M16 and M17 region of the Milky Way, with Sh2-54 faintly visible near top center.
Taken July 31, 2005 with a Pentax SMC-M* 300mm lens at f4 and Fuji Sensia 400.
Average of 6 and 8 minute exposures. Processed with RegiStar, PixInsight LE and
Photoshop CS. North is up.