Tadpole Nebula SHO - 2 Versions

[The Lazy Astronomer]

Shot mostly over late autumn/winter 2022, around 18hrs integration time with approx 7 hrs each Sii and Oiii, and about 3.5 hrs Ha.

Given other images I've seen on here with much shorter integrations, I'm not necessarily sure I've benefited from the extra hours, but oh well.

2 versions: one where I've gone fairly aggressive with the Ha/Sii dust colour, and one much more toned down, but more Oiii coming thtough. Not sure which I prefer - let me know your thoughts!

[carastro]

I like the second version the best. 

[Sterrenland]

Prefer the 2nd version too. 

[simmo39]

Both look good but the second image for me is better.

[Rossco72]

my preference would be for the toned down version. but both are good. 

[The Lazy Astronomer]

Thanks all for the feedback - pretty unanimous! 😃

It's interesting that's the preference, that one was the first version and I thought it looked a bit bland, although I have to admit it looks a bit more vibrant on my phone than it did on my monitor. Still haven't quite found my 'style' for narrowband colours yet I think. 

[powerlord]

1st one for me, sorry to be a contrarian.

Stu

[The Lazy Astronomer]

57 minutes ago, powerlord said:

1st one for me, sorry to be a contrarian.

Stu

The more l look at it, the more I think that's my one too! Good to know I'm not alone 

[Adam J]

1st one for me the second has had the oiii pushed to the point the some Ha is starting to look blue and forced.