Cracking example of how it should be done there Rod!!
Ian, I used too high an ISO (400) and yes, I did use noise reduction in Elements 4. Considerably so too, to the extent I was worried that it wouldn't look right (which it doesn't)
My next efforts were even more embarressing and I have quietly ditched them. The wind, even with a tripod, was causing do much movement it was horrible!! I'll wait for a nice clear, still night and ttry again, using all the excellent advice from the people.
Oh, and Wallace, I always shoot RAW unless I'm taking "happy snaps" Even then with this batch of shots they were too bad to recover adequately.
Never mind, live and learn. onward and upward - as the mushrooms say.
Andy
Ian, I used too high an ISO (400) and yes, I did use noise reduction in Elements 4. Considerably so too, to the extent I was worried that it wouldn't look right (which it doesn't)
My next efforts were even more embarressing and I have quietly ditched them. The wind, even with a tripod, was causing do much movement it was horrible!! I'll wait for a nice clear, still night and ttry again, using all the excellent advice from the people.
Oh, and Wallace, I always shoot RAW unless I'm taking "happy snaps" Even then with this batch of shots they were too bad to recover adequately.
Never mind, live and learn. onward and upward - as the mushrooms say.

Andy
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