Interesting Larry. I think I prefer the color as I like that Blue/Tan color contrast. I think that's really appealing. If you do the Sepia post it here. I think I would prefer the B&W you already posted, Sepia for me at least isn't something I like too often.
So with that said, I do like your B&W also, I think it's very well done. It's just I think the Color version is a little bit more appealing.