Thanks for all the nice comments regarding the first versions guys but tonight I changed my mind and although it wasn't too bad the noise was in fact slightly bothersome in the first versions after all
No substitute for having lots of data in the first place (as Jase said 30min Lum is just not enough) but just shows what modern image processing techniques can achieve if you are pressed for time
Full frame image (1.2meg)
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...70896/original
Close up crop of the best bits (600K) - ie narrow field Fred! he he he
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...07864/original
If you are on dial-up try this smaller full frame version:
http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...83370896/large
Hope these look more pleasing?
Mike