Anna's smile b&w

Mona wondered if the picture of Anna's smile that I posted this morning could look better in b&w. This is the answer. What do you think?

[Tunia McClure]

I like it better in black and white -- timeless.

[Jacqueline]

This one looks as Tunia says timeless! A bit like the style of Henri Cartier Bresson.

[Phil Howcroft]

beautiful atmospheric portrait, very retro in style and genre

[*lynn]

wonderful lighting and composition

[Jane Pittenger]

Like the color even better

[Monique]

Lovely shot

[Marnie]

I like your thinking.

[Rob Z]

I'm not usually a fan of b&w - but I do think this one goes up a notch when converted - your composition is just so good!

[Caroline]

Oh, yes! I like this one. Great lighting, too. Fav

[haskar]

A wonderful portrait. Lovely light.

[Mona]

Well, thanks for posting it. I do like it in b&w too. Imho the elegance comes out a bit more. But both are excellent. Well done, Caterina.

[Angelika van Rooyen]

I normally tent to b&w but in this two images it is hard to say, both have something to it!

[Caterina]

@mona65 @angelikavr thank you for your comments and for your opinions. I like better the one in colour but I understand the charme of b&w.