I like both shots but prefer the BW version. Nice work.

I shoot all my photos in color and convert to black and white in post processing. I like adjusting the color photo first to optimize the image and then choose pictures that I think would look better in black and white. I love black and white for street and portraits but some images just have to be in color and doing it this way gives me flexibility without losing a shot.

I do not use auto ISO but choose the ISO I want. I try to keep the ISO to the lowest setting that I can. Depending on the type of picture I am shooting I use either A or Tv on my Canon.

I too enjoy creating black and white images. Like you I shoot in color then convert to BW. Here is an example.

Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Along route 1
Stockton Springs, ME
World's tallest public bridge overlook
Worth the stop for the view from the top of the bridge.

Nice job with your photos. I enjoy BW also especially with pictures of my grandchildren. Here are a couple of
My attempts.

Nana and her grandson


Nantasket walkway on a cold winter day