[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Spectacular stuff Rick although I'm thinking the HII regions are perhaps just a bit overdone.

Thanks, Steve. I might wind it back just a bit...

Originally Posted by alpal

Hi Rick,
that's a top image.
I like the way you've handled the background -
you weren't afraid to leave some noise in it
whereas some people would have smoothed it all out & lost the detail.
The background also shows the black area around M83 which
is missing from so many pics yet is real.
The dead bright center of M83 looks hardened & over sharpened
but that's the only thing I can find for a possible improvement.

Thanks, Allan. I agree the core is a bit rough and will see if I can improve it.

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

That’s an interesting reference image Rick

Loads of raspberry ripple too, or is that just a pommie flavour?

Thanks, Dunk. I think we have it too

Originally Posted by Atmos

It is certainly vibrant on my laptop but doesn't look too over the top
I agree with Allan, the bright core looks like it's been smashed a little but other than that

Ta, Colin.

Originally Posted by RobF

Great work Rick (and Martin). I get the feeling you've tried hard to show background cirrus and the black swirl around it as well as making M83 pop. Stunning......

Thanks, Rob. Yes, I tried to leave some of the faint stuff. There's a star stream on the left but very faint. Needs a lot more data or a faster scope.

Originally Posted by astroron

Definitely looks good enough to eat, Rick
Strawberry flavour is a nice filling.
Great pic.

Thanks, Ron!