Re: [APML] Comet Machholz 1/31/2005

[John Laborde <jlaborde@ix.netcom.com>]

Nice shot Earle. Both method you used seem to do a good job on the 
vignetting.

What was your process for removing the vignetting in PS?

John Laborde

Thomas W. Earle wrote:

>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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