The Horsehead Nebula

Also known as Barnard 33 this dark nebula is 1500 light years away in the constellation of Orion, just below Alnitak (the left hand star in Orion's belt). The horse head is easily recognisable and is made up of thick black dust. Just below and to the left is the Reflection Nebula NGC 2023 and to the left of that is the amazing Flame Nebula.
Imaged with only 20 minutes of data very near to a full moon its my first go at this amazing object with my astromodified dslr. Hopefully I can do better next year when Orion comes around again!!