Re: [APML] My first picture

[larry mcmanus <lmcmanus@clearpointadv.com>]

Frank...good shot...Larry McManus


on 5/30/03 4:46 AM, Frank Barrett at frankb@celestialwonders.com wrote:

> Eric,
> 
> You are off to a fine start, I enjoyed your picture very much!  You've
> captureed quite a few faint stars for 3 1/2 mins.  The lens looks good at
> f/2.8, I didn't see any coma in the corners.
> 
> I have found in this hobby that acquiring a good image is only half the
> fun, the other half is enhancing that image through digital processing.
> Let me give you an easy one to start with.  I pulled your image into
> Photoshop and adjusted the midtones down a bit through a curves
> adjustment. The result was a darker sky background and better
> contrast...it makes the stars come alive.  You might want to experiment a
> bit in Photoshop.  I think sometimes I get more enjoyment out of
> processing images than I do taking them, Lord knows I spend much time at
> it.  I almost always come away with a better looking image and learn
> something new with each attempt.
> 
> Keep shooting and keep posting!
> 
> Frank Barrett
> http://celestialwonders.com
> 
>> Hello All,
>> 
>> This is my first post, so go easy on me!  My equipment
>> so far consists of an OM-1 and a homemade barn door
>> mount; it's not much but it's a start.  I was thrilled
>> to see my first batch of film come back with a shot
>> that had round stars!  So here it is, it will bore you
>> to tears, but I'm very happy with it.
>> 
>> http://members.aol.com/ic4703/arcturus_barndoor.html
>> 
>> EZB
>> http://members.aol.com/IC4703
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