Posted 09/08/2011 12:58 pm
I've used photoshop for years professionally, so my eyes might be trained to spot bad work.
When a coin is photographed (and in focus), it will show areas of minute detail across the surface, including the fields.
So...when you see the overall design in good focus, but no distinguishing marks on areas of drapery or the fields (mint surfaces), it is strong evidence of photo tampering. Here, the "blur" or "clone" tool was used as the digital equivalent of a buffing wheel.
This pic is a good example of what to look for in tampered pictures.
When a coin is photographed (and in focus), it will show areas of minute detail across the surface, including the fields.
So...when you see the overall design in good focus, but no distinguishing marks on areas of drapery or the fields (mint surfaces), it is strong evidence of photo tampering. Here, the "blur" or "clone" tool was used as the digital equivalent of a buffing wheel.
This pic is a good example of what to look for in tampered pictures.
