Fun getting back in to the astronomy.. M8 & M20

[rogerg]

G'day all,

After a couple of months no activity due to weather and dead PC I took it easy last night, not jumping straight back to supernova or comets but instead enjoying some easy shots with the Megrez 90. Had a great time!

5 x 5 mins
Canon 350D
800ISO
Megrez 90 with Borg DGL
Unguided on the PME

Was great using my newly fitted FCUSB on the Megrez and having reliable USB with a new active USB cable ducted recently.

http://www.rogergroom.com/items/m8_m20_lagoon_trifid_nebulas

(large pic at website)

Roger.

[mswhin63]

Very nice Roger, welcome back to AP.

[TrevorW]

Glad someone got some photons Roger :thumbsup:

[rogerg]

Thanks Malcolm :)



It is a bit like that with the weather of the last month or two here isn't it? But it's been great having a good winter with somewhere near average rainfall.

[jjjnettie]

:) There's a lot of joy to be had in this hobby.

[RB]

Lovely shot Roger.
I miss doing AP too, hoping to get back into it soon.

:thumbsup:

[atalas]

Nice shot Roger....universe doesn't feel balanced unless your out imaging It.

[gregbradley]

Nice subtle colours. I like it.

Its good to be back out imaging eh?

Greg.

[rogerg]

Yes, if only there was the time to enjoy it all :)



It can take a bit of mental effort to get back to it .. but I am really enjoying the simple approach right now, not trying to push myself too far such that I would burn out or it all seem just too hard.



:) thanks



Thanks .. yes, it is. I like the subtle nature to the colours too. I try and avoid the over-processed or high contrast looks.

[Hagar]

Nice image Roger. Glad to see the break has made the return to imaging so good. Sometimes a break is what we all need.
Good to see you back.

[Ross G]

A nice photo Roger.

Beautiful smooth tones and natural colours.


Thanks.

Ross.

[jase]

Roger, this is a lovely entry as you get back into the saddle. I hope to see more of your wide field work again. Try not to leave it too long.

[iceman]

Nice one Roger, great to see you on the bike again.

[rogerg]

Thankyou for all the comments! It's great to see so many familiar faces popping up in this thread to comment! I am surprised you all remember me :)

[jjjnettie]

Feel the love and mateship.....
IIS is all full of it. :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

Feel the love and mateship.....
IIS is all full of it. :thumbsup:

(:lol: that doesn't sound right does it. I meant that IIS is full of mateship, but you knew that anyway didn't you. :) )

[rogerg]

:lol: .. I guess I'm lucky I initially read it how intended :)

[h0ughy]

nice shot - looks very subtle image, like its soft rich colours

[Stevec35]

Nicely done subtle image. Taking it easy with familiar objects is a good way to go when motivation is flagging.

Cheers

Steve