Here are two nearly identical moon photos.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

This first photo had post processing done on my Dell computer. It was posted last night.




This second photo started with the Dell post processing and then had Paint Shop Pro added in order to reduce the noise and to enhance the craters.

[NJCher]

1. I'll

Take my moon with enhanced craters. Thank you. 😊

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks so much, my dear NJCher!

I prefer that one too, although the first one ain't bad!

[elleng]

2. LOVE the craters.

ONLY day forecast withOUT 'showers' is Sunday 8/22; please send my love.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks so much, my dear elleng!

This sort of photo is what happens when you play with the software. It's not difficult and it enhances what the pixels contain.

It makes a better, more interesting photo.

I encourage you to try it!

Best of luck on Sunday 8/22! Fingers crossed for no showers!

[greytdemocrat]

5. Very Cool!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks very much, my dear greytdemocrat! Glad you like 'em! ♥

[Beartracks]

7. There's no noise in space!

This is a beautiful shot, Peggy! I can see the subtle difference from PS Pro on the moon details.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. That's true, there isn't noise in space, my dear Beartracks!

I may be referring to "digital noise."

Thanks for your critique of the photos! When I ran the first photo through PS Pro, to produce the second photo, I was hoping to fix a couple of things that I felt needed fixing.

I'm still learning this software (there's a lot of it!) so when I can get it to give me exactly what I want...well, that's cause for rejoicing!

[Beartracks]

9. True that.

I've been guilty of over-processing on more than one occasion.

So: Hear! Hear!

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. As have I! I really work hard not to do that.

The Paint Shop Pro has a handy feature: a back button that allows you to remove something you realize isn't good in the photo. It has saved me quite often!

[cate94]

11. Nice one

Nice two.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thanks so much, my dear cate94! ♥

[Hekate]

12. Neat!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Thank you, dear Hekate! I think so too. ♥

[AndyS]

13. Great results! It helps when you start with a really good image and you're

as good a moon photographer as I know!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Wow, my dear Andy, thank you so much!

High praise from one that I hold in high esteem.