affinity photo Milky Way editing help please

[tomtoner_photography]

Good afternoon everyone,

I have recently joined the forum in the last 2 months and this is my first post. I'm not new to photography but have taken a liking to Milky Way images and struggling with the editing side of things.

I am seeking any help or guidance on a technique or a 'how to' guide when editing in Affinity Photo.

I've uploaded an image that I recently took, it is a panoramic consisting of 2 lines of 9 images with each frame a stack of 2 images. I took the original images in RAW/NEF and the above is a converted JPG.

For some reason I'm just not that happy with the edit I have done and hoping someone more experienced can offer some words of wisdom.

Thanks.

Tom

Kit used on the night;

NIKON D750

Tokina 16-28 f2.8

Taken at 16mm and f2.8

ISO 6400

13 second frames

Shutter release cable to avoid any shake

Manfrotto tripod with Neewer ball head

 

 

[dannyg9]

Well, the image is gorgeous. I apologize, but I can't address your request for help as it is out of my realm of experience/skill. From an outsider looking in, what you've presented is a magnificent looking image. I'm sure someone will provide a somewhat simple solution.

[Lisbon]

I also think the image is beautiful.

10 hours ago, tomtoner_photography said:

For some reason I'm just not that happy with the edit I have done and hoping someone more experienced can offer some words of wisdom.

I am not an astrophotographer, but I would brighten the horizon a bit so that there is a better separation between the sky and the horizon.
Like a silhouette.

 

MilkyWayx.afphoto

[tomtoner_photography]

17 hours ago, Lisbon said:

I also think the image is beautiful.

I am not an astrophotographer, but I would brighten the horizon a bit so that there is a better separation between the sky and the horizon.
Like a silhouette.

 

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Much appreciated but I did think about brightening it up and taking it from there. Cheers