Quivira convergence with alternate processing attempt

I've given up at this point on doing HDR with moving stars. This is a single image. I was able to turn down the moon while processing the RAW file, but not significantly. In the full size image, there is some Earthshine detail visible, plus a few stars.

Wonderful job Rob! You done very well.

That moon, she sure is bright! I really like the result, though - very nice! There's a feeling of two distinct environments - the warm earth and the cold of outer space. I like the moon.

Good work on this one Rob. Love the warm sunset tones on the earth and the soft color in the clouds transitioning to the main event. I wish I could have gotten out before the light on the earth was completely gone but I didn't even start shooting till around 7 pm.

Good shot Rob. I'll echo Wayne's comment on the transition. I especially like the uppermost clouds and how they blend with the dark sky. I went outside my house that evening to look at the formation several times... it was more impressive than I thought it would be.

Nice shot. The clouds really make this shot fantastic for me. I like they way they are layered and gradually disappear as you move up in the photo...they really pull my eyes up towards the moon and stars.

Thanks everybody. It was a beautiful evening to be out.

Here is an alternate version. I processed the RAW file twice, then used EnfuseGUI to merge them. I think this controls the moon better. Any preference between the 2 versions? Thanks for looking again.

Number two seems to have more detail everywhere Rob.

Rob: Both are wonderful but the second is my preference. Well done. >=))>