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Copper
Image Title:  Copper
 
 By: Doyle D. Chastain  
  Copyright ©2007



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Photographer Doyle D. Chastain {K:99493}
Project #57 Raw Materials Camera Model Nikon D200
Categories Historical
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio Urban Life
Lens Nikon  105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
Uploaded 4/1/2007 Film / Memory Type Digital ISO 100
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 226 Shutter 1/60
Favorites Aperture f/3.0
Critiques 19 Rating
6.67
/ 3 Ratings
Location City -  Lawndale
State -  CALIFORNIA
Country - United States   United States
About Raw materials is certainly a challenge. Here I have placed an ancient roman coin on top a penny. These coins . . . used with copper for thousands of years . . . are one of the many uses for that metal. The modern penny is more than twice as thick as the Roman coin (the head of Caesar is barely visible after more than a thousand, and possibly up to two thousand years have passed. They must be very carefully restored and seldom are they permitted to touch air, not to mention human skin oil. Then they must be researched. My oldest is dated 215 to 212 BC, a beaded head of Janus. This particular coin has yet to be properly Identified but is in better than average condition. Presented in razor thin DOF to emphasize the metal.

Interestingly enough . . . the head of state still adorns each coin here . . .

(105mm; 68mm kenko extension tubes; 10x macro conversion filters; remote BD800 BBL-TTL flash from the side for depth; Commander flash from the camera (front curtain); f/3.0; 1/60 sec;ISO 100; Mode III s(RGB) color)
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There are 19 Comments in 1 Pages
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Jan Hoffman   {K:39306} 4/1/2007
Doyle -- You just did this to rub in my nose that I have no serious macro capabilities. Wow -- I am not even sure that "razor-thin" describes DOF this shallow. Interesting background information -- for one thing I did not realize how thin these ancient coins were and that they could be restored. Superb macro obviously with much careful planning and expertise.
--Best to you, Jan


Shirley D. Cross   {K:140542} 4/2/2007
Good one for the Project, Doyle. Amazing macro!:)


Marcus Armani   {K:35759} 4/2/2007
That really is a difficult project, I think you did excellent here, I like the nice tones and textures, the sharp center focus and shallow dof works well..


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/2/2007
Thanks very much (rub rub) Jan!! :)

I've no need to rub your nose my friend . . . and I suspect you're a lot better at macro work than you claim (Remember I've SEEN your pin cushion). Thanks very much!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/2/2007
Thanks very much Shirley!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/2/2007
Thanks Marcus . . . Especially . . . for thinking the project was difficult. Thought I was drowning alone trying to work this project!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Jan Hoffman   {K:39306} 4/2/2007
But Doyle! I want new toys, new toys, new toys!
I will be looking at Canon lenses and extension tubes.
--Jan


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/2/2007
Well Jan . . . I'd be more worried for the thought of you NOT wanting new toys. I . . . well . . . you know I can't talk! LoL!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Marian Man   {K:64056} 4/2/2007
you did fine dear Doyle!!!! nice tones and textures!!! bravo!!!
all the best
Marian


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/2/2007
Oh! Thanks very much Marian!!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Shirley D. Cross   {K:140542} 4/2/2007
You're welcome, Doyle!:)


Bhabesh Chakrabarti   {K:11385} 4/3/2007
I think this has the best selective DOF I have ever seen. Never imagined such a thin DOF that could be achieved. Very wonderful idea executed, and I must admire your planning behind this composition.
best regards,
Bhabesh


vanessa shakesheff   {K:62845} 4/4/2007
Amazing work doyle ..love the texture of the coin where it is in focus ..you seem to be having a lot of fun with your camera and taking incrediable shots..nessa 7+++++++


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/4/2007
Thanks very much Bhabesh!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/4/2007
Thanks very much Nessa . . . I always have fun with my cameras . . . :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


violetta  tarnowska   {K:23948} 4/5/2007
Excellent realization, Doyle.
Happy Easter for You and Your Family:)
Viola


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 4/9/2007
Thanks Viola . . . Best wishes for your Easter as well!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


j esford   {K:13282} 6/13/2007
I keep coming back to this shot D.C. I must confess that I'm not well educated in this type of selective focus, however I am a big fan of macrophotography, and the in-focus section has beautiful clarity and light balance. A very nice addition to your impressive portfolio. Well done. Best regards-john


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 6/13/2007
Thanks John! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


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