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27-JAN-2011

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I know that coin shots are hardly an original idea. I have seen a few excellent ones on pbase
recently and so I hope that their photographers forgive me for having stolen their idea. In any
event I shot a "fake" 10c piece the other day and I was wondering what it might be like to gather
together a bunch of freshly minted authentic 10c coins (i.e. Australian ones). Incidentally do you
notice how the colour of the coins changes subtly depending on the angle at which the light arrives?

Nikon D80 ,Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
0.60s f/25.0 at 70.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	27-Jan-2011 11:31:01
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D80
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	70 mm
Exposure Time	0.60 sec
Aperture	f/25
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	-1 2/3
White Balance
Metering Mode	center weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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LyleT		30-Jan-2011 05:31
I wonder why? must think about this one. Nice shot.

Guy Dube		27-Jan-2011 11:28
Nice shot David, V

slhoornstra		27-Jan-2011 02:29
I like it very much, and this shot is extraordinary. The tones and details are lovely in the soft light. V

Alan K		27-Jan-2011 02:03
Yup, coins are always a very useful standby for a PAD. Lots of detail that you can play with, and lots of different lighting angle options. Probably not as tasty as the chocolate one that I presume you're referring to, though, and certainly harder on the teeth!

Guest		27-Jan-2011 01:38
Beautiful metallic surfaces. V.

Guest		27-Jan-2011 01:23
Ahhh! If only they were gold doubloons. Lovely light effect.