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Chad Schulz
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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 28, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Aug 27, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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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 04:13 PM
Chad Schulz
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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 28, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Aug 28, 2008 at 07:51 PM
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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 28, 2008 at 09:34 PM
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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 28, 2008 at 10:39 PM
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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 09:53 AM
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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 12:15 PM
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p.1 #8 · 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 05:02 PM
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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 03:09 AM
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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 01:32 PM
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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 02:21 PM
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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 04:18 AM
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I like it in its "official entry" form. Also like your night shots.


Sep 03, 2008 at 07:29 AM
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Good luck, Chad! I think you made a good choice!

Chelle
Sep 03, 2008 at 08:01 AM





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