[stardust steve (Steve)]

Originally Posted by loki78

Not the greatest example but one of the only ones I could find to show you a comparisson. This one shows how low the milky way was as you can see trees and bushes in the foreground, there is light pollution and crap off the plants that was roughly eliminated. With more time spent, I could have tidied it up even more, but ideally now I don't shoot when it's low, directly overhead and you are more or less guaranteed an even background.

Thanks for posting a comparison Loki. I can certainly see the difference. That info will come in handy for my future night sky adventures