While this is still not good enough, it's a progress compared to my previous attempt at processing a Veil Nebula shot, and really my first Veil Nebula entirely shot/processed by me.

In short, it's a redo of the picture CIlian took at Vladeasa 2009 camp, but this is mine :D. Approximately 1h exposure, 20x3 minute subs at ISO 1600 with the same equipment as the previous Veil attempt, Canon 5D MK II, Canon 200 f:2.8 EF ED telephoto lens, closed at F:4. Well maybe not the same camera, since now it's IR enhanced, the original filter was replaced with a Baader IR/UV filter for better H alpha throughput. Not sure if I see a difference though!

Processed with DSS and Pixinsight 1.7, no photoshop this time. The only different thing I did at the very end was to slightly bias the 128 pixel wavelet, which enhanced the large scale structure. Does it look weird now? You tell me.

Enjoy