[Image Description: A large, dark cloud is contained within the frame. In its top half it is textured like smoke and has wispy gaps, while at the bottom and at the sides it fades gradually out of view. On the left are several orange stars: three each with six large spikes, and one behind the cloud which colours it pale blue and orange. Many tiny stars are visible, and the background is black.]
Are those curved streaks really there?
Yes, I can't see them being added after the fact.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaeleon_complex