[pvelez (Pete)]

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Very good job on that one Pete! One way you can tweak the saturation of individual areas is using the sponge tool. This can help to tone down parts of the image that get too saturated.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve - will investigate the sponge - never came across it before

Originally Posted by MrB

Very nice Pete, I don't think the background is too dark at all. It certainly doesn't appear clipped.

Out of interest, is that you in your profile pic? Anyone ever mentioned you look heaps like Adam Savage?

Yes its a dorky photo - though I've never been compared to Adam Savage before. Mind you, I haven't taken an interest in blowing things up on TV

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Very nice Pete. To me though its being presented upside down! How many hours was this one?
Greg.

Thanks Greg - about 5 hours L and 4 each for R, G and B from memory

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

That looks great Pete and no tell tale signs of the dreaded image killing decon

Mike

Cheers Mike

Originally Posted by Elio

What a beauty!

Thanks

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Wow. Very slick indeed.

Remote at Coona eh? Not sure how I can run that past the one who must be obeyed...

Does she have to know? Truth be told, it is not cheap but with it all running smoothly now without anxiety about rain ruining my gear, its worth it. Now all I need is the weather to play nicely. Funnily enough there are no issues with clouds around full moon.

Originally Posted by Rod771

Very, very nice Pete! Lovely detail in the Galaxy!

Well done

Thanks Rod

Originally Posted by alpal

Lovely shot - it's a beautiful galaxy.

Agreed - its a cracker of a target. I might give it another go next year

Originally Posted by RickS

Great result, Pete! The CIELAB a* and b* curves can be used to tweak saturation more selectively if that's what you're after.

Cheers,
Rick.

Thanks Rick. I have yet to venture into Lab land but it might be time to head that way.

Pete