Behold the power of Black and White!

I am in love with Black and White photographs!  Here are some examples (in my opinion some great photographs on their own) that are  amazing in black and white.  The two in Vegas - the Bellagio and Ceasers Palace have been HDR processed into Black and White that's what gives them the painted ethereal look.  I put them side by side for reference, comment if you like the color or black and white one better: