Orion rising and Cygnus setting

These images were processed somewhat differently than normal.  The intent was to reproduce the visual experience rather than show the faintest stars.  Watching Orion rise over the mountains in a clear dark winter sky is an inspiring sight.

Orion rising over McCall Gulch. 22 Sep, 9:42 pm.  Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8, sparkle-6 filter.

 The brightest "star" in this image is Jupiter, top left center.  At mag -2.8, it is the fourth brightest object in the sky, after the sun, the moon, and Venus.

Here is the same view, but with a different filter (Hoya Softon-A):

Orion and Sirius rising over McCall Gulch.  Leica 15mm f/1.7.  Sparkle-6 filter.

Softon filter.

Cygnus setting over Bristol Head.  Leica 15mm f/1.7, Sparkle-6 filter.

Mars and the Beehive Cluster (M44) rising over Snowshoe Mtn.  75mm f/1.8.