Mother and child black and white

[Sabyasachi Patra]

This image is the black and white version of the asiatic elephants posted here: Mother and child - Asiatic elephants - Indiawilds: Land of the Tiger. Conservation, Wildlife Photography, Communities (http://www.indiawilds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6178)

Which one do you think is better and why?

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L IS USM, ISO 400, f6.3, 1/400, full frame image.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mrudul Godbole]

I liked the b/w composition better. It brings out the textures in the skin nicely. Thanks for sharing.