The title is both figurative and literal, because I previously posted an image entitled Grains of Sand.
On the very same roll of Tri-X was this frame, taken moments earlier. I normally choose a favourite image to post, and when I developed the roll, I chose the more dynamic photograph.
Now — almost two years later — I wonder whether I prefer this more contemplative one.
—Peter.
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Prosophos 
Such a wonderful photograph. One that I’m sure you will treasure more and more with each passing year.
Thank you Bijan.
They both have their charms. My preference is for your original choice, maybe for a bit of an “odd” reason. Every time my eye first brushes up against the original one, I must look twice to see the sand is not a small bird he has just released from his hands. To me, even though I know beforehand it’s there, that quick illusion is irresistibly fascinating,
You’re a poetic soul Greg. You made me fall for that image all over again…
Looking at the beautiful grain of Tri-X, your picture makes me wonder why I sold my M7…
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Seriously… I’ve made that mistake (selling a film M camera) more times than I care to admit.
Yeah, ont of those mistakes… But when I realized that I virtually did not use the M7 anymore, I thought it would be better off in the hands of another photographer. I still own a Rolleiflex 2.8F though : you may want to try one, Peter : good results are difficult to achieve, but the few good photos that you get are simply wonderful.
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No debate for me, Peter. This is wonderful.