The Rho Ophiuchus Complex in Ophiuchus

[jase (Jason)]

Tis' a great image Humayun, but feel your white balance is out. The small cluster M4 should show a brilliant white. The yellow cast over the image is dampening the other vibrant colours of the region. I commented on this image many moons ago, it is one of the finest examples I've seen of the region using a DSLR. Exceptionally well done. Subtle adjustment to the balance would top this off.

[Jen]

excellent work Humayun thats an interesting area so much to look at cant wait to see more pics from you in the future when you finally get the rest of your gear cheers

[Octane (Humayun)]

Mike,

I think reprocessing should be on everyone's agenda. What finer way is there to improve one's technique and learn the software tools at our disposal? I, for one, will be indulging more in this new favourite pasttime as my portfolio is rebuilt. And, yes, I am shattered.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

reshoot?...RESHOOT? dang! Oh dear..reprocessing is all the go these days Humi You must be shattered?

Mike

Fred,

Thanks, mate. Love your work, too.

Originally Posted by Bassnut

cop that mega star !!!!!, so magestic, love it

Jase,

Since I reprocessed this image, I calibrated my monitor for the first time, and, I can now see how bad this image looks. I remember you mentioned the cast the last time, and, it is still there, dang! I will reprocess it once more and be really brutal with the white balance. We'll see how it turns out. Thank you for the kind words and the critique!

Originally Posted by jase

Tis' a great image Humayun, but feel your white balance is out. The small cluster M4 should show a brilliant white. The yellow cast over the image is dampening the other vibrant colours of the region. I commented on this image many moons ago, it is one of the finest examples I've seen of the region using a DSLR. Exceptionally well done. Subtle adjustment to the balance would top this off.

Jen,

Thank you! it is indeed an interesting area. I like to refer to it as the most beautiful part of the sky. I will re-image this one this season and see if I can do it some more justice.

Originally Posted by Jen

excellent work Humayun thats an interesting area so much to look at cant wait to see more pics from you in the future when you finally get the rest of your gear cheers

Thanks, all.

Regards,
Humayun

[jase (Jason)]

Originally Posted by Octane

Jase,

Since I reprocessed this image, I calibrated my monitor for the first time, and, I can now see how bad this image looks. I remember you mentioned the cast the last time, and, it is still there, dang! I will reprocess it once more and be really brutal with the white balance. We'll see how it turns out. Thank you for the kind words and the critique!

Humayun,
No need to be brutal. You can achieve the task in a few clicks within MaximDL using the white balance tool. I gave it a whirl on your image after using the line tool to analyse the colour shift. You'll notice the rich blue stars come through with the cast gone. Quite spectacular.

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by jase

Humayun,
No need to be brutal. You can achieve the task in a few clicks within MaximDL using the white balance tool. I gave it a whirl on your image after using the line tool to analyse the colour shift. You'll notice the rich blue stars come through with the cast gone. Quite spectacular.

I don't think that cluster should be a brilliant white as it is still overcast with gas from Antares but it is almost white.

Not saying mine has perfect colour balance but I was happy with it:

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/93945265

Greg.

[multiweb (Marc)]

wow! great pic. lovely colors and contrast.