at last a dark nebula

[alacant]

Hi everyone. After many epic failures in capturing a dark nebula, this finally fell out. After colour balance, this must rank amongst the most difficult bits of processing. Or far more likely, me being thick. I found by accident; the second stretch (or in StarTools speak develop) seems critical. So instead of using the big autodev hammer for a second time, I developed a few % at a time. Still a way to go: I've now lost a lot of the cute little bright nebula and the stars have lost colour. No surprise that the rest of the colour balance is not good either. Anyway, at last I got a dark nebula. Any comments positive or otherwise most welcome.  Cheers and clear skies.

[iapa]

Personally, catching a dark nebula at this quality is in the level of the 'gods'.

 

Bloody brilliant work.

[MARS1960]

Very nice, it's certainly inspired me try capture a dark nebula.

What did you use?

[alacant]

Hi. Canon 700d, but I don't think it's gonna be possible ATM due to the moon. Good luck anyway. HTH.

[laudropb]

Very nice image.

[Waldemar]

I see alot of color in the stars, so I don't understand the complaints... I think you did great! The red channel could be less, but still a great image!

Waldemar