Re: [APML] NGC 3953 using LLRGB technique

["John C. Mirtle" <jmirtle@shaw.ca>]

Rob;
    I am happy to hear that there are no magic algorithms or secret mouse
clicks that separate your images from the rest of the herd - just hard work.
It is comforting to know that there is no substitute for good optics, good
exposure time, good composition, good raw images and experience in image
processing, even in the CCD world. On the SBIG list I see so much attention
devoted to everything but these basics, that I was beginning to wonder. It
looks like when that fateful day comes to start using CCD's, most of us on
this list shouldn't have too much trouble making the transition. We already
know and practice the basics. :-)

John Mirtle
Calgary, Ab. Canada

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Gendler" <robgendler@worldnet.att.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] NGC 3953 using LLRGB technique


> Hi John,
> I think the subtle aspects of image processing (just the right amount
> of curves, sharpening, color, etc.) is something you can't spell out for
> people. Its what makes a good image even better. This is where experience
> comes in and cannot really be taught. It comes from processing (and
looking
> at) thousands of images. Developing an "eye" for what makes astronomical
> images exciting to look at comes with experimentation, trial and error,
and
> being a student of astrophotography.
>
> Rob



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