I'm trying to decide if I like the 1st or 2nd better. I rather like the moodiness of the first with the drapery folds in shadow--and the dress and face not so bright. Hmm, I think I DO prefer the 1st--it has a quality about it that seems to suit the graininess. No, I personally don't think it is too grainy for what I see as a moody, environmental photo. I do prefer the b/w to the 2 color sepia, though-- BTW, there is a terrific VERY grainy B/W in the magazine 'B & W" (all black and white photo images--not process)that I love, so I'm def. not opposed to 'grainy' b/w images. Diane