Finniss River - which one?

[Runmonty]

I went for a drive yesterday hoping to find some photo opportunities. The weather changed on me, and I hardly got out of the car, let alone take many photos.

This is a quick one I got of a river from a low bridge where the road crossed over. It isnt a masterpiece but I still processed it 2 ways .

Which do you prefer?

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50420274247_188b1a5d2b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jPt5Ve)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2jPt5Ve) by Dwayne (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56001877@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50419414648_61a35e8a1d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jPoFoy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2jPoFoy) by Dwayne (https://www.flickr.com/photos/56001877@N04/), on Flickr

[mbrager]

I vote for the color version. The reflections in the water just do not translate in the black and white. That gorgeous dark green by the river bank is the bomb.

[Marko]

Not for me - lol.
Love the BW - it sings but it could still sing louder with more pp work particularly dodging a bit in the water to see more reflection details - and burning in all over the blacks by 10-25%. - I see no deep blacks on my monitor.
More contrast overall is needed unless current mood is intended. The image has a timeless feel - Beautiful comp. Well seen

[Runmonty]

One each way. At least my inability to decide has been vindicated.

Thanks MB & Marko

Marko, I did a quick re-edit based on your suggestions, and (as is normally the case) I prefer the rework. Thank you.

[edG]

Tie breaker coming up ---- B&W, but then you knew I would say that.

[Runmonty]

Tie breaker coming up ---- B&W, but then you knew I would say that.

haha - yeah doesn't surprise me. Thanks

Even after a year since I posted this, I still cant decide

[JAS_Photo]

Another vote for the B&W.