Thrupennce
by GlynM
This 1966 threepenny bit was found deep in a draw recently when having a bit of a clear out.
It turned out to be quite a challenge to photograph but I liked this attempt because I think it highlights the chunkiness and the wear & tear of this old coin.
K-7 with the Samsung equivalent of the DFA100 macro.
F18, 8sec and ISO 200
Glyn
It turned out to be quite a challenge to photograph but I liked this attempt because I think it highlights the chunkiness and the wear & tear of this old coin.
K-7 with the Samsung equivalent of the DFA100 macro.
F18, 8sec and ISO 200
Glyn
Uploaded05/10/2010 - 17:51
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Posted 05/10/2010 - 19:37
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Many thanks for the comments guys.
It is on a piece of glass. I did start off with it on the dining room table but I felt the wood grain was a distraction so sat it on a piece of glass on top of some black card.
The glass did cause some problems though and I have tinkered with the image to remove the secondary reflections from the other side of the glass.
You can see an earlier attempt with a wood grain background here and examples of the multiple glass reflections here and here.
Glyn
It is on a piece of glass. I did start off with it on the dining room table but I felt the wood grain was a distraction so sat it on a piece of glass on top of some black card.
The glass did cause some problems though and I have tinkered with the image to remove the secondary reflections from the other side of the glass.
You can see an earlier attempt with a wood grain background here and examples of the multiple glass reflections here and here.
Glyn
Posted 05/10/2010 - 21:55
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Interesting. I might have a go at something like this.
I like the effect of the coin floating.
I like the effect of the coin floating.
Bob
Posted 05/10/2010 - 22:05
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Nice shot Glyn. It is really sharp and high detailed.
Posted 05/10/2010 - 22:10
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Super detail/ texture, lacks a bit DoF wise- try focus stacking at the lens sweet spot or go all out and shoot at F22 if your lens does not suffer too much fall off in sharpness. Shooting on glass can be a problem with multiple reflections- try using pure black glass- like DVD player shelving. Glass coloured on the back or back silvered reflect on the surface as well as from the rear. See my 'Pennies' shot- taken on pure black glass. Great choice of coin- interesting shape. Cheers, Gary
Posted 05/10/2010 - 22:21
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Many thanks for the tips Gary. I'll have a go with the black glass we have on the TV unit.
Glyn
Glyn
Posted 07/10/2010 - 20:48
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Hi Just looking over the gallery, great shot but my only comments is that the coin is squint, therefore the rest really doesn't matter cause its OK
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