Somewhat difficult to explain. Certainly, digital has its advantages, but as you might see, your film portrait has a softer more natural contrast, and digital is flater. It seems that the emulsion side of the processed film, which when viewed sidewise shows an uneven surface, plays a role to film's three dimensionality. Digital, a NASA development, was originally developed for terestrial applications. I heard that great New York wedding photographers opt for film. However digital is constantly improving and is vastly more practical. Both of your photos are excellent.
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