A few weeks ago I ran across this very interesting list, 100 Tips from a Professional Photographer. Lots of food for thought here, even if you don't agree with everything. One of the tips that struck me the most was #38 which simply said, "Grain is beautiful." I was like....really??? So I decided to at least give it a chance when I think it's appropriate and might actually enhance a photo!

Thanks to Leslie (Keryl) for choosing this challenge!
More PB PTC graininess HERE.


Will be gone from PB for a couple days - hope to catch up with friends' posts immediately when I return! :))) Have a great weekend!

Good work. SergioDC · 2012-09-08: 10:47

Wonderful work Marsha :)) Love the Rose :) EvaLizette · 2012-09-08: 11:11

beautifully done Marsha! The rose is not just a rose, it's stunning... and in my faves. McMommy · 2012-09-08: 11:58

That racer shot is a fantastic composition. My camera seems to be stuck on grain at the moment.!!!! MoMac · 2012-09-08: 12:34

the most I like last one -grain gives some more beauty to landscape. gonia · 2012-09-08: 12:40

The Fox and Rose are my favorites! Wonderful work on the whole set! mwbergeron01 · 2012-09-08: 12:59

Nice effect! Love them all. kwibusje · 2012-09-08: 13:43

Love that fox shot. Jarvo · 2012-09-08: 13:50

Love the last one...it fits the bill..:-) NellyBly · 2012-09-08: 14:38

Wonderful -- 1 is my fav, but last is probably grainiest :-) CHOSSID · 2012-09-08: 15:15

Amazing, 1st and the last one are my best akasha123 · 2012-09-08: 16:47

last one is amazing. extralarge · 2012-09-08: 16:59

While that fox is a real beauty - even without the graininess, I love the biking shot. It's awesome. durban · 2012-09-08: 17:21

Great work. Beautiful ! kopisusu · 2012-09-08: 17:50

Amazing shots !! finbarr · 2012-09-08: 18:17

Exellent composition! LisaMarieGeorge · 2012-09-08: 20:14

Ah Marsha. You have met the challenge exquisitely! While I like all of these shots, I am most in agreement with Marjorie. Keryl · 2012-09-09: 00:39

I love the wise little fox! Annbramwell · 2012-09-09: 03:29

The rose is fantastic. yellodog · 2012-09-09: 04:21

The first and last are admirable! JumiElla · 2012-09-09: 15:46

The beauty of the rose is really enhanced by the grain - and the GotGods shot is superb! We'll be seeing it with you in ONE WEEK!!!!! djnana · 2012-09-09: 19:49

I've become a fan of grain also... oddly though I can tell from comments that I am somewhat alone in liking it. 8^) DancingDolphin · 2012-09-09: 22:35

excellent esp the rose and fox slowpete · 2012-09-10: 02:22

That fox cub is sooo cute! He's going straight into my faves :-) girafferacing · 2012-09-10: 17:07

#1 and #4 is just great!! InaLina · 2012-09-10: 17:26

I am so jealous you got to snap a photo of the pro challenge! WOW! I wanted to so bad! :( The fox and rose are fabulous! SheriJ · 2012-09-11: 12:19

I'm not a grain fan, but admit that some shots looks good, more like postcards. Fabulous. Unchained · 2012-09-11: 20:09

Great concept! I just added first one into my favorites. Thanks a lot for sharing! davidcardona · 2012-09-12: 01:03

In the right place (like most things) it is great. I think you got it about right here Marsha. SADHYA · 2012-09-12: 05:30

Superbe . breizh · 2012-09-13: 12:22

Grain is good! Just ask a horse! lol No, seriously this is an awesome set! Thank you for sharing! Patricia132 · 2012-09-15: 10:20

#1 and #4 dottydaisy97 · 2012-09-16: 03:34

1 is so sweet :-) 2 the treatment adds so much. 4 is a work of art - LOVE it :-) 5 is a perfect composition. The people really stand out, due to their perfect placement :-) ????? · 2012-09-24: 16:24

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