First Post - M42 & M43

[Ozark Bill]

Hi everyone,

This is quite the community and I’m happy to present my first image here. 
 

I am about six months into the hobby and this is my first crack at a closeup of these objects.
 

I Used a modified Canon 7D mkii, Canon 300mm f/2.8 stopped down to f/3.2 on a Skywatcher Star Adventurer without guiding. 
 

I took six sets of exposures to cover dynamic range and composited, rather poorly, in PS CS6. Stacked with APP. You can read more details about this session here: https://ozarkbill.com/2023/01/28/the-great-orion-nebula-and-the-running-man-nebula-m42-and-m43-january-2022/

[Sunshine]

Welcome, and what an entrance! fantastic image, have a great time meeting new members and posting more images!

[Ozark Bill]

Thank you, Sunshine! 😊