A compelling and fascinating image - makes one realize that star forming regions arn't always bright nebs.
Is that due to age? Gravitational forces? Hmmmm....
Sooooo much dust - now I've washed my face

I can really appreciate the huge scale, given what you have already shown us with previous, well known targets.
IMO this is a bit of amateur science, far more than just a pretty picture (which it is as well)