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willlarmour21 · 10-04-2018, 08:29 AM - **9 Likes**

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

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mhrish · 10-08-2018, 05:17 PM - **1 Like**

It looks good to me. Perhaps it could use a little more contrast to darken the sky a little. I really like the foreground.

SSGGeezer · 10-02-2019, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by willlarmour21

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

I think it is quite a bit above the standard of a "decent" image.
I think it is a great image.

mauriciohr · 10-03-2019, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by willlarmour21

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

Nice spot

crongratulations !!!

**Madaboutpix** · 10-05-2019, 07:50 AM

Would prefer a little more foreground space, I think, but otherwise, my main criticism would be with the obtrusive watermark. (Get rid of that thing. It may offer a degree of protection, but it seriously discourages people from viewing your image.) Little astro experience myself, but happen to like your image a lot.

**clackers** · 10-10-2019, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by willlarmour21

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

Great shot. Such an affordable lens for everyone, too!

**csa** · 10-11-2019, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

(Get rid of that thing. It may offer a degree of protection, but it seriously discourages people from viewing your image.)

I don't see where a watermark discourages anyone from viewing images, rather discourages anyone from using the image without authorization.

I love the image, as another said, perhaps if the sky could be darkened slightly? Other than that, well done!

**Kevin B123** · 10-11-2019, 10:40 AM

Well done, it takes some practise and effort as anyone who has tried will appreciate.

dan.a.nesheim · 10-13-2019, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by willlarmour21

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

Nice, and welcome to the forum!

Originally posted by willlarmour21

I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

Well, i tried astrophotography once and failed miserably, so i cant say much. But i think you nailed it. Looks perfect to me. I like how you ancored the stars in the photo to this center placed stone tower. This was a good composition to make.

wstruth · 10-21-2019, 03:18 PM

To me its a great image and I'm jealous of your results. I'll leave the critique to those who know about astro photography.

STARHUNTER94 · 10-21-2019, 06:26 PM

Wow, I'm no expert but I really like that image. Well done.

veato · 10-22-2019, 12:56 AM

Is it a bit phallic or is that just in my head! Cracking photo though. I'd love to be able to take a decent astro shot.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by willlarmour21

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

Interesting subject for astrophotography foreground !

niiicedave · 10-25-2019, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by willlarmour21

Hello,

This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago.

This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better?

I think this came out great and has a fantastic earthbound foreground.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-25-2019, 02:44 PM

Excellent first post - well done!

Yes could be dark sky but then I think it works as it is as its feels more ethereal to me.

10-04-2018, 08:29 AM - 9 Likes	#1
willlarmour21 New Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 16	First "Decent" Astrophotography Photo Lens: Samyang 14mm Camera: Pentax K-3 II Photo Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK ISO: 1600 Shutter Speed: Above 6s Aperture: F2.8 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? Attached Images

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10-08-2018, 05:17 PM - 1 Like	#2
mhrish Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 84	It looks good to me. Perhaps it could use a little more contrast to darken the sky a little. I really like the foreground.

10-02-2019, 06:24 AM - 1 Like	#3
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by willlarmour21 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? I think it is quite a bit above the standard of a "decent" image. I think it is a great image.

10-03-2019, 08:25 AM	#4
mauriciohr New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	Originally posted by willlarmour21 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? Nice spot crongratulations !!!

10-05-2019, 07:50 AM	#5
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,448	Would prefer a little more foreground space, I think, but otherwise, my main criticism would be with the obtrusive watermark. (Get rid of that thing. It may offer a degree of protection, but it seriously discourages people from viewing your image.) Little astro experience myself, but happen to like your image a lot.

10-10-2019, 03:45 PM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by willlarmour21 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? Great shot. Such an affordable lens for everyone, too!

10-11-2019, 10:23 AM	#7
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Madaboutpix (Get rid of that thing. It may offer a degree of protection, but it seriously discourages people from viewing your image.) I don't see where a watermark discourages anyone from viewing images, rather discourages anyone from using the image without authorization. I love the image, as another said, perhaps if the sky could be darkened slightly? Other than that, well done!

10-11-2019, 10:40 AM	#8
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,191	Well done, it takes some practise and effort as anyone who has tried will appreciate.

10-13-2019, 06:25 PM	#9
dan.a.nesheim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 167	Originally posted by willlarmour21 This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. Nice, and welcome to the forum! Originally posted by willlarmour21 I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? Well, i tried astrophotography once and failed miserably, so i cant say much. But i think you nailed it. Looks perfect to me. I like how you ancored the stars in the photo to this center placed stone tower. This was a good composition to make.

10-21-2019, 03:18 PM	#10
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	To me its a great image and I'm jealous of your results. I'll leave the critique to those who know about astro photography.

10-21-2019, 06:26 PM	#11
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Wow, I'm no expert but I really like that image. Well done.

10-22-2019, 12:56 AM	#12
veato Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 543	Is it a bit phallic or is that just in my head! Cracking photo though. I'd love to be able to take a decent astro shot.

10-23-2019, 12:45 AM	#13
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by willlarmour21 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? Interesting subject for astrophotography foreground !

10-25-2019, 01:40 PM	#14
niiicedave Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 51	Originally posted by willlarmour21 Hello, This is my first post on the Pentax Forums. I've been using Pentax cameras for around 10 years now but haven't really given astrophotography a go before up until around 2 months ago. This was taken last weekend and it's what I would call my first "decent" astrophotography image... I'd just like a little bit of critique if possible please and any pointers on something I could do better? I think this came out great and has a fantastic earthbound foreground.

10-25-2019, 02:44 PM	#15
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Excellent first post - well done! Yes could be dark sky but then I think it works as it is as its feels more ethereal to me.

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