Macro Challenge #02 - Coins - Deadline Extended to Oct 31

[Athena]

These coins are also rather worn.



I took this quite a while ago. Once I get unpacked and settled in maybe I can do a new one for the challenge.

[lanky 23]

This is a USA Silver Dollar Coin that my wife has had fashioned into a necklace (gold plated). I hope that it still qualifies as a coin re Micro Challenge #02.

Regards,
lanky

[regandon]

This is an American Commemorative fifty cent coin.
Nikon D2x with 105mm micro lens at f/4 SB800 flash

[regandon]

Nikon D2x with 105mm micro and SB800 flash

[LordV]

Thought I'd better try some new shots - so my second ever go at shooting coins

Brian V.

[regandon]

I do coin photography for investors that spend maga dollars on coins. This is one area of photography I enjoy the most. The first photo is a group of dollar coins that I will be photographing later today for an investor. The biggest problem is learning how to photograph coins that are encapsulated, and getting the detail to standout. Proof coins (high mirror suface) are harder yet to photograph if the lighting is not done correctly. The Half dollar is a proof coin not photographed correctly. The last coin (which I've already post) also a proof coin, was photographed correctly. Sorry if I have taken this off track. If I have please remove my post.

[uk2usa]

Here is my attempt... I tried to work an idea around my name - UK2USA

[busterc1]

Here is mine, Presidential Dollar Coin

How many can we post for this challenge?

Nikon D70
Lens Vivitar 100mm Macro
1/60
f4.0
ISO 200


Mike

[Athena]

Originally Posted by regandon

I do coin photography for investors that spend maga dollars on coins. This is one area of photography I enjoy the most. ... Sorry if I have taken this off track. If I have please remove my post.

absolutely not off track at all - thanks so much for your post. If you feel inclined, I am sure a lot of us would be very interested to hear about doing it right! Maybe even a whole thread about it where we could ask questions? I myself would love to try coaxial lighting, but I am not sure I will have time/energy to set it up in time for this challenge.

[dougsmit]

Originally Posted by Athena

I myself would love to try coaxial lighting, but I am not sure I will have time/energy to set it up in time for this challenge.

Years back I tried axial and came to the conclusion it was more trouble than it was worth. I just bought a new desk light at Staples for $25 and wanted to give it a try so you get the first experiments with it.
Staples.com®. that was easy®. enter any zip code - I removed the magnifying glass lens
Those interested in my older coin photos (not taken for this thread) are invited to visit
Ancient Greek and Roman Coins 2004 Version


Aegina stater 525-500 BC

Canon 30D ,Canon 70-200mm f/4L


1/6s f/11.0 at 122.0mm
Thick silver lump - sea turtle


Septimius Severus 'Emesa' mint denarius 194 AD

Canon 30D ,Canon 70-200mm f/4L
1/6s f/11.0 at 122.0mm
Debased silver coin with uneven surface color and texture - Minerva with owl


Caracalla drachm of Caesarea 197 AD

Canon 30D ,Canon 70-200mm f/4L
1/15s f/11.0 at 118.0mm
Completely blackened silver coin - the photo is mostly from the surface glare - mountain


Geta AE16 of Nikopolis c.200 AD

Canon 30D ,Canon 70-200mm f/4L
1/6s f/11.0 at 118.0mm
Bronze coin with green patina - Apollo Sauroktonos statue copy