The same image in B&W

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Refer to the earlier elephant portrait. I converted the same image to Black and white. Which one do you think is better and why?
Link to the previous image.
http://www.indiawilds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=457

[Bibhav Behera]

The B/W mode gives it a thoughtful look...

[Mrudul Godbole]

I liked the B/W image better, it brings out the details nicely. The colour image doesnt have any signiifcant effect on the photo.

[Ranbir Mahapatra]

I like the color one better.

I feel a B&W is much more effective when the main subject is surrounded by a alot many colors. Example, a elephant perhaps surrounded by tall grasses, some trees etc. Converting such an image to B&W gives it a more homogeneous tone. That makes the prime subject stand out.

In this image, there are hardly any distractions. There are very few colors to start with. So the B&W conversion doesn't make it any more dramatic.

This is a personal opinion of course!