The Constellation of Scorpius

[Hagar (Doug)]

Very nice widefield Humayun. Looks a little bright on my laptop but the detail is magnificent. Lots to look at and peruse.
Thanks for posting.
Well done.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Doug,

Cheers, mate!

Interesting you mention the brightness of the field. I at first was going to post a slightly darker version (about 20% darker) but I just kept being drawn to the brighter version.

I will redo this field, either this year, or next year. I also want to have another crack at Rho Ophiuchus with a 200mm lens (f/2.8L II USM) on the 40D.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Regards,
Humayun

Originally Posted by Hagar

Very nice widefield Humayun. Looks a little bright on my laptop but the detail is magnificent. Lots to look at and peruse.
Thanks for posting.
Well done.

[batema (Mark)]

That is a great image. After that long away from taking photos I'd be happy just to remember how to set up my tripod let alone take a shot like that. The lens must also be a real beauty too. Well done.

Mark

[bones]

H
For a while there I couldn't see the constellation for the stars.
Overall I think it looks great. Don't put yourself down by any means. I'm sure that that is the kind of image many of us on the IIS forum can only aspire to do one day. After seeing the vanity of your labour in setting up earlier on in the night, I've got to say it looks like it was all well worth it.
Well done. See you next time we're both at the PC.
Tony

[AlexN]

Bravo! talk about coming back with a vengeance!

[Lester]

Hi Humayun, that is a rippa image. Well done.

[RB (Andrew)]

That's turned out nicely H despite the initial woes.
The mod 40D performs beautifully and it was fun watching it being controlled via the laptop.
It was a lovely night too with great company.

You'll have to get yourself a good ballhead so that you can orientate and frame the camera the way you want when piggybacking.

[Deeno]

Wow. Intense!

Must be pleased with a 'first' effort for a few years.

[RobF (Rob)]

Just stunning Humayan, and I also appreciate the detailed info on how you went about capturing it. Its images like this that really inspire others to get out and have a go (affects me that way anyway!)

[lesbehrens (Les)]

wow wow wow. very nice image.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Mark,

Thank you! You can ask the guys that were there -- I was a complete gumby trying to set everything. It had just been far too long.

Originally Posted by batema

That is a great image. After that long away from taking photos I'd be happy just to remember how to set up my tripod let alone take a shot like that. The lens must also be a real beauty too. Well done.

Mark

Tony,

Cheers, mate. I appreciated your company! We'll catch up soon.

Originally Posted by bones

H
For a while there I couldn't see the constellation for the stars.
Overall I think it looks great. Don't put yourself down by any means. I'm sure that that is the kind of image many of us on the IIS forum can only aspire to do one day. After seeing the vanity of your labour in setting up earlier on in the night, I've got to say it looks like it was all well worth it.
Well done. See you next time we're both at the PC.
Tony

Alex,

Onwards and upwards from here on in. Thanks!

Originally Posted by AlexN

Bravo! talk about coming back with a vengeance!

Lester,

Cheers, mate!

Originally Posted by Lester

Hi Humayun, that is a rippa image. Well done.

Andrew,

I'm glad that all the electronics side of things seemed to work out well in the end. Thanks for your assistance!

Originally Posted by RB

That's turned out nicely H despite the initial woes.
The mod 40D performs beautifully and it was fun watching it being controlled via the laptop.
It was a lovely night too with great company.

You'll have to get yourself a good ballhead so that you can orientate and frame the camera the way you want when piggybacking.

Deeno,

Thanking you! I am quite happy, but, I know I can do better. Next time! Thanks to you, also, for your assistance.

Originally Posted by Deeno

Wow. Intense!

Must be pleased with a 'first' effort for a few years.

Rob,

Much obliged. Thanks!

It's really interesting -- when you look at the RAW 5-minute exposure, you think it looks absolutely horrible. The whole thing was one big shade of pink with some orange from the Milky Way. Stacking and processing is a wonderful thing.

Originally Posted by RobF

Just stunning Humayan, and I also appreciate the detailed info on how you went about capturing it. Its images like this that really inspire others to get out and have a go (affects me that way anyway!)

Les,

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Originally Posted by lesbehrens

wow wow wow. very nice image.

Thank you, everyone!

Regards,
Humayun

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

How did I miss this one Humayun? A splendid shot - a humdinger widey!

When are you going to take the plunge and modify a 5D?

Ripper mate