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[Rodd]

A tough project due to the intervening dust, which tends to push the image toward the red.  I thought it was a bit much, so I toned it down a bit.  The only difference between these two images is one iteration of sharpening.  The second image is a tad bit sharper. Is it too much?

TOA 130 and ASI 1600. HaLRGB about 32 hours

[powerlord]

very nice. And a tricky target. Can't see a difference between the two versions myself.

[Rodd]

1 hour ago, powerlord said:

very nice. And a tricky target. Can't see a difference between the two versions myself.

It’s very subtle. Maybe too subtle. 

[tomato]

I think the second version is slightly sharper, but not overdone, great image.

[Rodd]

11 minutes ago, tomato said:

I think the second version is slightly sharper, but not overdone, great image.

Thanks--that is good news.  Its always tough to know when you've crossed the line

[tooth_dr]

Gonna say first one for me but not much in it.  Bottom one looks a little blue to me too

[Rodd]

5 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Gonna say first one for me but not much in it.  Bottom one looks a little blue to me too

Thats strange.  The only difference between the two is one iteration of sharpening.  But I have noticed that images look different in different places on my monitor.  Eithgerway-thanks for looking.  There really isn't much at all in it.  

[Rodd]

11 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Gonna say first one for me but not much in it.  Bottom one looks a little blue to me too

Hey--you were right!!  I equalized the histogram, which was a tad heavy on blue.  Thanks--I think it looks better. (I aslo tweaked up the saturation just a smidgeon)

 

[Rodd]

4 hours ago, tooth_dr said:

Gonna say first one for me but not much in it.  Bottom one looks a little blue to me too

How about this one--I used very fine scale sharpening and I don't think its over the line.....we'll see how I feel tomorrow

[tooth_dr]

1 minute ago, Rodd said:

How about this one--I used very fine scale sharpening and I don't think its over the line.....we'll see how I feel tomorrow

Yes , directly comparing the images, that one is the best

[Rodd]

1 minute ago, tooth_dr said:

Yes , directly comparing the images, that one is the best

Thanks Doc......I think I will stop fiddling now before I ruin it!

[Rodd]

28 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

Yes , directly comparing the images, that one is the best

I spoke to soon.  I have pulled out the regional dust a bit.  

[WolfieGlos]

The latest is the best one for me. Lovely image.

[Rodd]

1 hour ago, WolfieGlos said:

The latest is the best one for me. Lovely image.

Thanks. It’s nice to find out you didn’t derail the train!