Finished M51

[Moon monkey]

Finally finished playing with this one now I am quite happy with the result....

79 x 70 sec lights

30 darks

CS5 ....

Hope you like it ... and thanks for all the help:)

[Moon monkey]

Loses a bit of its quality on here ??

Never mind, it looks better on my laptop

Cheers MM

[Quatermass]

Looking very nice MM don't worry about loss of quality on the posts I get that as well the main thing is that you are happy with the results and its looking good

[ianaiken]

Looking good. Possibly focus a bit out or a small bit of trailing, but a good result nevertheless.

I see you have a Nikon D200, did you use remote capture software or a cable release?

[ianaiken]

For the change in image when posting here, to limit that take a look at this post http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-tips-tricks-techniques/167722-help-colour-profile.html there is some good info about colour profiles and saving for the web.

[Moon monkey]

Thanks

I use a wired programmable shutter release on the D200

Cheers MM

[ollypenrice]

Beware of clipping the black point. On the web it seems to get a further clip so I suggest leaving the background sky looking very light as you post. If you clip M51 you clip the precious outer halo which would be a shame.

Olly