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Originally Posted by mill

Second image looks top notch and the core is very good.
For single exposure images this is very very good

Thanks Martin after acting on Mike's suggestion we're really happy with it

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I see, you have managed to reveal the inside of the dark bay (as I call it) nice! I ws refering though to the area around the trap as a whole. There are lots of interpretations for sure but the usual problem I see with this area in most M42 shots is that it looks unanaturally darker than the bright surrounds and the transition to this darkened area is too abrupt. It is very tricky to get right I recon but the Trap area is the brightest part of the whole nebula so it should really remain so to look natural. The trick is to gradually blend the darkened trap area into the surrounding bright areas so that it is showing plenty of detail but remains bright, just my opinion of course

Over all it is a very pleasing result and you must be quite happy with it. I really like how you have revealed stuff inside that dark bay section and the coliurs look good too, nice!

MIke

Ahaaaa now I see what you mean Mike. I thought you were speaking about the dark bay

I understand your explanation now You're right the trap is the brightest part of the nebula and most images as you say portray it unnaturally darker including ours.

I will try to highlight the trap and keep the detail if possible.

Thanks again for your thoughts it certainly helped me see things differently

Barb