Re: [APML] New Image: M104

[Philip Perkins <philip@astrocruise.com>]

Jeff,

Keep it just the way it is - this is a beautiful shot and a lovely 
composition.  Seeing M104 elegantly poised amidst the backdrop of stars is 
so different and refreshing from all the CCD "in yer face" stuff which 
tends to get monotonous after a while.  This kind of work has a special 
part to play, IMHO.

(p.s. to save the inevitable e-mails I do realize that M104 is actually 50 
million light years *behind* the stars - the above is an artistic comment! <g>)

--Philip

At 09:53 26/03/02 -0500, you wrote:
>Well, you guys with short focal lengths (1000mm or less) know what a
>challenge this time of year is for us.  I long for the day when I can
>capture these little fellows with a CCD or longer focal length.  Anyway,
>we have to shoot something, so I went after M104 two weeks ago.  The
>Provia is really nice to work with.  You can really get it cleaned up,
>considering how much I had to crop/zoom for this shot.  M104 is not very
>big on this 6x7 slide.  Let me know if you have any suggestions for
>making it better.  I am always appreciative of APML feedback.  It always
>results in a better image.  Details on website.  Thanks!
>
>http://www.astro-photography.com/m104.htm
>
>Jeff Ball
>www.astro-photography.com
>Ohio Valley Astronomical Society
>www.ovas.org
>
>
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Philip Perkins - philip@astrocruise.com
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