Honestly, my wife's mother is a photographer and has never developed film. Sacrilege in my book. She is has talent and 15k in lenses but I out shoot her with my 30 year old pawn shop zeiss lenses and a decent black and white 400 speed. Drives her nuts but with film, a decent lense and controll developing you cant be beat. The grain and light captured is amazing.

By the way I love how you used time effect in your picture. I know the spot and your shot is beautiful.