Eta and Fickle finger- my best effort

[spearo (Frank)]

Hi
So far my best effort at processing this target.

I've been trying to get as good as I could a shot of the Fickle finger structure.

I'm sure i could improve on the capture side of things (including even better collimation, guiding, worm performance etc...) and processing side of things (even this week i was experimenting with different processes and getting very different results), experts would be able to get more out of my data i'm sure.

Anyhow, i'm happy enough that I can make out the Fickle Finger.
include a crop and full frame.

C14 at F/11 on G11 guided with SW102 1000FL. Canon EOS20Da for images (7x3miniSO800) and QHY5 for guiding

thanks for looking
frank

[madwayne (Wayne)]

Great couple of images Frank. The second one looks more like an angry Cobra rather than a fickle finger.

Wayne

[iceman (Mike)]

Nicely done Frank, lovely contrast.

[Garyh]

Very nicely done Frank! You have some nice resolution happening there!

[Lester]

I like it too Frank, nice detail and colour variations, plus the scale.

[mexhunter (César)]

Hello Frank:
Like a heart that barks within the nebula.
Great capture.
Many greetings
cesar

[Screwdriverone (Chris)]

Very very nice Frank,

Beautiful images and the details are amazing,

Top stuff!

Cheers

Chris

[pgc hunter]

very nice! love the colours and the rude finger sticks out nicely.

[TrevorW]

Good one Frank

[gregbradley]

Awesome shot Frank.

Greg.

[spearo (Frank)]

Many thanks everyone!
Its probably a bit too "technicolor" for some but i'm glad you like it
Personally, the more vibrant the colors the better even if not necessarily "true to life" ...but that's an entire other debate which has been done elsewhere...
many thanks again
I'm now started on the other shot i may have been able to secure from that same night...The Pillars of Creation
coming soon to a thread near here

frank

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Must have missed this one Frank - another dark, brooding and fiery image.
Looks like smoldering embers...wish I could superimpose your detail on my widefield!
Nice one
Doug

[spearo (Frank)]

Thanks Doug!
there's so much being produced now by everyone its easy to miss images.
I find i miss a lot too with all the other pressures of life!
Its good to see the field of astrophotography exploding as it has though!
frank

[kinetic (Steve)]

Originally Posted by spearo

Thanks Doug!
there's so much being produced now by everyone its easy to miss images.
I find i miss a lot too with all the other pressures of life!
Its good to see the field of astrophotography exploding as it has though!
frank

I missed that one too Frank,

that is absolutely beautiful.....

Steve

[peter_4059 (Peter)]

Amazing details and colour Frank. Well done.

[spearo (Frank)]

Thanks guys
frank

[bloodhound31]

Love it! Especially the colours!

Baz.

[spearo (Frank)]

Thanks Baz,
I had a look at your website again, seems to have evolved into a very nice site, full of info. You should have your images a bit larger though, the small size don't do them justice! :]

cheers
frank

[bloodhound31]

Originally Posted by spearo

Thanks Baz,
I had a look at your website again, seems to have evolved into a very nice site, full of info. You should have your images a bit larger though, the small size don't do them justice! :]

cheers
frank

Thanks Frank, I got your contact. I fully agree! Changes already in the works for the last few weeks. Coming soon.

BIG!

[Hagar (Doug)]

Very nice Frank, You seem to be taking the big scope and DSLR almost to the limit. Looks like time for an upgrade.
Up close and personal gives a new perspective to my 1800mm scope.

Well done.