The Rho Ophiuchus Complex in Ophiuchus

Octane (Humayun) · #1 16-07-2007, 01:32 AM

Hi all,

Read and view here.

Warning: file is approximately 1.26 MB in size.

As always, comments and critique welcome.

Regards,
Humayun

RB (Andrew) · #2 16-07-2007, 01:59 AM

Oh man that is stunning Humayun !!!

That's a beautiful capture, simply beautiful !!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #3 16-07-2007, 02:46 AM

Wow Humayan,

That is an amazing image!

It's got a bit of everything in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 16-07-2007, 08:57 AM

Oh Wow Humayan.

Care to run a few Photoshop classes?????

Ric · #5 16-07-2007, 10:39 AM

WOW, that is one special image I'll bet your proud of that one.

I love that starburst in the top right, it looks like a star gone supernova and the dark dust areas look like they have been airbrushed in.

Very spectacular

jase (Jason) · #6 16-07-2007, 11:41 AM

This is a magnificent image you've composed Humayun. The subtle hues and saturation work extremely well. RGB histogram channels are clean and balanced. With exception to the huge flare from the object top right, this would have to be the one of the best DSLR images I've seen of the region. Well done.

h0ughy (David) · #7 16-07-2007, 11:48 AM

that is a fantastic effort! Absolutely love it! be a winner next year for sure in the DM Awards....

Octane (Humayun) · #8 16-07-2007, 09:59 PM

Andrew,

I'm quite pleased with it, despite Jupiter being in frame.

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

Oh man that is stunning Humayun !!!

That's a beautiful capture, simply beautiful !!!

Ken,

You're right, mate; it's got lots of stuff happening! Globs, dark, reflection, emission nebulae, and a planet to boot!

Thank you, sir, for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Wow Humayan,

That is an amazing image!

It's got a bit of everything in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul,

LOL! I did take quite a lot of time in Photoshop getting things just the way I wanted them to be. No doubt, it pales into comparison with the work others have put out using CCD's, such as Loke Tan, but, I'm a novice!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Oh Wow Humayan.

Care to run a few Photoshop classes?????

Ric,

I am quite proud of it. It's such a pity that Jupiter is in the frame. Still, it's not as annoying as I thought it may end up being.

Thanks, mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric

WOW, that is one special image I'll bet your proud of that one.

I love that starburst in the top right, it looks like a star gone supernova and the dark dust areas look like they have been airbrushed in.

Very spectacular

Jase,

Thank you for the critique, as per the norm.

I paid a lot of attention to the histogram. Some clipping was unavoidable, but, I did my best with the data I did capture. Once again, pin-point stars. It's a testament to how wonderful the EM-200 is.

And, wow, thank you for that humbling compliment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jase

This is a magnificent image you've composed Humayun. The subtle hues and saturation work extremely well. RGB histogram channels are clean and balanced. With exception to the huge flare from the object top right, this would have to be the one of the best DSLR images I've seen of the region. Well done.

David,

Thanks, mate!

As for the Malin's, we'll see! There's lots of brilliant imagers on here. I've got to try harder!

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

that is a fantastic effort! Absolutely love it! be a winner next year for sure in the DM Awards....

Regards,
Humayun

tornado33 · #9 16-07-2007, 10:36 PM

Gee thats right up there with the best. The dark nebulosity really stands out amongst the bright. Jupiter just adds to the greatness of the image

Scott

Bassnut (Fred) · #10 16-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Humayun, very nice, slightly orange, but colour balance is difficult on this one, excellent work.

iceman (Mike) · #11 17-07-2007, 06:38 AM

Stunning image Humayan, as we come to expect from you.

The diffraction spikes from the lens diaphragm look spectacular.

I can assure you, your images would stand up very very well in the widefield categories at the DM awards! You should definitely should enter. Your work is stunning.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #12 17-07-2007, 07:19 PM

brilliant image Humayun. thanks for sharing

mill (Martin) · #13 17-07-2007, 07:35 PM

Ok a couple of words of critique.
That is a stunningly beutiful picture.

(note to myself, need to practice need to practice)

sheeny (Al) · #14 17-07-2007, 07:39 PM

Multiple wows!!!

Superlatives fail me...

I love it!

Al.

Garyh · #15 18-07-2007, 12:41 PM

Very nice Humayun!! like all your other shots, very nicely composed and processed!!! and very tight stars.. Another fine image!!!

ving (David) · #16 18-07-2007, 02:35 PM

never seen jupiter look so good

stunner of a shot. my fave piece of sky

astroboy · #17 21-07-2007, 07:59 AM

Wow Humayun
That was worth the 10 min' download ( oh the joys of dial up )
you really should consider puting some of your shots in the Malin comp' thier certanly up to it.
Should have the GM200 mount sorted befor your next visit and give some narrow field stuff a try.

Great stuff
Zane

strongmanmike (Michael) · #18 21-07-2007, 05:17 PM

Well Big H what a cracker!

Nice work on a showcase region

Have you tried dropping the green just a tad and upping the blue..? Not a critisism at all just a suggestion.

That Nikon lens looks to be a keeper too!

Mike

2020BC (Bill Christie) · #19 21-07-2007, 07:09 PM

Good one.

matt · #20 21-07-2007, 07:53 PM

Fantastic image.

Very well done