NGC1499 (tone mapped)

I was originally attempting to construct a LRGB image of the California nebula (NGC1499) but it disappeared below my horizon before I had captured sufficient data. I therefore decided to create my first tone mapped image using the Ha I had acquired as the base. I decided to go for near(ish) representation of colour, after a little experimentation, I eventually settled on red for the nebula, a blue (ish) background and white (ish) stars.  The Ha data which was the basis for the image is displayed in a separate image of this gallery.