For the above images, I prefer the colour over the black and white. I think the pattern in the rug stands out more and brings a happiness to the room rather than a lonely feeling. Though the black and white is nice the windows are too bright and wash out the entire room. The colour image tells more about the scene and the room.
For the above two images I find that the black and white one is nicer. It shows the feelings rather than the clothing choice. You're paying more attention to the expression on her (my moms) face rather than her surroundings. In the colour one your looking at the colour of her hair and shirt and scarf and making assumptions ra