Traveller - Thanks for trying. You never know how it will appeal to you, and it is worth trying variations.
I am doing that right now for a local club monthly contest. I submitted both a color version and a B&W version as I couldn't make up my mind, and both had redeeming characteristics and appeal.
Dear Jim: I apologize...I thought this might work with something a little softer...I was wrong. This is as the image should be processed...my bad. Thanks for the opportunity however. Traveller