else..? catman |
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Originally posted by crystalk64
Hey Old Dan! What are the 3 states you are missing? Just curious!
Oregon - Hawaii - Rhode Island Guess I will have to get serious about this project now! That is O.K. as I have several leads and people out looking and making offers. If I ever get it finished, I'll let you know.  |
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I gotta go with the Buff. |
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We going good. We have four for the Buffalo..! catman  |
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Never could stand an even number...make it five!
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Posted 04/28/2005 6:36 pm
