Re: [APML] Mission Statement Change?

[Sean Walker <vze2c3z8@verizon.net>]

Very well said, Mike. I think there is more artistic criticism here than on the
Sbig list- they have more technical crit. both of which are useful, but there is
absolutely nobody on the SBIG list who has been imaging for 20+ years like they
have been here <g>

Sean Walker

"Mike Cook, AF9Y" wrote:

> As a poster of CCD to Film comparisons, it appears that I have
> touched a nerve with some of the APML members.  My apologies.
>
> There is a more fundamental reason for my postings of CCD images.
> It is in the pursuit of the best possible astro art.  I'm convinced that
> the best astro artists are here on APML.  If the most pleasing images
> have a film like quality, then that is what I want to drive to in the
> processing.  If you strive for the best, you want feedback from the
> best.
>
> I believe APML is first about astro art.  Maybe the canvas used is
> less important.
>
> Mike Cook
> AF9Y
>
> > I've got no problem making any change if that is what the list wants.
> >
> > So far it appears that people are in favour of a change, but I'm going to
> > let the issue float over the weekend to allow others to speak their mind.
> > The only point that I personally wish to maintain is that the primary focus
> > of the list be emulsion and that the noise be kept to a reasonable level.
> > One of the reasons I dropped off of the SBIG list a while back is that wading
> > through the cr*p took too much time.
> >
> > As others have mentioned there aren't any other good choices out there
> > for emulsion discussions.
> >
>
> Mike Cook, AF9Y
> http://www.webcom.com/af9y
> mwcook@cris.com
>
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