[mr cat]

mono version here -

[danpen]

You're right, it's definitely a door.

I like the light effect and the texture in the paint gives it some character. I prefer the colour version as it basically is monochrome but with that lovely brass handle to add interest.

cheers

Dan

[Summerleft]

I prefer pic 2, has that spooky old film feel about it and easier on the eye IMO.

[dogdots]

I like #1

[P-E]

#1 for me

[simpbow]

Yep 1# for me to.

[Rob Barron]

Gotta be No 1 but I'd lift the exposure one stop to make it a touch lighter. This will make it much like the 2nd but with the coloured handle, the rest is all mono anyway so not really worth converting IMO.

I think if you just played with the levels using Curves with No 1, you'd get something close to No 2 but with the handle coloured to give it a focal point.

Cheers,
Rob

[Ali]

I really like these, but No.1 has the edge for me.