The Tunnel of Fire - animals in the Rosette

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by tornado33

Its not only deep but such incredible detail in the bright nebula v the dark nebulae. Well done indeed!
Scott

...yeh but what about the animals, did you see the animals??

[Troy]

Wow great images Mike, I like the presentation on the animals.

[CoolhandJo (Paul)]

lovely. Neve seen this target in a rendition like this ever

[LightningNZ (Cam)]

The animals (especially the cheetah) are fantastic Mike!

Not sure about the colour of the nebula though, it's rather arterial, or maybe something else biological that I've seen in some of my other Internet... "searches".

I so need a better mount so I can collect longer subs...

Best wishes,
Cam

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Troy

Wow great images Mike, I like the presentation on the animals.

Yeh animals always soften the heart Troy

Originally Posted by LightningNZ

The animals (especially the cheetah) are fantastic Mike!

Not sure about the colour of the nebula though, it's rather arterial, or maybe something else biological that I've seen in some of my other Internet... "searches".

I so need a better mount so I can collect longer subs...

Best wishes,
Cam

Thanks Cam, yes the colour is rather bold I guess but creating impact and interest was on the KPI's list

Mike

Originally Posted by CoolhandJo

lovely. Neve seen this target in a rendition like this ever

Cheers Paul, I sometimes strive for something different, which is hard on such a well imaged target

Mike

[gregbradley]

You got some amazing resolution there Mike.

Greg.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

You got some amazing resolution there Mike.

Greg.

Thanks Greggles...ok, you didn't like the colour did you I knew it, I knew it ..or was it the animals , they weren't cute enough were they? and I missed the Elephant doh

Mike

[gregbradley]

No not at all. Sorry my response may have seemed selectively complimentary. Its a wonderful image. Colour is great.

You have gotten your own style and type of look to your image here Mike which is somewhat uniquely yours and I think thats a great thing to achieve in any artform.

Greg.

[DavidU (Dave)]

Stunning image Mike.It's a veritable zoo out there.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

No not at all. Sorry my response may have seemed selectively complimentary. Its a wonderful image. Colour is great.

You have gotten your own style and type of look to your image here Mike which is somewhat uniquely yours and I think thats a great thing to achieve in any artform.

Greg.

Ah phew!!! pant, pant, .....for a moment I thought you didn't like my interior decorating, I was pacing back and forth scratching my head..needs more green, no needs less contrast, maybe a nice new couch or new blinds...

Just joshin

Originally Posted by DavidU

Stunning image Mike.It's a veritable zoo out there.

Mooooo...oh, that's a farm

Thanks Dave

[h0ughy (David)]

i see Santa brought you some clear skies Mike, the zoo looks wonderful

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

i see Santa brought you some clear skies Mike, the zoo looks wonderful

Yeh, finally managed to get out again and two nights in a row even glad you liked my arterial looking menagerie

Mike

[danielsun]

Mate!.... What an incredible image! I saw the animals and I even saw faces too!
I was gazing inside this image for quite a while and the depth and detail blew me away.
Brilliant work Mike!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by danielsun

Mate!.... What an incredible image! I saw the animals and I even saw faces too!
I was gazing inside this image for quite a while and the depth and detail blew me away.
Brilliant work Mike!

On ya Danny, nothing like a good gaze.... when looking at imaginary animals



Mike

[Ross G]

An amazing photo Mike.

I love the detail and colours.

The best I have ever seen!

Thanks.

Ross.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Ross G

An amazing photo Mike.

I love the detail and colours.

The best I have ever seen!

Thanks.

Ross.

Yeh? wow ...what do you think of the Hubble Pallet version I posted then?

Cheers big ears

Mike

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

....ahhh, probably not DM's cup of tea I am afraid ...
Cheers
Mike

Nope. It hasn't got a tree in the foreground

[marco (Marco Lorenzi)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Finally some clear skies (faint.....)

Two nights in a row (faint....)

This is only my second image in 6 months ...but at least it is a new image

More commonly referred to as The Rosette Nebula, I think it looks like a Tunnel of Fire.

This is is a HaOIIISIIRGB combination totaling just over 7hrs taken with the AG12 - 12" F3.8 corrected astrograph.

Processed to deliver a (more or less) true colour image. Seeing was the usual battling borderline rubbish

The Tunnel of Fire Full Fame at 50%

The inner Rosette crop at 80%

And I found These Animals lurking in the nebula

It's a little bold so I hope you like it

Mike

Congratulation Mike for your nebular "zoo" and for the 70+ messages of appraisal following A very nice image indeed, your are as usual able to get the most from the little clear skies you get

Ciao
Marco

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by marco

Congratulation Mike for your nebular "zoo" and for the 70+ messages of appraisal following A very nice image indeed, your are as usual able to get the most from the little clear skies you get

Ciao
Marco

Dr Dolittle ...clear skies..?..hmmm? yes I remember those....

I saw your Dumbbell Nebula shot at your site and it's awesome when are you posting it here? Looks like a beautiful butterfly flapping in space....umm more animals

Mike

[iceman (Mike)]

Stunning image Mike, one of your best I think.

The animals are great - I love the matching cheetah and racoon thingy the best, but the donkey is close. Maybe the Shrek donkey would've been a better match