Overdone Part II

[sk66]

Original Post HERE

Based upon suggestion I've done two final edits.
This one is desaturated quite a bit in the blues....I must have my Jpeg recording settings cranked up quite a bit....don't know since I never use it (except when I forget to reset to RAW like this time )



Exif hasn't changed but I'll include it anyways to meet the requirements:
Camera Nikon D3
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/22.0
Focal Length 12 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias 0 EV

And here is a B/W version as suggested.

In some ways I prefer the B/W version....but I'm kinda torn; I feel like it looses "context".
So, which do you think works best out of all of them? (to convey action/violence of the rapids)

[cdav]

I agree with the loss of context in the B/W. Personally, I like the water of the first shot best, it has more character. But I feel like the sky needs to be somewhere between the first and the third attempt, more blue than the third yet less processed than the first. Just my two cents.

[IABoomer]

Of all of them, I like this color shot the best. It's the most natural and realistic version which helps me feel like I'm there with the rushing water. I think you've done a good job contrasting the calm peaceful backdrop with the rushing chaotic water.