[alocky (Andrew lockwood)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I agree, done this myself on occasion

Otherwise, the contrast is quite wowy and the colours look good.

Mike

Thanks Mike! I guess it's hard to know what too much looks like until you've gone there.

Originally Posted by Atmos

Looks like some very nice data Andrew. A bit over processed for my personal preference but it certainly has a "wow" factor

Cheers Colin - I suspect there's a trade off between natural looking and pulling out all the structure in the nebulosity.

Originally Posted by Stonius

Wow. An amazing amount of detail captured there! I do agree that it feels a little 'processed' but you wouldn't need to back it off much to bring it back and retain all that amazing detail, particularly that incredible puffy clouds in the 'deepest' part of the lagoon that most people blow out.

Very Nice indeed! Looking forward to the final shot!

Markus

Thanks Markus - I'll definitely have another go.

Originally Posted by RickS

With an old favourite like the Lagoon I think you're well within your rights to go a little overboard for some differentiation, Andrew. I think it's great

Thanks Rick - I like your way of thinking!
Cheers
Andrew