I like the green of the stairs, but I don't like the touches of the strong reddish-brown colour...I'd like to see those replaced with a simple grey...in fact, it would be interesting to green tint the B&W. What do you think? As for the second shot...I think the crop is the most important feature...I do prefer the B&W though...it enhances the simplicity. Both gorgeous...colour or B&W...you never cease to amaze.