Looking for criticism

[jfines69]

At 250% zoom the images are still really clear... These are really nice images especially on a bright finish coin... The only thing I can think of is the light... Different angles will give different results and make things pop... Light and shadow... I think you need to go on a fishing trip come back practice more then go on another fishing trip and think about what colors the fish are seeing... That way you can catch more

[stoneman227]

Hmm , you could add a hook and a skirt to that lady liberty and let her spin around. She might turn into lady luck for you !

[stoneman227]

I tried the ping pong ball diffuser but the balls go by so fast I could never get the timing correct

Jim , just think of it as bounce lighting !

[Frank]

I tried the ping pong ball diffuser but the balls go by so fast I could never get the timing correct

OMG...the visuals!!

[VAB2013]

Nice job Maineman! That coin is going to look great under any conditions, it's beautiful! I do believe you are on the right track here, really nice photos!

[mustbebob]

I think the black background is too dark. That is all!

[Maineman750]

OK..went fishing all day....53 smallmouths should do the trick, right....and probably lighten up the black a little too, Bob

[jfines69]

Jim , just think of it as bounce lighting !

I shall see if that works Just got to watch out for the paddles

[jfines69]

OK..went fishing all day....53 smallmouths should do the trick, right....and probably lighten up the black a little too, Bob

That's a nice catch... Try that as the back ground color!!!

[Maineman750]

Not sure of the working distance you have available but getting your lights as close to the body of the lens as possibly can help even out the fields.
I always use one light as a key to give the face a natural expression then use one or more lights to even out the fields (if that's what I'm going for ).
Also , though I dont have that much experience doing it , capturing cartwheel luster on Morgans necessitates less diffusion of your light source , not easy!

John, my working distance is about 8 "