could have done better - My Lunar eclipse views from Newcastle

[h0ughy]

well we had high cloud to start with then it finally cleared. havent processed a thing yet and there are probably better shots in the mix - I took 4 gig or RAW files with the K10D and 2 gig Raw with the 400D, so I have a lot to look at. was a wonderful sight to see:thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

oh and used these to get them

[2020BC]

Superb shots there, Houghy!:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

The whole experience is in the top 5 All Time Best Astronomical Events for me.

[RB]

I love the beautiful subtle tones you've captured in there Dave.
And great to see the setup too.

Great work mate.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ric]

Nice images Houghy, you had some decent looking setups on the go as well.

[Garyh]

Very nice Houghy!! its gonna take you some time to pick the best from all that data.. I thought I was bad taking a gig worth..lol
well done!
Had that same pesky high cloud up this way as well. But boy was it fun to watch and image!!
cheers Gary

[JohnG]

Nice shots David

Only got visual down here, seeing was, well, was :mad2:.

Cheers

[h0ughy]

Thanks Guys, only 7 gig to go???

[acropolite]

Nice shot's h0ughy, I'd be very peased if mine were that good.:thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Very nice results Dave. I'm glad it all worked out for you - the field of high tech gizmos, masquerading as your back garden, looks very impressive! Looks like a secret govt. or military installation!

Cheers

Dennis

[DJVege]

Those are awesome, h0ughy. Much better detail than mine. Love 'em! :thumbsup:

[sheeny]

Good stuff HOughy! I'd like to have got shots as good as that!

Al.

[h0ughy]

Don't tell anyone will you:rofl: especially with APEC next month;)

[h0ughy]

Thanks Alan. I was determined to get better results than I did last time, there was a marked improvement of digital over film. I take my hat off to those who can make the string of images and wide field shots, they look fantastic, but I only have 3 cameras and borrowed one to get a photo of the setup:rofl:. Next time I think we need to hit it with everything:whistle:

[h0ughy]

Thanks for that:thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

did you end up with clear skies?

[Orion]

Love them Houghy!:thumbsup: Can you send one over to me?

We had a GREAT time last night!

[iceman]

My shot is apparently going to be on NBNTV Weathershots tonight. Have I stole your spot Dave? :)

[anthony.tony]

They Top Shots ' Well done . Tony

[h0ughy]

:rofl:no merely sharing Mike:whistle:

[Moonman]

Great sequence of shots!

The fun is always in the doing and great results are a bonus!

[h0ughy]

here are a sequence of shots straight from the camera in raw format placed into the contact sheet format in photoshop. I will have to process every one of these - LOL all ISo400 - varied from 1/750 through to 30 seconds for totality and back out to 1/750 throught the Meade LX200R at f6.3. now I need to somehow come up with a way to present it?

[rogerg]

Excellent eclipse shots houghy :). Really nice colour and clarity :thumbsup:

[ving]

nice shots david! :)

[tornado33]

Great colours there mate, well done.
Scott

[RB]

LOL Houghy, if you can produce contact sheets like that you should work for Vogue !!!!

:lol:

Looks awesome mate.

[h0ughy]

:rofl: but I only have the colours from white to orange:whistle: mmm sounds like the 80's:P;)

[Dietmar]

hi houghy,

very nice images! great job there!

[anthony.tony]

There are plenty of threads on the Event. Tony

[sheeny]

I reckon the contact sheets don't look too bad!!!!:thumbsup:;):lol:

Why not present them in egg carton backgrounds?????:rofl:

Al.

[h0ughy]

MMMM a bit too much moonlight the other night was it Al?

[Tania Hough]

Tell me husband of mine - what else in in that room?????

[Astroman]

O oh Busted David LOL.... Hello Mrs. Houghy :)

[h0ughy]

OMG:scared::scared::scared::scared:


come on Moderators this cant be allowed:scared::scared::scared:


Hi dear!!!!!

that is the kids inheritance in that room, when I eventually pass on my knowledge and worldly possessions our kids will benefit:whistle:

Gee this is not fair -and on Fathers day too......

Go on read look in all the forums----go on----- nothing to hide sweety:D:whistle:

Please read more:help:

How the hell did she get on her - I am screwed:sadeyes:

must disable the wireless network on her laptop.


This is not fair!!!!!!!!!


Remember the nice bottle of red you enjoyed on this night hon, nice clear warm night......



glad she is in bed, will disable the wireless network on the lappy.......

[erick]

This is TOO GOOD :lol:

Hi Mrs H. :hi:

Love your profile - "husband taming"! :whistle:

[earthlight]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hi Tania,

Yes I fully agree with your profile. 3 kids and husband training!!!!! Some day's this is the only way I can talk to mine.:P

You do actually have him well trained. The guilt he shows is enormous!! He is truely torn about the Astrofest next year. :D

Anne-Louise

[firstlight]

:rofl:And were in the same room:whistle:

[earthlight]

So Houghy, have you made a movie yet?
It would be great!

___________________________________ __
earthlight

[davidpretorius]

oh my oh my oh my.

great images dave........ and as usual you dedicate these lovely images to your dearly beloved and beautiful wife.

it is alright mrs houghy, 9461 posts and every single one of them ends with david saying how he buys flowers for you every day......

(he is not the messiah...... he is a very naughty boy!!)

[h0ughy]

No Anne-Louise she included me in that child count:(

[acropolite]

Will a character reference help h0ughy....:P

[h0ughy]

cheque is in the mail Phil

[acropolite]

;) :evil:

[earthlight]

Yes I know. :) That was my list, and Tony was included as one of my kids . He's proud of it! :D:D

You've seen my whole family at Astrofest, I've only got 2 children under 5yrs. You know Rigil and Hadar :innocent::innocent:

( :lol: )

_________________________________
Anne-Louise

[Dennis]

Not forgetting the other 120+ people (also called attendees) who occasionally behave worse than the children at Astrofest events…

Cheers

Dennis

[firstlight]

:lol: You thought she didn't understand? We've been together almost as long as the Astrofest has been... still refuse to grow up (Youth... wasted on the young)