[niko]

Here's my quick and dirty image from Snake Valley. I was hoping someone might offer some advice on how to draw out more detail in the nebula. I've tried levels and curves across the whole image but feel I need to focus just on the area of most interest.

Is a layered mask and then levels and curves just on it the way to go? How to I feather this in to the rest of the image?

Stoopid newbie questions I realise but just a few pointers would be great if someone has the time.

cheers

niko