White Morgan practice

[morganguru]

Diffused light, using white printer paper covering the bulb.

 

No diffusion, straight light bouncing off the coin.

 

The coin is bright n white, as are most/all early S mint Morgans. I prefer the first pic but some prefer the 2nd.

 

EDIT: I like both pics but I guess the 2nd accurately portrays the look in hand. It's to bright really. The first is better, just can't explain why, I need to go to bed, to much shooting and staring at pics.

[michael]

WOW

 

killer great photos

 

i ALWAYS say AS A RULE no matter what photos there are of a specific coin i need to see a coin in hand sight seen to truly view and "see" it for what it is

 

 

these 2 photos are a really rare exception to this rule (thumbs u

 

 

 

 

[Coindude]

I like the top picture with the exception that it looks like it only has one light source. Not sure why it looks like that since I know that you use two light sources at 10 and 2 which is pretty much standard.

[lehigh96]

OK, you can stop practicing. You have got it. The second photos are great!

 

I only use diffused lighting when photographing proof coins.

[morganguru]

OK, you can stop practicing. You have got it. The second photos are great!

 

I only use diffused lighting when photographing proof coins.

 

Thanks Lehigh. I always enjoy chekin out your Ebay listings for the quality of the pics Diffused light for proof coins, how about DMPL Morgans?

[AnkurJ]

Great pics! I like number 2 as well.

[Coindude]

Top picture shows the contrast of the PL better, but the bottom is for sure the better picture.

 

But, don't give up on diffused lighting, it is amazing how it can help.

[johnny9434]

i like the 2nd photo as well. you did a real nice job with that

[morganguru]

i like the 2nd photo as well. you did a real nice job with that

 

There is to much light on her forehead, still can be improved. I will rid myself of shinny spots on the coin. Working on a new rig as I type this. Never stop shooting!

[jerseycat10]

You really can't expect much more than you've done with that 2nd image.

 

Absolutely superb.

 

Incidentally, the Morgan in question is very clean? Is it raw? Looks 66 to me!

[grip]

The first for contrast,detail.The second for luster...Both are super.

[morganguru]

You really can't expect much more than you've done with that 2nd image.

 

Absolutely superb.

 

Incidentally, the Morgan in question is very clean? Is it raw? Looks 66 to me!

 

Yes it's raw, I call it solid 65. There are some lite hits on the cheek when tilted.

 

EDIT: The pics have bright spots, which is a flaw that I intend to correct.