color or B/W? please cc.

[MEXICAN GIRL]

I took this picture of my son few days ago at the park, I set up the camera in the sports mode since I was running after him. I would like to print it in 8x10 in, but I can`t decide color or B/W, what would you say?





http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c361/mex321/cokie1.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c361/mex321/cokie.jpg

[Octagog]

I like the color one. It seems more vibrant and fun. What a cutie!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Definitely color will keep the spark on his eyes.

[incendy]

color for me too!

[charlesu]

Are you kidding? B&W Much more timeless that way. Better yet, a duotone!!

[dazzlebea]

Color! I love the rosy cheeks and warm glow.

[MEXICAN GIRL]

is there anything I can do to improve the picture?
maybe composition,cropping, contrast, etc Iknow I went little over with the USM.

[MDJAK]

Of the two you show, I like the color one much better. I also have a hard time with my own shots choosing.

I of course would defer to Charles, however, if I was able to render B&W as well as he. In the case of your shots, the B&W is just too stark and contrasty and probably will not print as well.

[Raymate]

B/W it makes you look at the face more . the colour you tend to look at the toy first :)

[graykita]

Yup Color for me too.

[Ricko of Fla]

Different ,the Black & white looks great or flip a coin

[shniks]

B&W for me, it suits the photo.