2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

I gave up trying to get the reflection of the web on the Kook and had to show the shadow of the camera in the reflection because of my short focal length. I think the shadow adds weight and dimension to the bird but it really loses the branch detail. The Ox was pretty much point and shoot. Enjoy.

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Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Very nice pictures sir,Thanks!!

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Excellent pictures. I plan to buy the Year of the Ox silver coin. That is my Birth year animal. I might get either the 2 oz coin or the 1 oz coin. I have not decided yet.

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Looks like somebody is trying to give TomD a run for his money!:s1:


TAB

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Nah... Different cameras and methods. His quality of light and shadow is far superior. His version of this Kook is remarkable. I just can't match that lighting with the lens 1.5 inches from the coin.

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Absolutely nothing wrong with that, I feel honored that Morgan likes my shots enough to try. Flat nailed the Kook in my opinion. There's no telling what you could come up with using a DSLR.

Anyone that hasn't been to his website to see his shots needs to.

Morgan, you are using a tripod?

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

my OX coins are in the mail to me now . cant wait to get them. also have a few 09 kookaburras and koala bears. nice pics:RockOn:

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Which Ox, series 1 or 2?

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

In general, I do use a tripod. I used a tripod for the Kookaburra but not the Ox or the Philharmonics I shot recently. If the lighting is generous I don't need it. I shot this in a different room and I think the reflected ceiling/wall color made a big difference.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. It is a nice reward to an obscure but fun hobby.

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Toms right, Morgan has some great photos at his site. The Britannia (2008) is my favorite silver and the lunar snake in gold :36_1_32v:

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

I plan on giving you BOTH a run for your money ;)

I just built my own light box and am hopefully going to come out with some great pics.

In 100% fun...Gentlemen let the games begin :applause_:applause_:applause_

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

Ok, that's it, no more PMs giving up my secrets for you! :coolbeer:

How about a shot of your light box---

Re: 2008 Kook & Lunar Ox Photos
 

how about we all just get this one


http://www.skymall.com/shopping/deta...d=102700431&c=