catman161 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hi guys this is my first ever attempt at sketching so go easy on me I tried to sketch the Owl Cluster tonight 02/02/2013. Full observing report to follow in observing section-really enjoyable night in the back yard Anyway here's the sketch-advice/tips appreciated. I don't have a scanner so it's a photo I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks pat will give the inversion a go on the laptop tomorrow. Thanks. Yeah will give sketching a go again I think-was nice to spend more time on one object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Looks good Felix, you have got the shape and balance right. Even with sketching it looks like you need to know some dark arts then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks Martyn yep it appears the use of photoshop/image processing software is unavoidable with astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Well I have no idea when it comes to using Photoshop CS 2 so I just loaded the picture up and clicked invert?? I am sure you must be able to make the background black but I don't know how you do it! Anyway here's the sketch inverted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 looks good give the curves and levels a tweak they work back to front Thanks Pat-that means absolutely nothing to me I'm afraid! Like I said today is first time I've ever used PSCS2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Nice one Felix, great to see someone else having a go at sketching. As Pat suggested give it a go in the scanner when you can then invert it. Looks good as is though and the proportions are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Nice one Felix, great to see someone else having a go at sketching. As Pat suggested give it a go in the scanner when you can then invert it. Looks good as is though and the proportions are good. Thanks Phil. I don't own a scanner unfortunately. I will be keeping all my sketches so when I do get a scanner get ready for a mass post in this thread. All jokes aside I quite enjoyed having a go at this last night. Will definitely give it a go again-way cheaper than astrophotography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Too right its cheaper and alot less hassle mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ngc457 is such a wonderful object to observe and you have captured it well Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Nice one Felix, I feel inspired to have a go myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Felix I did a first sketch of Jupiter last night, dont want to post it tho, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Guwon Dave, post it lets have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 no way lol i'm going to keep it so I can see if i'm improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Guwo, guwon, guwon, guwon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Felix I did a first sketch of Jupiter last night, dont want to post it tho, lol That's teasing Dave-I wanna see it now! Come on I posted my first attempt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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