Adam,

Just to see "Newbie" under your ID name is a real hoot!

As I said in the SBIG group - this truly is the best shot of this object I have seen. Given the great detail and contrast between the HII and blue regions of the galaxy, the even more impressive part of this image is that you have accentuated the galaxy and diminished any effect of the milky way's dust on the subject and entire field. That's a tall order for this galaxy. Just wonderful.