NGC 6188 and NGC 6193

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

This is one I've managed to put together in the infrequent periods of clear sky that we've had lately. I think it would probably benefit from a lot more colour data as it seems to lack a bit of "zing". Suggestions would be welcome.

Cheers

Steve

http://members.pcug.org.au/~stevec/N...L6303_RC14.htm

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

I think it looks great- I love this part of the sky.
Thanks for putting this one up
cheers
Graham

[RickS (Rick)]

Steve,

I think it looks pretty good too. There is a bit of sameness in the Ha background but maybe that's just the way it is? If there's enough OIII or SII to be worth collecting perhaps you could use that to introduce some colour variation.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Shiraz (Ray)]

looks good to me Steve - not excessive in any way and looks "real".

[Bassnut (Fred)]

I like it. Not lacking zing detail and contrast wise at all. Colour.... maybe?.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Good image Steve!

Like the colour, it's a tough one to balance with so many shades of red.

Cheers,

Justin.

[alpal]

Originally Posted by Stevec35

This is one I've managed to put together in the infrequent periods of clear sky that we've had lately. I think it would probably benefit from a lot more colour data as it seems to lack a bit of "zing". Suggestions would be welcome.

Cheers

Stev

Hi Steve - looks good -
I hope you don't mind?
What about a bit of LAB colour with some masks like this:

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Originally Posted by alpal

I Steve - looks good -
I hope you don't mind?
What about a bit of LAB colour with some masks like this:

Thanks Alan. I'll check that out.

Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne

Good image Steve!

Like the colour, it's a tough one to balance with so many shades of red.

Cheers,

Justin.

Thanks Justin. I think I have it too red with The Ha predominating too much

Originally Posted by Bassnut

I like it. Not lacking zing detail and contrast wise at all. Colour.... maybe?.

Yeah I think you hit it Fred - something not right about the colour.

Originally Posted by Shiraz

looks good to me Steve - not excessive in any way and looks "real".

Thanks Ray

Originally Posted by RickS

Steve,

I think it looks pretty good too. There is a bit of sameness in the Ha background but maybe that's just the way it is? If there's enough OIII or SII to be worth collecting perhaps you could use that to introduce some colour variation.

Cheers,
Rick.

Thanks Rick. I don't have any OIII but maybe it would be worth collecting.

Originally Posted by graham.hobart

I think it looks great- I love this part of the sky.
Thanks for putting this one up
cheers
Graham

Thanks Graham

[atalas]

Good work Steve....a fun region to return to every year.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Originally Posted by atalas

Good work Steve....a fun region to return to every year.

Thanks Louie. I think this region works best in narrow band with a wide enough field to see NGC 6164/65.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Excellent close up. Great details. A great area to image for sure.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Thanks Marc

[alpal]

Steve,

Thanks Allan. I'll check that out.

No problem.
I really like LAB mode - to increase colour without a brightness increase.
The masking was a little difficult as I had to paint it in by hand
& blur/feather it - otherwise the edges
of the nebula went purple.

cheers
Allan

[Joshua Bunn (Joshua)]

Amazing Steve, that's an awesome view. Interesting how the nebula subsides away from the two bright stars.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Originally Posted by Joshua Bunn

Amazing Steve, that's an awesome view. Interesting how the nebula subsides away from the two bright stars.

Thanks Joshua. That subsidence effect is more noticeable with the Ha. I expect it as a result of stellar winds form the the stars.

Originally Posted by alpal

Steve,
No problem.
I really like LAB mode - to increase colour without a brightness increase.
The masking was a little difficult as I had to paint it in by hand
& blur/feather it - otherwise the edges
of the nebula went purple.

cheers
Allan

Still haven't done it yet Allan but I definitely should use LAB colour more than I do. You never stop learning new techniques.