Alain <ele### [at] netscapenet> wrote:
> PM 2Ring nous apporta ses lumieres en ce 2005-07-12 09:18:
> > Here's what Australian dollar coins look like, almost. :) I just started
> >
> heights are wrong, because highlights are not always on the high points.
> > For example, see the very heavy looking jawline on the Queen. (Sorry, about
> > that Liz. :)
> >
> > The face image originals I used are here:
> > http://www.australianstamp.com/Coin-web/aust/dollar/dolleli2.htm
> > but I've smoothed them a bit (maybe a bit too much) using the NetPBM
> > package.
> >
> > Suggestions and constructive criticism welcome!
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> In the images you used, the light comes from below. This tend to reverse the aparent
relief.

Indeed!

>For the queen head, try the unlabled one from 1998 (1998 <blank><blank> canbera) or
the 1997 silver one.
> The one from 1990 silver kangaroo also have "conventiona" lighting.
>
> Alain

Thanks for the suggestions, Alain. I've just had a look at these images &
they look better, but they still have their faults. I'll play with them,
but I think I may need to resort to getting someone to take better photos
for me.

Happy 14th July!

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