RE: [APML] Redo- Sagittarius - M8 to M17

[Alan Voetsch <alanv12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey Wade,

--- "Thomas W. Earle" <twade@bmi.net> wrote:
> I hope mine images don't look like that.:-)

Not as I recall.  
 
> I think it all boils down to the tools we use and how we use them.
> Each tool has their strengths and weaknesses.  The more tools you
> use the more additive or subtractive the effect.  I generally use
> PixInsight for flat-fielding and neutralizing the background.  For
> everything else, I use Photoshop. 

That is also about how I do things.

 What's more important and
> probably the main cause of the "strange look" is the "artist" in us
> all.  Some of us like to get as close to the "real look" as possible
> while others strive for a more artistic interpretation.

If that is the explanation then I will certainly accept it. There
certainly seems to be a difference in perceptions and I want to
understand the reasons for that.


> I guess the jest of all this is PixInsight is a wonderful tool.
> It's perfect for shaping your canvas into any form you desire.

Can't argue with that.

Alan

SCT Astrophotography: http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch/astrophotography
FS-102 G-11/Gemini: http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/tak_fs102
& http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/fs102
& http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/takpf


		
__________________________________ 
Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 
http://mail.yahoo.com
_______________________________________________
Astro-Photo mailing list
Astro-Photo@seds.org
http://seds.org/mailman/listinfo/astro-photo