My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year.

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My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year. Jan 9, 2021 23:47:36 GMT

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Post by bfhammer on Jan 9, 2021 23:47:36 GMT

Really, I apologize for making crap and not fully realizing it. I downloaded a new processing tool and have been watching videos and practicing this past week.

For example, this is the Orion Nebula which was photographed 12-27-2019, is the January image of my 2021 calendar, and this was what I thought was the best I could do with my photo.

Now stacked and pre-processed using open-source software called SiriL (for astro-photography) and finished in GIMP.

Then there is Triangulum Galaxy which I imaged 10-7-2020, is in the 2021 calendar also, and I made a few revision attempts to get this originally.

And now after processing using SiriL and touching up in GIMP.

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My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year. Jan 10, 2021 0:37:46 GMT

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Post by zeb on Jan 10, 2021 0:37:46 GMT

Don't apologize, Chris. Your originals are still very cool, and life is a learning process. Getting better doesn't mean your earlier attempts weren't worthy of praise. I've enjoyed them all very much. That said, the new versions are really nice! Great improvements. Looking forward to future astrophotography shots.

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marsss25 Administrator Posts: 7,163	My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year. Jan 10, 2021 0:50:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marsss25 on Jan 10, 2021 0:50:22 GMT Those are amazing improvements- so glad it's working out for the better! Keep it up
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jeffhargrave WIS par Excellence Posts: 1,918	My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year. Jan 10, 2021 1:20:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeffhargrave on Jan 10, 2021 1:20:39 GMT Heck, Chris, I think the old ones were just great. I was VERY impressed with them and love the calendar. As Dan said, life is a learning experience. Just keep it up!

My apologies for making amateurish astro-photos last year.

Post by bfhammer on Jan 9, 2021 23:47:36 GMT

Post by zeb on Jan 10, 2021 0:37:46 GMT

Post by marsss25 on Jan 10, 2021 0:50:22 GMT

Post by jeffhargrave on Jan 10, 2021 1:20:39 GMT