Yet another same M42

[Nikolas]

Same image as my others but a different workflow to bring out the blues, I think this is more aesthetically pleasing than my other efforts and the core really came out.
I followed a video technique using APP and Photoshop in a youtube channel called Entering into Space some fine tutorials if you are not a pixinsite zealot.

[multiweb]

Very nice details. Top shot. :thumbsup:

[Nikolas]

Thanks Marc I wish the skies here were more amenable to astro, I just set everything up for tonight and now it looks like it will cloud over FML

[codemonkey]

Love it, Nik. Colours are beautiful and the core looks sensational.

[RyanJones]

Really beautiful M42 Nik. Really natural processing as usual. I must say, my fiancé and I really enjoy your work. Well done :thumbsup:

[JA]

Nice shot and a wonderful palette of colour Nik. The blue/magenta section is very special:thumbsup:

Best
JA

[Nikolas]

Thanks Everyone, considering the clouds and haze we are having in Melbourne there is not much else to do.Ryan thanks for your kind words I'm glad you and your Fiance are enjoying my labour of love (and frustration)

My Photoshop work has paid off as I can teach this in my classes and use the techniques gleaned from some of you and the youtube vids to great advantage.

[RyanJones]

Are you per channel processing in PS ? I just learnt some really helpful tips on this from Trevor on his Astrobackyard YouTube channel

[Nikolas]

In a sense I am
I am using layermasks to change things up, using Trevor's techniques, as well as Astrofarsography (another youtube channel) and "Entering into space" all of them use Photoshop techniques which I then incorporate into my own workflow. One day when I have time I'll try and upload a youtube tute.
cheers

[RyanJones]

I must look these others up. Thanks for the tip. Let me know when you start recording too and I’ll be a follower :)

[Andy01]

Nice one - very 3d in appearance :thumbsup:

[LostInSp_ce]

The tonal transitions are seamless throughout. Excellent work on a beautiful M42! :thumbsup:

[gregbradley]

A beautiful M42. Love the colour scheme.

Greg.

[alan meehan]

very nice Nik love the colour scheme well done

[Benjamin]

Beautiful billowing clouds above a great core. Love it!

[rcheshire]

The core is something to be envied. Will chase up those videos.