Another stab at M42

Started by Osterholt, 02/22/2007 05:16PM

Posted 02/22/2007 05:16PM | Edited 02/22/2007 06:44PM Opening Post

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This is a reprocessed image of M42. Shot thru a TOA-150 at F/5.8. It is 40m=HA, 7m ea. RGB. Processed with CCDsoft and Paintshop ProX. It is a bit blue but I'm trying to make the Walking man stand out, Thanks, Tom

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Posted 02/22/2007 05:23PM #1

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That's better Tom, but I think your saturation level is a lil'bit off... wink

Keep at it!
(try to compare to other M42 shots and calibrate your colors accondingly)

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Posted 02/22/2007 06:43PM #2

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Hi Tom,

Not bad at all. Next step is to layer a sequence of shorter shots over the Trapezium area so that you can bring those details out.

Eric

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Posted 02/22/2007 10:28PM #3

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Looking good Tom!
If you can't get out for some shorter subs you might try making a layer that is only stretched enough to bring out the core and layer that in.

Not positive if this would work for sure!

Jason

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