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[Rex]

This is actually a reprocess of one I posted in the beginners forum earlier this year. I have posted repro first and original is the second image. Comments and pointers welcome.
Image details:
34 x 300sec @ ISO1600 with the gear in my signature.
I may have overdone it this time?????? Let me know what you think.
Larger version here: http://www.astrobin.com/full/129706/B/
Thanks for looking.

OK everyone, iteration no.3 attached. I am much happier with this version, thanks for the feedback and encouragement. I had a feeling I had gone too far with it. I'm not sure why but I find it really hard with my own images. I can look at someone elses and form an opinion as to whether I think it needs more colour, less colour etc, but with my own I just keep second guessing. One day I will be able to look at them and know what it needs. Until then I'll just keep annoying you guys. :lol:
Sorry everyone, forgot the link. Larger version here:http://www.astrobin.com/129706/C/

[lazjen]

I started writing this reply with a distinct lean towards the original processing, but after some reconsideration of the reprocessed version, I've now moved into the "unsure" category.

Not very helpful I know. :) Nice images though.

[Stevec35]

Hi Rex

Both very nice shots with which I think you should be pleased. My preference for the processing would be somewhere in between the two. Maybe leaning slightly to number 1.

Cheers

Steve

[marc4darkskies]

Ditto!! :)

[RickS]

Rex,

The new version is a little too saturated for my taste, although no worse than many images I've produced myself :) Somewhere between the two would be good IMHO.

Cheers,
Rick.

Whoops, didn't see the other posts until after I posted mine. Looks like you have a consensus, Rex!

[Geoff45]

+1

[Camelopardalis]

Prefer the one on the right personally, which is a cracker :thumbsup:

The one on the left looks a little warm :confused2:

[Andy01]

They're both very good, but the more subtle one is more pleasing to my eye :)

[alpal]

Hi Rex,
Very nice - half way between 1 & 2 is best.
possible improvement - increase the background brightness
& then mask the colour noise out.

cheers
Allan

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Good work Rex!:thumbsup:

As has been said, somewhere in the middle.
Perhaps knock off some yellow and red in saturation of the stars.

Cheers,

Justin.

[doppler]

Good stuff Rex. I think you got it right the first time. If I could get something half that good I would be very pleased. Its a good galaxy to image, bright but nice and evenly iluminated.

:thumbsup: Rick

[Rex]

Thanks very much everyone for the great feedback and encouragement. I have made an in between version which I am much happier with and attached it to the first post. Once again, please let me know what you think.

[Andre27]

As I am somewhat colour blind , I am able to comment on the finer details of colour shading.
Your last image is in my humble opinion spectacular , well done.

[Solitarian]

Well done Rex, I love the way you work with the feedback given.
That last one looks nicely balanced between the other 2.

[Ross G]

A very good galaxy photo Rex.

I prefer the second one still.

I share your pain. Every time I process a new astro photo, I can sometimes do 10 different versions, never sure which one I prefer.
I then pester my friends and family for opinions!
It is a good way to learn and you will eventually develop an "eye" and a "style".

Good luck.

Ross.

[Rex]

Thanks very much Andre, Very much appreciated.



Thanks Sol, I'm always learning, and striving to make my images better.



Thanks for the feedback Ross. I do the same as you with friends and family, one day as you said it will all click for me. In this case, I much prefer the original to my first reprocess, but thought it was a little flat and lifeless compared to others I have seen. That's why I decided to try a redo in the first place. I am much happier with my final version, just seems a little more alive to me. But thats just my opinion, which I have freely admitted is a little scewed when dealing with my own images. :rofl:

[strongmanmike]

Yeah..? After 32 years in this game I'm still waiting for the final click :question: :lol:



Sums it up well Rex

I think I like a combination of all three :question:....:P

Mike

[RickS]

#3 :thumbsup: :D

[Rex]

Wow really???? I guess you are all going to have to get used to my mutiple renditions for a while yet then. ☺

Hmm combination of the three...... ok no problems.... will post another version once complete ;). NOT.



Thanks Rick, third time lucky as they say. :D

[strongmanmike]

:lol: Gotta love this imaging game :thumbsup:

[Placidus]

Rex, I look back at my early efforts and think wow you're doing very well indeed. Subtle is good. Excellent stuff. :thumbsup:

[Rex]

Thanks very much Mike. I appreciate it. It's been a bit of a whirlwind actually, I've learned so much this season that I think I will struggle to remember it all next season.

[lazjen]

Much better, I like #3 the best.

[Rex]

Thanks Chris, me too.