M42 (first attempt to HDR Imaging)

[Davide_Coverta]

Hi all,
This is the first time that i try to take a picture of a really bright object. I had a chance last week-end to shoot to a Great Orion Nebula.
4 hours total exposure time, taken with my Canon 1100d modified, from a beautiful sky of Italian Alps mountain.
I processed this image using Pixinsight and PS, but i really don't know the exact work flow, so i've "walked on the eggs" for achieve a not too bad result.
By the way, here's the image:

http://www.astrobin.com/74616/B/

Of course comments and avices for improvements are more than welcome!!!

;)

[alpal]

Hi Davide,
That's amazing with a DSLR.
Your guiding looks perfect with nice round stars.

Improvements? - maybe boost the star colours?
See here for Photoshop -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjLtbAAjwRA

cheers
Allan

[Davide_Coverta]

Hi Allan!
Glad you like it and many many thanks for the trick!
:)

[Ross G]

A great looking photo Davide.

Very nice colours and composition.

Good luck.

Ross.

[Davide_Coverta]

Many thanks, Ross!!!
:)

[h0ughy]

looks a worthy effort - well done

[Davide_Coverta]

Thanks, Hougy!
:)

[Bourza]

Brilliant work.....

[Davide_Coverta]

Thanks gary!
:)