The Horsehead Nebula

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

... Yes the blue reflection cave near the Horsie is missing the blue hues. Just lack of exposure time really.

I like this a lot Greg!

It's a lovely image and has excellent depth but your colour balance is a smidge off IMHO. Yes, you need more blue data but it actually has a slight yellow cast that subdues what little blue data you have. A quick tweak in PS to reduce highlight yellow confirmed this and brought out the blues more without creating a blue cast.

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

I like this a lot Greg!

It's a lovely image and has excellent depth but your colour balance is a smidge off IMHO. Yes, you need more blue data but it actually has a slight yellow cast that subdues what little blue data you have. A quick tweak in PS to reduce highlight yellow confirmed this and brought out the blues more without creating a blue cast.

Thanks for the tip Marcus. Ye I thought the colour wasn't on the money as the little cave next to the Horsehead has blue reflection nebula in it.

I'll try that and repost the result.

Greg.

[Nikolas (Nik)]

Lovely widefield shot

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by Nikolas

Lovely widefield shot

Thanks Nik. I would've liked more exposure but that is true of any image.

Greg.

[topheart]

Well done Greg!

An interesting discussion too.
Cheers,
Tim

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by topheart

Well done Greg!

An interesting discussion too.
Cheers,
Tim

Thanks Tim.

Greg.