Monument Rock by moonlight

I went out to Monument Rock after work, with the intent to shoot star trails and the lunar eclipse. Unfortunately, 20+mph winds put a stop to most after dark shooting. I managed to find a couple sheltered areas from which to shoot. The eclipse pics were a bust. Just after sunset, the full moon was lighting up the landscape, so I took the chance to try a few moonlight shots. This is one of my favorites. I think most of the dots are stars, but I'm sure there are some hot pixels too, but I don't know which ones. For this pic, I've left a touch of color, but I'm also including a pure b/w for comparison. 30D, ISO 200, 30 sec, f/3.5. Comments/critiques welcome, thanks for looking.

and the b/w.

Top notch and unique. The stars, the clouds, the light, the unusual rock formation, and the interplay of shadows and stone columns make for a captivating image.

Wow! I really like this shot (both of them actually)! The Monument Rocks, stars and subtle cool blue tones really give this an otherworldly feel. Excellent shot Rob!

What an interesting shot! This looks more like the ruins of a Scottish castle than natural formations in the middle of Kansas. The lighting is awesome and I love the sky.

Rob, this is really cool! I like the color version better as the cool blues add a lot to the image. What a truly unique shot. Sorry the eclipse was a bust as I was looking forward to your shots. But we just can't escape that wind, can we?

Rob, this is a special shot, I really like both versions.

This is a really interesting perspective on this place - very nice. I love the B&W one.

Wow Great shot Rob, The color version seems like it has more depth to me.

Thanks for the compliments and input. The color is still my favorite, for the reasons others mentioned.