The processing was on purpose. The grain was added with my choice of Black and White conversion and I personally love the feel. I know it's not exactly DPC friendly, but this is the kind of thing I like in photography, so I showcase it despite realizing it might result in lower scores.
Of course, I pretty much came back to DPC to help keep me shooting outside of 'work', so scores are kind of meaningless to me anyway. Not COMPLETELY, but mostly.
This particular photo was a favorite of the client. It captures the spontanaeity and candidness she was looking for in our shoot.
I hope, even if it doesn't score well, that it touches at least a few of you and gives you a smile or two.
Wow, top 20! I'm happy about that.
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