I perfectly understood your comment Mike - it was me who did not express myself clearly. I love your images and I am convinced that guys like myself who are quite new to this hobby can learn a lot from more experienced imagers, if we pay attention and are not afraid to experiment. Please keep doing what you have been always doing!
Here is my attempt at the Carina just under 3 years ago with the same telescope
http://www.astrobin.com/full/92701/0/
Suavi
I never truly understood how someone can love a machine...until now that is