keewee01 Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 What great hi-res photo's - they are brilliant! Quote
Deego Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) I have a selction (157) coins / jeeps on my web site not up to glennk721 standards but they arent too bad Edited January 12, 2007 by Deego Quote
+GA Cacher Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 Glenn, Did you get one of my Breast Cancer Ribbon coins? IF so could I request a picture? Please. Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) Here's my latest geocoin picture that I just completed tonight. I've got to get this coin out into a cache since it was bought with the understanding that it would travel, but I wanted to get pictures first. Actually, CachingCoins/The Nickells sent two coins to everyone that purchased; a coin with the full tracking number to be placed in a cache, and a spare/extra/copy coin without the complete tracking number to keep. These pictures are of the extra coin. The traveling coin was lost in a tragic skydiving accident along with six of my other coins. The zipper on the pouch I carry the coins in during their inaugural skydive opened up during freefall and all seven coins were lost. The only traveling those coins got to do was 14,000 feet straight down. Edited January 18, 2007 by ModelCitizen Quote
+sparkeeeee Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 The only traveling those coins got to do was 14,000 feet straight down. The only way to find those is with a metal detector, and a lot of patience. Ya figure those things are embedded about 10 inches down? Team A.C.E. (Sparkeeeee) Quote
+Snowwolf75 Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 If you can get yours hands on my coins, could you do scans of them? If not, I still have available coins, if you want to trade. Is this your coin? I did these pictures a while back before I had much experience photographing coins. I could probably do better now, but I've sent both of the SnowWolf coins I bought out to travel. I think I bought one for my daughter too (because she loves wolves) and she hasn't sent hers out. Maybe I can find hers and try again. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Wow.. I completely forgot about this topic.. and yeah, that's mine. Really cool images, btw. :} Did you ever get your hands on a black nickel version of mine, so take photos of it, too? Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 I need your opinion, Glenn... and anyone else who wants to chime in. Which of these pictures of the flip side of the CachingCoins/A Pair of Nickells geocoin is best? 1? 2? or 3? Thanks in advance for your help. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+Snowwolf75 Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 I need your opinion, Glenn... and anyone else who wants to chime in. Which of these pictures of the flip side of the CachingCoins/A Pair of Nickells geocoin is best? 1? I say 1, because it gives a nice amount of contrast. Quote
glennk721 Posted January 18, 2007 Author Posted January 18, 2007 Greets all, Been forever since I have posted here, Glad to see others continually posting photos of coins for all, glad I started this thread ModelCitizen, Given that all monitors are a bit different , We will all see a different shade or contrast tint to a given photo. I took the coin I have out to compare and here is thoughts on differant photos, #1 Has a deeper contrast and appears to be more brilliant, but is darker then actual coin deep contrast and is rich and crisp. #2 Is closer to the actual finish of the coin itself but is a bit flat, tough call #3 Is also close to the true coin finish, a bit blurry on the text of the coin bottom, Hope that helps from my monitor and old age eye's point of view. Glenn Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 Okay, how's this? I modified #1 to have a warmer tone and increased the brightness just a bit (although it seems to be getting washed out at the top now). 1. On #2, I increased the contrast. Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Here's my Dressel Dragons coin that is in the UK looking for dragons and castles. I hope I'm not blowing out the web page too bad with that last one. Let me know if it causes problems and I will delete it. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+Snowwolf75 Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Here's my Dressel Dragons coin that is in the UK looking for dragons and castles. I've got a big enough window that it didn't affect my screen... All the pictures are pretty, too. It's my understanding that dragons are experts at hiding, so you'll likely find more castles than anything. Nice goal, though. :} Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) Here's my latest: a black nickel SnowWolf coin I just got in a trade with Snowwolf75 (thanks a lot, SnowWolf!). I think it came out very well. Blue skies and happy caching! Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Edited January 26, 2007 by ModelCitizen Quote
+Snowwolf75 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I agree!! that's a great picture of the coin. :} Quote
+DresselDragons Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) Here's my Dressel Dragons coin that is in the UK looking for dragons and castles. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline AWESOME pictures! Edited January 26, 2007 by DresselDragons Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 (edited) Getting more artsy w/the SnowWolf coin... Edited January 27, 2007 by ModelCitizen Quote
+avroair Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 I wish my photos would come out this great. Fun to scroll through and look at! Quote
+Snowwolf75 Posted February 7, 2007 Posted February 7, 2007 that one is so cool. I love it!! aarrRRRROOOOoooo Quote
+LadeBear68 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 These pictures are very impressive. Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Well, there haven't been any more coin photos posted lately, so here's the one I just finished while laid up at home recovering from a kidney stone. Feng Shui Geocoin I know, Feng Shui has nothing to do with geocaching. But I liked the design of the coin and decided to buy one. Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 Got another one done... Luxembourg Geocoin Quote
glennk721 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Posted May 17, 2007 Greg, Those are truly great pics, hats off, I wish I had more time for images. I just have been sooo busy ! , Thanks for posting up ! Glenn Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 Thanks Glenn! I really slowed down on my geocoin photography too. Just too much going on. I'm way behind on shooting my coins and getting them sent out traveling. Hey, we did okay on the Compass Rose photo contest didn't we? Honorable mention (sort of). There were lots of spectacular compass rose photos submitted. I hope someone else sponsors a similar contest - just so I can see how creative geocachers can be. Blue skies and happy caching! Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
