Hmmm - Thanks for posting this blast from the past.
The Ha & O3 detail is incredible - especially the "brain" bubble of the WR star - I can't recall seeing that much detail before.
That said, the stars are very average by today's standards - no definition, blown out and circled with coloured wide outer haloes.
If you have an RGB set it would be a great exercise to swap out these NB ones.
The pursuit of excellence is one of the core attractions of competitions like the Malins, IAPOTY etc. and you've deservedly been at the forefront every year.
Interesting to see how far even a highly skilled, awarded and experienced imager like yourself has come over the past decade.
