|
Hi Peter
good work. I can tell focus was spot on as you have resolved some great detail there. I also agree that they are a little dim. In Photoshop, duplicate the background layer and in that second copy, make a selection around the core of the galaxy, and feather it by 15 pixels or so. Select 'Inverse'. Now add a curves adjustment layer. Click ok without making any adjustments. Then right click on the curves adjustment layer and select 'Create Clipping Mask'. Now,click on the curves icon in the adjustment layer and make your adjustments carefully. You will bring up the brightness of the outer arms and background without burning out the core of the galaxy.
Now, merge down the curves adjustment layer with the background copy layer, and adjust opacity of that layer to get just the right finish. Now flatten.
HTH
Cheer
Martin
|