Deep space widefield

[bobbyf]

Lots of deep space favourites in this image, hence me putting it in this section.
Taken during the ASSA Alpana Astro Camp last week.
Nikon D7000 (unmodded) using a 50mm F1.8D lens at F8, mounted on an NEQ6 mount.
12 images were used for this, stacked in DSS.
Most were 7 minutes at ISO1600.

Check out the link for the higher res version

http://www.astrobin.com/full/204914/B/

Cheers

Bob

[multiweb]

The high res widefield looks terrific. Really well done. :thumbsup:

[bobbyf]

Thanks Marc :thumbsup:

[Rex]

Awesome Bob! High res is very nice.

[Slawomir]

Echoing others - awesome image Bob!

It help to put the nebulae into perspective and I can see an nice line up of potential targets :)

[bobbyf]

Thanks guys :)
I'm processing a mosaic with about 9 panels, covering this area down to Antares.
Looks promising too!!
Cheers

Bob

[pluto]

Very nice, great detail!

[Somnium]

Wonderful image !

[bobbyf]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Tis appreciated :)

[Paul Haese]

Great composition Bob, with a nice demonstration of the dust lanes. Not over processed to bring out detail either. There are some really delicate looking streaks of dust and gas. I would really like to see a little less green in the image. It would be an absolute cracker without the green. Detailing of the nebulosity both dark and light is really nice. Nice work.

[bobbyf]

Thanks for the feedback Paul :thumbsup:
I'll have a look at reducing the green. I thought i had it reasonably balanced, but i think i can see what you mean in areas. (Edit: I can really see the green now! It's funny how you don't see it until someone points it out, but now its obvious)
My workflow is pretty simple, and i'm sure i could make this image better if i knew more about layer masking etc, but this is just some level adjustment, saturation and color balance in PS.
Thanks again

Bob

[bobbyf]

Reduced the amount of green in the IIS shot.
Not sure whether red dominates now though. It's hard to get the balance right. Lots of A-B comparisons to check, but yeah, was deffo too much green before.
The astrobin version is still green though, for now.
Cheers
Bob

[pluto]

Ah even better! much prefer this new version :)

[Bigtom]

Superb Bob! Cant wait to see the completed image.

[strongmanmike]

Great wide field shot of the centre of the Milky Way and while the original looked pretty good anyway, the new version looks to be an improvement. The AstroBin link still links to the old version though, I think..?

Mike

[bobbyf]

Thanks Hugh :thanx:


Thanks Tom. I think it was your spot i took at the camp, so double thanks :thanx::thanx:



Cheers Mike. :thanx: Yeah, i should update the Astrobin version really, as i much prefer the new one too.

[emzeyy]

Wow! I love the picture. Looks amazing!

[bobbyf]

Thanks Emma :)

I've uploaded the new version to Astrobin now too

http://www.astrobin.com/full/204914/B/

Cheers

Bob

[Paul Haese]

Second is the goods Bob. Great colour and processing. BTW don't forget about the ASSA calendar competition. That would be a good entry.

[bobbyf]

Thanks Paul. Already entered with another image, but may have to change it. Hadn't thought about it until now.
Cheers
Bob

[RickS]

Very nice, Bob!

[marco]

Only one word: Majestic!
Cheers
Marco

[bobbyf]

Thanks to both of you and all of you who have commented. I'm humbled by some of the comments from some of the best imagers on here.
Didn't want to keep bumping this up, but this is my first 2 pager, in terms of comments so why not.
Thanks again
Bob