tulip Sh2-101

[Velvet]

more data in Oii and Sii added to the Ha

4 hours Ha 600s subs

4 hours Oii 600s subs

3 hours Sii 600 s subs

Tak 130 extended.

An attempt at hubble palette but obviously need more practice or instructions

[gingergeek]

A little dark I think or is it just me ?

[swag72]

I agree with Mark - I'm sure this could be lightened considerably

[Alexandre Cucculelli]

Fast fast, that  too dark!!

The image is attractive, that asks for a modification on cursors .......!!

@lex.

[Velvet]

thanks but i am not too experienced with PS, what would you suggest i do to it?   what do i alter

thanks

Velvet

[swag72]

What processing software do you use? To brighten this I'd just do a standard curve.

I've just downloaded your image and done a screengrab of the curve I used if you'd like me to PM it to you or put it in the thread?

[Alexandre Cucculelli]

It is necessary to play already at first with the level and the curve!

[philj]

Thats nice Sheila, a little tweak on leveks and curves will bring it out and really enhance those colours. Nice one

[MartinB]

It's moody and magnificent as it is!!  A little lift using levels and curves wouldn't go amiss and it looks like it could cope with a bit of sharpening as well. Trouble is, you've got some star halos so if you do go giving it a boost you will boost those as well and that won't be so nice.

You've got some lovely data velvet so this is a good image to use to hone your processing skills.

[Velvet]

What processing software do you use? To brighten this I'd just do a standard curve.

I've just downloaded your image and done a screengrab of the curve I used if you'd like me to PM it to you or put it in the thread?

i use maxim to stack and Photoshop for processing.  any help would be appreciated from all quarters.  

thanks for the help and comments everyone

[Alexandre Cucculelli]

Here is what what is vaisable with your image!!

Curves and levels!!

@lex.

[Velvet]

   i will go back and start again and see what i can do

Velvet

[Elio]

Hi Velvet if you are using PS take a look at this usefull actions... http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/Astronomy_Tools_For_Full_Version.html

my suggestion is to use each one on a copied layer to see the improvements and adjust the opacity to lower the effects as needed...

hope you can understand my poor english 

[Velvet]

Hi Velvet if you are using PS take a look at this usefull actions... http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/Astronomy_Tools_For_Full_Version.html

my suggestion is to use each one on a copied layer to see the improvements and adjust the opacity to lower the effects as needed...

hope you can understand my poor english 

thank you, i will take a look at that, and your english is very good

Velvet

[PatrickGilliland]

Hi Velvet if you are using PS take a look at this usefull actions... http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/Astronomy_Tools_For_Full_Version.html

my suggestion is to use each one on a copied layer to see the improvements and adjust the opacity to lower the effects as needed...

hope you can understand my poor english 

I would also look at Annies actions and her videos.

I have both and find them very useful.

Paddy