M106 (with bonus galaxies)

I've recently started to increase my average imaging time per object, so this time I went for just over 15 hours. I also decided to compose the image by emphasizing the additional galaxies within the image since they also quite detailed. I was happy with the result. 

On the processing front: To bring out the details, on the Luminescence layer I used HDR toning and the High Pass filter at a range of pixel widths. Deconvolution (within CCD stack) and Smartsharpen were also applied to the main image.  On the RGB layer, Shadows Highlights, LAB colour and Vibrance were applied.  Given the small size of some of the galaxies, I decided to minimize the impact of the stars by processing the star layer separately. The Ha data was blended into the red channel via the Screen blending mode. Finally, I corrected some stars for Chromatic Aberration by selectively shrinking the red channel around some of the halos.