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[APML] Everybody does M42



Seems everybody shoots M42...I think it must be a Federal Law or something <g>.
Well here's my first attempt.  I blended a 10 minute exposure using a mask into a 60 minute exposure to keep the core from burning out.  This technique is probably old hat to most of you but this was the first time I've tried it.  Took a while to figure out how to get the mask right.
 
This is off a roll I started earlier in the month...then clouds/rain set in and I got tired of waiting...so I shot the rest of the roll with daylight photos (of my equipment, natch <g>) and got it developed.  Not sure what other list members do, but it takes me a Looooonnnggg time to get through a roll of film.
 
The good news is it looks like I may be passed most of my focusing issues.  The recalibration of my Stilletto KEF was a success.  No donuts on this roll and only a few exposures were a little soft in focus (read: operator error).
 
http://bellsouthpwp.net/f/r/frankb02/M42.html
 
Another shot I posted was from the ISS/Space Shuttle transit on 10/12.  There is a light gradient in the lower left from the waxing gibbous moon.  I left this in there along with the trees.  I think this gives the picture scale and dimension.  Whatda y'all think?
 
http://bellsouthpwp.net/f/r/frankb02/iss.html
 
There are a few other shots I may be able to get posted in the next day or so if time permits.
 
Comments welcome (and encouraged).
 
Carpe Noctem,  Frank
 
Astropix:  http://bellsouthpwp.net/f/r/frankb02/astropix.html