Final Results

Adobe Lightroom in combination with Adobe Photoshop were used to convert the raw image taken by the camera into the final results.

The image was first edited in Lightroom's Develop Module. Then Photoshop was used to make the tree line at the bottom black.

Move the slider to the left to see the Lightroom actions taken to turn the raw image into the final result.

Lightroom Workflow

Library

  • Import raw file onto folder using Lightroom
  • Convert to DNG file and rename
  • Add to collections

Develop

  • Profile:
    • Enable Profile Calibration
    • Pick lens from list
  • Temp: 3900
  • Exposure: +2.50
  • Highlights: -40
  • Shadows: +25
  • Whites: +40
  • Blacks: -5
  • Dehaze: +70
  • Vibrance: +15
  • Saturation: +5
  • Tone Curve: Medium

Galactic Center

Raw Image

This picture of the Milky Way's Galactic Center was taken on 8/22/17 around 10:00pm.

Move the slider to the right to uncover the raw image and to see the photographic equipment and settings used in making the image.

Equipment

  • Nikon D750
  • Rokinon 14mm Lens
  • Tripod
  • Remote Shutter Release
  • Exposure:20 secs at f2.8
  • ISO 3200

Galactic Center