Hi Peter, thanks for posting these comparison image's
Both very good for you and your experience.
Just something you may find interesting?
In your first image just to the "left" of the large nebula you will see some small nebulae just to the left and lower from the "double star.
The Nebula just below and slightly to the left is McNeil's Variable Nebula.
McNeil's Nebula is a variable nebula discovered January 23, 2004 by Jay McNeil of Paducah, Kentucky. It is illuminated by the star V1647 Ori. Wikipedia
It was found photographically.
If you look at your latest image you will note it is no longer there.
I follow the progress of this nebula,just by watching images published like yours.
Do you have a date for when both images where taken.
I hope you find this of interest.
PS I have on a few occasions in the past since it's discovery observed this nebula
in my 16" scope.
Cheers