glennk721 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Posted May 17, 2007 Yes indeed, Mention was for the catogoty that did not exist LOL,, Glong out on a limb, Glad it was you and not me Even thought I would not mind to fly in my lifetime Good job indeed Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Here's my latest... Portugal Geocoin Sorry for all the images. I couldn't decide which one I liked best. Blue skies and happy caching! Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+slippery_1 Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 Boy with all the photos you guys are putting up here since this thread started I can't wait to see what you guys do with my coins I sent you Glen. Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Here's the next coin I am releasing into the wild... TomcatATgod's F-14 Tomcat geocoin. Blue skies! Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted July 19, 2007 Posted July 19, 2007 Some more copper F-14 geocoin cutting and pasting... Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 Here's another photo that's not as shiny... Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Okay, last one before I move on to another coin... Quote
+trsrhuntr Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Wow!! Looks like ModelCitizen has taken over the thread!!! OH NO!! HELP!!! LOL.... Loved looking at all the photos of the coins. I don't like the background ones with the coins.....Just the coins is great! Anyway, hope to see more of your photos Glenn!!! TrsrHuntr Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) American Caching geocoin in gold Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Edited January 27, 2008 by ModelCitizen Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Copper too... Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+Eagle618 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Glenn, The pictures you took of my coins are UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you SO much for taking the time and putting forth the effort - your camera, lighting, and talent are truly amazing!! -Glen from Team Petey. My pleasure Glen ! The epoxy dome was highly reflective, also did quickly before I left the house the day of your post, so was a rush photo Enjoy, Glenn, Quote
+Eagle618 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Glenn, The pictures you took of my coins are UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you SO much for taking the time and putting forth the effort - your camera, lighting, and talent are truly amazing!! -Glen from Team Petey. My pleasure Glen ! The epoxy dome was highly reflective, also did quickly before I left the house the day of your post, so was a rush photo Enjoy, Glenn, I would like you to do 3 coins would you be interested? I love the one with the sunset and plane!! Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 Better pictures of the SnowWolf geocoin in gold. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+fairyhoney Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 that one is so cool. I love it!! aarrRRRROOOOoooo Looks like our days, lately Quote
+kifcog Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Fascinating looking at these photos. I also love to take photos of all my coins - I post them on there pages. It is interesting to see thet you suffer from exactly the same problems, namely- If you take the photo straight down you catch your reflection in very shiny coins, you also produce light and dark areas on the coin instead of an even contrast. If you take the picture off centre you can eliminate the problem of the cameras reflection (although you may create other reflections - Unfortunatley you do create two additional problems. The coin will no longer appear round, and whislt that can be corrected, it can look odd if you can see one edge of the coin when you shouldn't (a bit like the way buildings can look "odd" on google earth when you can see thier frontages when you shouldn't be able to) You also have to reduce the apeture of the lens in order to increase the depth-of-field, this leads to increased exposure times and more blurry photos (even with a tripod) My method is to photo graph on a sunny but slightly overcast day with a reflector positioned on the other side of the coin to reduce the shadows. I take the pictures straight down. I have a shield I made from a piece of card that attaches to the end of the lens that reduces the reflections in shiny coins, the photograph is taken through a small hole in the middle, it causes a small amount of vignetting but I take the pictures oversize and crop it out. The shield thing is still a work in progress, the Mk1 Version was two tone (yellow/blue) this came about because artists paint reflective surfaces by imagining them in a desert. It wasn't entirely successfuy so I'm conducting experiments to decide whether white or some other colour would be better. Anyway, here's a couple of example of my work. I have loads more, but I have only posted pics of coins I own, so I extend the same offer,If I have it in my collection, you are welcome to a piccie! Quote
+kifcog Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Sorry the piccies are so big - This is the size I make them to try and capture as much detail as possible - Some of my pics are available on the geocoin wiki site ( I won the Australia coin by addinf phots etc to that site. Quote
+SwedenHawk Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 nice pics... I will try to take more photos of my collection... hopefully I will achieve results like this... Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Great pictures, Kifcog! I too have tried making something to put over the lens to shoot through to eliminate the dark reflections from the camera when shooting shiny coins straight down, but never got anything to work very well so I just shoot at an angle. I use the smallest angle I can and hold a piece of card stock just above the lens to block the reflection of the camera body. Thanks for the pictures and the shooting tips. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) It's always nice to see bits of our country like that. The high resolution photos here are great. Keep it up! EDIT: I had some doubts on a monument, but my wife figured out where it was! Edited February 22, 2008 by SUp3rFM & Cruella Quote
btrodrigues Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Viana do Castelo, dude right here: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...07-b8409d9e4f5d (you'll have to check the gallery for photos - can't believe it's such a nice place and the cache photo doesn't have one single picture) Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Here's the next coin I plan to release into the geoworld... World Travel Geocoin. Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Edited March 9, 2008 by ModelCitizen Quote
+ModelCitizen Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 I'm on a roll! Got another of my geocoins photographed and ready to go traveling. Satellite Series V4 (2006) Model Citizen - Zero Discipline Quote
paganfrog Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 you do realise this is a very cruel thread for some people who hasnt got these coins ive just spent 5 minutes reading and looking at the eye candy with my grubby little mits out stretched saying i want i want. its a nice thread to look at and see what i didnt know had been minted. Quote
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