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Is my Ring too pink?

Started by lmarchesi, 08/19/2009 06:15AM
Posted 08/19/2009 06:15AM Opening Post
This is my first attempt at imaging the Ring. Let's get the particulars out of the way:
LRGB 60:24:24:24, 6 min subs, colors binned 2x2, imaged at 1200mm, f/7.9, Astrodon LRGB
This is a crop of a larger frame.

So, do these colors look right to you? Suggestions?

Lou


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Louis Marchesi
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Posted 08/19/2009 02:50PM #1
Too pink, Louis.
What did the RGB look like? Red, I assume? If so, then list your processing steps for combining the L with the RGB. There are numerous places where you could have gone pink.
The larger stars show a distinct, hard edge within the halo. I would back off on your sharpening for a more natural appearance.

dan
Posted 08/19/2009 07:19PM #2
Colors seem OK to me....
Posted 08/22/2009 12:29AM #3
Lou,
I like the image. the color might be a bit pink. I think it would not seem as pink if the underlying luminance was increased in contrast and perhaps lowered a bit.


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