The impact of the B&W is larger - it seems to suck me in and makes the place otherworldly and stark. the color sky is superb in the other photo but against that black and the high wall it seems like a distant thing not part of the scene - both make the viewer feel small.

Almost like a Q shot in Bold Monochrome mode. Nicely done.

I of like how this is processed and i agree with Rod.

Yes, this one for me. I like the context, and that I have to look around a bit before, bam!, seeing the dogs.

Sorry todd, you're losing... I like this one because it has the best view of the dogs. But I think I'm with Abigail and Rob.

I think I prefer this "fast" one - the radiating cloud-lines are cool.

This is the one for me. It's more conversational and charming. The light white of the dogs and the house is superbly done.

I prefer this one as well, for Rod's reasons, although it's not my fave.

I prefer Abigail's choice. The dogs don't show up as well here - competition from the reflections. The variety of leafy textures is nice and I like the use of the palm tree for framing.

Yep, I'm with Abigail today. I like the almost chaotic mix of vegetation - and better (imho) conveys the story of where the dogs would prefer to be.