ORION Widefield image feedback please

[Leveye]

Re-edit of Orion widefield image using Gradient XTerminator which edit do you prefer?

[M00NMonkey]

Hi Leveye,

Firstly...nice image! what set-up and subs did you use for this?

I am new to AP (few months) so I can't really offer advice, so take whatever I say with a 'pinch'

I am actually thinking about purchasing gradient xterminator myself. I think it has done a good job on the image, overall. It has enriched the star-field and improved the flame and horsehead. But I feel it has washed the colour out of orion/running man neb's, which is a real shame. Maybe merging the 2, using layer masks would be an option? IDK

This view is high on my to-do list whenever the weather decides to have break (maybe a slightly larger FOV). Seeing this has made me more eager. Good job!

Jez

[JamesF]

Are you sure that gradient is actually an artefact? There's a lot going on around Orion and I wonder if you might be picking up traces of something that's actually there.

James

[Andymac79]

There is a lot of red in that region, as James says, the first is maybe better but a tad overkill on the processing? Some data may have been lost in the second one

[JamesF]

Couldn't find this earlier, but have a look at this ollypenrice widefield image of Orion:

http://ollypenrice.smugmug.com/Other/Best-of-Les-Granges/i-V9SQcqS/0/X2/ORION%2085MM%20LENS%20HaOSC%206%20PANEL-X2.jpg

James

[Gonzo]

Surely this should be in "Imaging - Widefield, Special Events and Comets" instead of "Getting Started With Imaging" no?

[Leveye]

This is with an unmodded Canon 60D btw. Both edits besides the Gradient Xterminator Filter are the same i like how the nebulosity in ngc 2064 upper left is even coming out this was a single 2 minute exposure no darks or bias frames used at all. Layer masking the 2 together is one way. Agreed there is a lot going on out there i love that "C" curve in it wish i could get that!! Need a modded cam with an H-Alpha filter. just wanted others opinions on the redness say if i printed it. I like the way the Nebs stand out in the one on the right.

[Leveye]

I was going to post it there after i got some feedback here first.

[Leveye]

Hi Leveye,

Firstly...nice image! what set-up and subs did you use for this?

I am new to AP (few months) so I can't really offer advice, so take whatever I say with a 'pinch'

I am actually thinking about purchasing gradient xterminator myself. I think it has done a good job on the image, overall. It has enriched the star-field and improved the flame and horsehead. But I feel it has washed the colour out of orion/running man neb's, which is a real shame. Maybe merging the 2, using layer masks would be an option? IDK

This view is high on my to-do list whenever the weather decides to have break (maybe a slightly larger FOV). Seeing this has made me more eager. Good job!

Jez

Canon 60D 85mm @ f1.4 iso 100 single unguided 2 minute exposure IOptron smart EQ pro mount PP in CS% and LR

[Leveye]

Thats CS5 MoonMonkey sorry and thanks for the compliment!