Oh look, another M42...

[LewisM]

It was initially shaping up to be a fine evening here in SEQ, but as usual, by 8pm, almost 100% cloud cover, followed by rain (all my gear got a sprinkling!).

I was shooting in suckerholes for a total of 22 minutes of data. Wow. :( I was shooting at f/4 with maximum 120 sec exposures - most were like 60 or 80 secs - my finger was poised over the stop button continuously.

Anyway, stretched it and fiddled with it as much as it will allow without looking any more data-less than it all ready is :)

Just glad was able to get ANYTHING - first in over a month - however paltry, and just happy Orion was the most cloud free region all night. My plan was elsewhere, but we all know about plans.

It's not HDR - trying some tone mapping etc.Not sure I like it much...

[Larryp]

Looks good, Lewis! Even more so considering the conditions.

[LewisM]

Thanks Laurie, but the more I look at it, the more I hate it :) :)

[wayne anderson]

I know how you feel Lewis, i tried to image the running man last night and the result was the worst image i have ever taken. When it started to rain i ended up being the running man running to quickly pack up the scope.

[leon]

Its not that bad Lewis, considering the conditions. :shrug:

Leon :thumbsup:

[Ross G]

Nice capture Lewis.

Good luck.

Ross.