[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by Troy

Wow a very nice image Greg.
Love the detail in this shot

Thanks Troy. The scope did pick up a lot of detail eh.

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Nice Greg, especially given little exposure time. The detail is great.

Thanks Paul. I imaged this one over several nights but was picky about which to use. Luckily M42 doesn't really require 12 hours of data. I need to be picky with the subs from the CDK17 as any thin cloud, light pollution etc and the vignetting on the 16803 becomes a problem. This scope would be optimum at my dark site but its not powered at this time.

Originally Posted by Bassnut

WHOA, face smacking gear,eye smacking pics, bang, nice work Greg, a bit harsh but lots of impact

Thanks Fred. It definitely is in your face compared to my other versions of it in the past.

Originally Posted by Screwdriverone

Hi Greg,

I'm not sure about this one.

There is heaps of details and amazing resolution, but I just dont know what it is that's bothering me about this pic.

It seems.....plastic? Is it too sharp or not enough blue channel?

Please dont get me wrong, I love your pictures, just something doesnt look right here.

It almost looks like an oil painting????

Apologies if I cause any offence, none is intended (and I have no experience with this level of work) but I just can't put my finger on why this image seems "strange" to look at, almost artificial.

I'll pull my head in if I am out of line, but it is just my opinion...

Sorry,

Cheers

Chris

I know what you mean. It is slightly harsh with its heavy contrasted details. I pondered over this aspect at a point in the processing. I can easily do a version which is less harsh but less detailed. One of those processing decisions. I chose to show the extra detail over the usual gaseous filaments which are smooth. Perhaps I should do a 2nd version. Of course your viewpoint is perfectly valid and well accepted. Thanks Chris.

Originally Posted by alan meehan

Nice structure and detail Greg well done
Alan

Thanks Alan. The big scope gets a lot of detail quickly on bright objects.