That's a wicked first light - you should be well chuffed with that! You even largely managed to keep the core from overexposing, which really requires you to hit the sweet spot with your exposure time.
I'm wondering whether the reddish tint in your 1st image was the result of light pollution, rather than an incorrect color balance? What's your sky like?
Regardless, excellent work and I, for one, hope to see more posts!
