which of the two gun placements

[evil_ss]

While out shooting for Brahminy Kite's i found this old WW2 gun placement, walls collapsing overgrown, i thought this could be a nice picture (shame about the lighting).I came up with two versions so far, any comments how to improve tec would be much appreciated
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/evil_ss/Photozo%20etc/_MG_3177BW.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/evil_ss/Photozo%20etc/_MG_3177.jpg

[Jan]

I really like the coloured version John, just as it is. Did you get a shot of a Brahminy Kite, I saw a couple of them years ago when we were staying in Pt. Douglas. They are beautiful birds. We were on a boat cruise in the Daintree ( Mosman Gorge)

[evil_ss]

thanx jan, yes i did, you will soon see that shot as i think it is one of my best for a long time....

[Willem_Black]

I too like the coloured version better, nice pics by the way.

[evil_ss]

thanx tyrone, i think the colour of the sky gives it the edge

[johnh]

Guess I'll be different here, I like the B&W but would lighten it up a bit and reduce the contrast a wee bit.

John

[evil_ss]

ok, thanx for the input john!

[tarotreader3]

i really like the B+W one, but I'd be playing with the levels a wee bit, givin' it that extra pop.

i might also try to noise up, and sepia a version of it too, just to see what that does to it.