Galaxy at 32mm

[iceman (Mike)]

Trying to get through the remainder of the IISAC2013 shots and found a few more I could process quickly.

Similar to other shots taken on the same night, like 'Within Reach', but this is with a 24-70mm lens @ 32mm, f/2.8 with the Canon 6D at ISO6400, a single 30 second exposure, tracked on the Polarie.

Thanks to Fred for letting me borrow his 24-70mm lens. It's a great lens! Out of my budget unfortunately.

Processed for colour saturation and contrast

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Thanks for looking.

[schmikko (Michael)]

I really like this shot, milky way is so close to the horizon and the detail is fantastic

[Rod771 (Rod)]

Looks great Mike

You definitely have a lot of great pic's from IISAC.

Just a quick question, what was the name of the iphone app you were talking about during your nightscape talk? I cant remember.

Cheers

Rod

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Another great shot, Mike!

[Paul Haese]

Hmmm not sure about the saturation levels Mike. It looks very unnatural. I know the green was airglow but everything together looks over done to me. Potentially a nice shot. I liked the saturation levels you used on the reflection of the Milkyway on your car if that is any indication.

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

The ultra saturation isn't going to please everyone, I know that A lot of people prefer much more 'natural' looking skies, and some like the 'pop' of the saturated skies, even though it's less realistic.

I'm still experimenting trying different processing. Eventually I'll end up with something I like, use it for a while, until the next round of trying new things.

Originally Posted by Rod771

Looks great Mike

You definitely have a lot of great pic's from IISAC.

Just a quick question, what was the name of the iphone app you were talking about during your nightscape talk? I cant remember.

Cheers

Rod

Hey Rod, it was TPE - The Photographers Ephemeris.

Originally Posted by Paul Haese

Hmmm not sure about the saturation levels Mike. It looks very unnatural. I know the green was airglow but everything together looks over done to me. Potentially a nice shot. I liked the saturation levels you used on the reflection of the Milkyway on your car if that is any indication.

Thanks Paul, the green and yellow is possible too strong in this image.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

I think it looks pretty ok actually, having some strong colours grows on you I recon

Mike

[Rod771 (Rod)]

Originally Posted by iceman

Hey Rod, it was TPE - The Photographers Ephemeris.

Thanks Mike

[Ross G]

Nice photo Mike.

I like your composition.

I will have to attend your Star Party next year.......I feel like I've known those 5 trees all my life!

Ross.