Which do you like better?

I got this shot this morning of my husband. It was orignally in color but I edited it also in black and white. I personally like how dark it is in some spots and light in others.

What do you think?

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramasodesigns/2468652878/" title="Gorgeous! by RaMaSo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2468652878_f172a48fbf.jpg" width="394" height="500" alt="Gorgeous!" /></a>

OR

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramasodesigns/2468656334/" title="black and white of fidel by RaMaSo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2468656334_d86153e402.jpg" width="394" height="500" alt="black and white of fidel" /></a>

Thankx in Advance :)

I really like the first one, great color tone and the way the shadows fall right behind ,composed well, number fan.

The lighting is dramatic. The shadows and highlights are appealing. I like the color version because the addition of the greens and yellows further adds appeal.
Nice work

Color is my pick too.l

Thank You!! I always take a deep breath when someone looks at my pictures. I am always afraid that what I think looks good may not be as good as I think.

Thanks for the feedback!!!

I especially like the feel of this one. I'm wondering what was he doing....contemplating the day ahead? Thinking about mowing the lawn? Replaying in his mind, yesterday's round of golf? Great work!
John

Color is my pick too, I think it personalizes it instead of just being "someone" (ok so I'm a girl) great shot!

Personally, I prefer the black and white. The way his silhouette comes out of the shadow is quite cool.. Great composition by the way.

Thank You!! I went and got the colored picture enlarged today. Cant wait to get it!!