Triffid - State of origin nebulae

[vash]

I got an early night off last night, still missed the game but didn't worry me too much, I thought what better way to cap off the series with something that reflects the 2 teams, triffid of course.

I was hoping to get about 32 images but dew settled on the secondary and my shots started to deteriorate so I packed it in about about 3am. The dew is also still there, I might have to find a way to combat this problem in the not to distant future.

I didn't do much in processing as I didn't think it needed it, just a little curves and a little level adjustment to get the background right.

20 x 5 minute exposures plus darks
Stock 350D with MPCC
Hi res
http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll101/stix_man/Nebulae/?action=view&current=triffid-hi-res.jpg

[erick]

I think the maroon is a bit dominant? :D

[vash]

yeah, A little bit brighter too :P.

[renormalised]

Yeah, but notice how the "blues" are completely dominating the area. The "maroons" maybe brighter, but they're still inferior:P:D:P:D

[Ric]

A great looking image Ashley, the colours look very natural and the stars are nice and sharp.

A fine job.

[gregbradley]

Very nice image.

I would've thought the colours were a little understated, especially the pinkish tones of the main nebula (the blue part seems about right). Perhaps a bit more saturation to the red tones in the main neb.

The stars look good. A very nicely executed image.

Greg.

[Matty P]

Nice work Ashley. Lovely colours and detail.

Very well done. :thumbsup:

[vash]

I re-processed and printed it out along with the others today, all in A3 they look amazing at that size.

[AlexN]

i cant wait to have my own a3 astro-poster. Great image mate

[peter_4059]

No matter which way you look at it a sensational outcome. Great triffid too!

[TrevorW]

I like DSO's one day I hope to be getting results like you guys, great shot !!

[Chippy]

Very nice image!!

[Deeno]

have to be happy with that!!!!
Great Triffid

[vash]

Yeah, I'd love to get one DSO a day too, but rain has settled in and thats going to slow things down, I've got myself an A3 photo album that I will hopefully fill up very quickly (I live in hope). Show a few people what it is I do in my spare time and where all my money disappears too.

I might upgrade my camera to a modded one eventually get a bit better red response, but I'll make do with what I have at the moment.