Kaleidoscope M27

[Ken Crawford]

This is a 6 filter image of a very familiar object totaling over 33 hours of exposure. My goals were to show this object much differently than normal. I leveraged the narrowband data to show the different energy levels and ended up with dramatic but smooth transitions. My color mapping choices ended up pushing towards the RGB data color pallet. I used the SII with just a small color offset to show slightly different transitions from red to burnt orange. The OIII was mapped to blue instead of teal (sorry Don) as I liked how the blues mixed and became lavenders, purples, shades of magenta and burnt orange.

I also worked at the core details while still leaving the “bubble” of OIII to give the depth of field I was looking for. So you may find that it is worth the time to zoom in and look around.

Ok, now that I have explained myself to let you know this is intentional, here you go. Even if you don’t like the color pallet I think you will find the outer halo and core details interesting.


http://www.imagingdeepsky.com/Nebulae/M27_6Filter/M27.htm (http://www.imagingdeepsky.com/Nebulae/M27_6Filter/M27.htm)


Thanks for taking the time to look,

[CoolhandJo]

Great stuff Ken! Good interesting view on this object. It really shows the fainter nebula that you do not see normally. Crisp image. :)

[marc4darkskies]

Well, it sure is different Ken! I don't like the pallet much but I see what you're driving at and the effect is certainly compelling. It's very smooth and the Neb extension and detail is awesome but my personal preference would be for a bit more contrast in the central region.

Cheers, Marcus

[strongmanmike]

Any way you look at it, this is an excellent and deep image Kenny :thumbsup:

Beautiful work

Mike

[Octane]

That looks like ravioli!

Insane amount of data. Excellent work.

H

[Ken Crawford]

I really appreciate the reactions I am getting. With this type of picture that does not follow the "normal" path I know we are going to see mixed reviews. What is most important to me is figure out what people think about the image. I not only like to know what you like about the image but what you don't like and any suggestions. Thank you!

I have to admit this image was targeted at the non-imaging crowd as we are all competing with illistrated CGI out there (aka AVATAR)

Thanks again for taking the time to comment . . .

[Garyh]

I actually like it Ken! Maybe unconventional but darn beautiful just the same!
cheers Gary