@shutterbug49 I have to agree with you. I have had the same experience in my experiments: The bright red - as beautiful as it is - mostly drowns out the shapes and textures. This can be desired, but usually not. Therefore my decision for a b&w.
@romainz Each has its justification - colour as well as b&w. It depends on the motive and design intent. In this case I thought the decision for b&w was the right one to work out the many fine textures and puckering.
And thank you for the faves and follow.