The North American Nebula

[dave.hardy2]

It's been a while but finally managed to get a clear sky I could use.
This is my first try at this. I was only able to image part of it but now sure which part.
14 x 300sec @ ISO800 with Darks, Flats and Bias frames
Processed in Star Tools and finished in CS2

 

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[+Bino-viewer]

Lovely rich red colours Dave ?

 

 

[dave.hardy2]

Here is a tweaked version less saturation. 

 

[Peter Shah]

lovely shot ....you can just see "The Wall" photo bombing your upper right frame

[Tweedledee]

Some very fine detail with lots of stars. ?

[BAZ]

I have been looking at these two and I can't decide which I prefer, both bring different things to the party. Actually I am going to say the first one as it has higher contrast and brings out more of the wall detail, both are good but the first one seems to really show the area off to it's best, both great images though.

[dave.hardy2]

Thanks Baz I appreciate all the  comments. I personally prefer the first one. I might try reprocessing in star tools and see if I can't bring some more detail out.