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Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Had this coin for years, finally have a use for it. Let me know what you all think, Chad Edited by Chad Schulz on Aug 28, 2008 at 07:09 PM GMT Edited on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:09 AM Aug 28, 2008 at 04:47 AM

FJR1 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Chad--You always submit interesting photos. I really like the lighting and focus on the details of the coin and the bit of over-exposure and dof of the hand. I suppose you were trying to emphasize the theme by using an "antique" lamp, but the out-of-focus, somewhat noisy glass detracts, IMHO, from your coin. I personally would have cropped out the lamp. I'm, of course, no expert, but that's just my 2¢ about your fine shot. Best of luck.--Frank Aug 28, 2008 at 09:13 PM

Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar I'll have to think about your C&C. Maybe I'll try a tighter crop. The out-of-focus lamp was intentional, trying to emphasize the coin, not the lamp. The "noisy" lamp was actually a by-product of the DoF. The lamp is very old and the glass isn't diry, just old and bumpy. Thanks for the C&C, Chad OK, you're right. I replaced with a tighter crop. Still keeping a little bit of lamp, however Edited on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:10 AM Aug 29, 2008 at 12:51 AM

danny d Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #4 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar great entry chad! i love the crop, i think it improves the photo. Cool coin, is it worth any money? any story behind the coin? Aug 29, 2008 at 02:34 AM

Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #5 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar danny d wrote: great entry chad! i love the crop, i think it improves the photo. Cool coin, is it worth any money? any story behind the coin? About 10+ years ago, A guy came into the store I was managing and bought a pack of smokes using this coin. I tried to convince him to use different currency or go without, but he insisted. Another reason smoking is bad for you Thanks for the C&C, Chad Aug 29, 2008 at 03:39 AM

Carrol Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Interesting shot, Chad. You've lit the coin very nicely. I much prefer this type of shot to the straight-on shot of a coin only. One thing: The hot spots on your fingers are a bit too hot, IMO. I'd suggest toning them down with the Burn tool in Photoshop. ~ Carrol Aug 29, 2008 at 02:53 PM

Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #7 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Carrol wrote: Interesting shot, Chad. You've lit the coin very nicely. I much prefer this type of shot to the straight-on shot of a coin only. One thing: The hot spots on your fingers are a bit too hot, IMO. I'd suggest toning them down with the Burn tool in Photoshop. ~ Carrol Appreciate the C&C. The "hot-spots" have been added in PP. I wanted to replicate the look of old photographs and the one thing I noticed immediatelty was the high contrast, monochrome look of many antique photos. Just my preferrence. Thanks again, Chad Aug 29, 2008 at 05:15 PM

Strad Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #8 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Certainly a beautiful shot of the coin although I agree that the lamp ought to go. There isn't enough of it to be a meaningful element in the shot so right now it is just a big, distracting white blob on the right side of the photo. I don't mind the blown out part of your fingers but then, I sometimes overlook that sort of thing in my own shots, too. If you wanted to make it look really like an old photo, why not try a sepia B & W conversion? Lovely shot in many ways. All best wishes, Endre Aug 29, 2008 at 10:02 PM

Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #9 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Strad wrote: Certainly a beautiful shot of the coin although I agree that the lamp ought to go. There isn't enough of it to be a meaningful element in the shot so right now it is just a big, distracting white blob on the right side of the photo. I don't mind the blown out part of your fingers but then, I sometimes overlook that sort of thing in my own shots, too. If you wanted to make it look really like an old photo, why not try a sepia B & W conversion? Lovely shot in many ways. All best wishes, Endre Thanks Endre! After some thought I've decided to post another cropped version, this time without the lamp. However, I'm not changing my official entry just yet. Still looking for that magical mix of effects to capture that 100+ year old photo feel. Let me know what you think, Chad Aug 30, 2008 at 12:23 AM

Vipermike Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #10 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Hey Chad! I do like it much better without the lamp. IMO less is more in this case. I like the look and feel of the original post better. The second one feels pushed a little to far with a loss of detail and leans towards the pink side. Remember everyone is a critic but you be the final judge! You’re the artist. It belongs to you. Great work Aug 30, 2008 at 08:09 AM

Steve Spencer Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #11 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Hi Chad, This is a fantastic shot and I like very much what you are trying to do with this shot. I think your original version with the lamp looking for an antique look to the photo was the best. I think everyone has made nice suggestions, but they don't really fit your vision. Be true to your vision for the shot and pick the one you thinks captures that vision best. Good luck this week, Steve S. Sep 01, 2008 at 06:32 PM

seechelle Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #12 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Chad, I really like the first one best, too. The cropped version doesn't look as sharp as the original - I like the lamp, too - it adds to the 'old' feeling of the photo. ~Chelle Sep 01, 2008 at 07:21 PM

Chad Schulz Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #13 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Thanks to Mike, Steve and Chelle. I really appreciate all your comments and suggestions. I prefer the first shot as well and I'm keeping that as my entry. I've been out photographing at night lately and have taken some shots of older building/landmarks in my town. These also fit the theme, but I'm sticking with the original shot as I like it's simplicity the best. Here's a couple of shots I took of an old train station and clock. The station was active from the 1870s until the 1960s in my area. The exterior of the station has been restored and is now home to the city park board. Thanks again for all the feedback this week, Chad Sep 03, 2008 at 09:02 AM

nlamendo Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #14 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Really nice work Chad, The lighting is perfect, the detail of the coin is nice and sharp. I prefer you first shot as well. -Nick Sep 03, 2008 at 09:18 AM

Photon Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #15 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar I like it in its "official entry" form. Also like your night shots. Sep 03, 2008 at 12:29 PM

seechelle Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #16 · #308 My Shiny New Dollar Good luck, Chad! I think you made a good choice! Chelle Sep 03, 2008 at 01:01 PM

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