[RickS (Rick)]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Updated version with higher contrast is here: http://rickstevenson.smugmug.com/Ast...cropmed-X3.jpg

Originally Posted by alpal

That's looking great Rick,
I think you could get even more out of that data with a bit more processing.
I would play with contrast ( in curves ) & selective sharpening.

Thanks Allan. Hope you like the new version.

Originally Posted by atalas

Very nice Rick.

Thanks, Louie!

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Great image Rick. FSQ/ST11 is a match made in heaven.
One point though is the image seems a tad washed out, a bit of lack of contrast. Perhaps a bit of light pollution? Are you able to try out a bit more contrast or levels/curves not so pushed? Adding Ha will help, in fact your neb areas are quite saturated for LRGB only.

Greg.

Thanks, Greg. I thought it looked OK at the time but increasing the contrast has made a big improvement.

Originally Posted by multiweb

Great capture Rick. Very deep shot.

Thanks, Marc!

Originally Posted by David Fitz-Henr

That's a great image Rick! Probably as per other comments a tad more contrast would make it even more stunning!

Thanks, David!