Howling at the moon

[multiweb (Marc)]

Bit over an hour and a half in Scorpius in the prawn area. This is the wolf nebula. Quite faint and noisy but some decent details.

Big one here [3327x2491 - 4.7MB]
HD Version here [1920x1438 - 1.6MB]

Bit of a challenge to process. Needs a lot more data and moonless dark skies. Still I like the framing and details.

[gregbradley]

Yes I found the Wolf area hard to process as well. I think its a very starry field and the dark areas need a fair bit of exposure to overcome the noise.

The history brush technique set to multiply helps so does the burn tool.

Greg.

[Stevec35 (Steve)]

Looks pretty reasonable already Marc but more data always helps

Cheers

Steve

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

nicely done as usual marc, do you think you will add colour?
also how long were your subs on this if you don't mind me asking

Cheers

Rusty

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

I like the composition on this one Marc and the perfect name for it

Mike

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Yes I found the Wolf area hard to process as well. I think its a very starry field and the dark areas need a fair bit of exposure to overcome the noise.

The history brush technique set to multiply helps so does the burn tool.

Greg.

Originally Posted by Stevec35

Looks pretty reasonable already Marc but more data always helps

Cheers

Steve

Thanks guys. Yes it needs 5 to 10min subs easy.

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

nicely done as usual marc, do you think you will add colour?
also how long were your subs on this if you don't mind me asking

Cheers

Rusty

Thanks Russel. I don't think I'll add color to this one. It's very faint and I don't really have the time to spend on it given the few clear nights we're getting. Plus it's all red in RGB. quite boring. 2min subs only.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I like the composition on this one Marc and the perfect name for it

Mike

Thanks Mike. Yep, the moon wasn't far off either.

[Andy01 (Andy)]

That's really cool - gotta love those unique features in the sky revealed by Ha

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Andy01

That's really cool - gotta love those unique features in the sky revealed by Ha

Scorpius is a great area for narrowband. I spent a lot of time in the area.

[Regulus (Trevor)]

The HiRes versions aren't dogs either (well they are but...). Good result Marc, and I'm with Michael on the composition. Very nice.

Trev

[Placidus (Mike and Trish)]

Marc, your wide-field H-alpha shots make magnificent maps.

... and if a wolf did come out of the forest, what then, eh?

Just wonderful!

[RickS (Rick)]

I like the composition of the crop, Marc, and killer Ha work, as usual!

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Regulus

The HiRes versions aren't dogs either (well they are but...). Good result Marc, and I'm with Michael on the composition. Very nice.

Trev

I'll settle for dogs. Thanks again mate.

Originally Posted by Placidus

Marc, your wide-field H-alpha shots make magnificent maps.

... and if a wolf did come out of the forest, what then, eh?

Just wonderful!

Thanks for checking it out Mike. That would be a good target for your light bucket.

Originally Posted by RickS

I like the composition of the crop, Marc, and killer Ha work, as usual!

Thanks a lot Rick.

[Rex]

Nice going Marc, as has been said, great composition and great narrow band images as usual.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Rex

Nice going Marc, as has been said, great composition and great narrow band images as usual.

Thanks mate. Now I have the focus sorted out this one should come out a lot smoother with longer subs.

[Ross G]

What a great looking monochrome photo Marc.

Beautiful tones and contrasts.

Love the composition.

Ross.