rdunk, I have just now started going through images from JPL attempting to find more pics to see if they show anything of this area and will continue to do so as I find time. There is a couple things I would like to point out. First of all, thank you for your time in bringing this to the forums attention. Second, I trust Marvin, he is VERY good at analysis.
There is something very interesting in the background in one of the images I was checking out and I dont know what it is,,,or what to think about these "things". I could be way off base here and this could be completely explainable so Im going to leave it at that and direct you all to the link. Its under -Jet Propulsion Laboratory-Spirit:: rear hazcam:: sol 2165.
I encourage anyone to take a look at what is in the background. Again, Im not jumping to conclusions at this time but there are at least 3 large objects that are unexplainable in my book and I just dont know !! Very strange !!
Edit to add : sorry,never mind !after reviewing it appears to be some type of shield above the camera causing the effect. oops !!! lol