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Re: [APML] Comet Machholz 1/31/2005
Wade - I would definitely favour the PI version. The PS version's background
is kind of dead looking. Too black and no hint of colour. The sky should
have a deep grey in my opin.
Stuart Heggie
http://www.astrofoto.ca/stuartheggie
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada
"Beauty in things exists in the mind that contemplates them."
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas W. Earle" <twade@bmi.net>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 3:09 AM
Subject: [APML] Comet Machholz 1/31/2005
> I have "completed" another one of my images of Comet Machholz. The
> vignetting associated with the Pentax 67 165 mm F/2.8 lens was
> "easy" to remove, but very difficult to get an acceptable image.
> The first image was created using PixInsight LE. I like how the
> nebulas stand out a little better with this version; however, the
> comet is pretty weak. The second version I used Photoshop to remove
> the vignetting. I like the comet better; however, the nebulas are
> weaker. Is there a way to have both worlds? I'm just learning the
> art of removing vignetting in an image so I'm sure there are better
> techniques. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Which version do you like the best?
>
> As you can tell, I'm not completely satisfied with either. Perhaps,
> a little more experience with PixInsight LE will allow me to fine
> tune the image (e.g. perhaps my "FLAT" is not ideal). Nevertheless,
> I'll continue my trek towards perfecting my technique.
>
> Here's the link:
>
> http://www.northwest-landscapes.com/html/comets/comet_machholz2.html
>
> You can find a higher resolution shot by clicking on the appropriate
> image.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wade
>
>
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