Sun Rays (with pano repost)

Shot this a few months back from I-25 down in the Springs. It was right at sunset with some very low clouds. When the sun dropped below the clouds things lit up pretty good on Cheyenne Mountain. I tried a B&W conversion and don't do this very much so I wanted to see what y'all thought and see what advice you could give. Thanks.

I really like the BW version. Really brings out the sun rays.

I've seen a few evenings like this lately Scott, but never have a camera with me, or I am in a hurry to get home. You did a great job capturing a great atmosphere.

Mel-

This is a great shot screaming for a pano treatment. Really looks good in BW

Great drama here, Scott. I really like this. I think the BW works really well.

Neato rays dude! I'm totally with Don on the Pano suggestion too.

Very nice in BW.

Another vote for a panoramic crop! Nice shot.

The pano. crop is a great idea. Real nice catch!

Thank you everybody for your comments, here is a pano version, I think it does work better this way.

Glad you reposted it in that format.
It looks terrific!

Yeah, the pano version really is sweet. Great shot.

Incredibly unique image. The uncropped version is way more dynamic, in my opinion. (Although, I think a bit of the bottom could be chopped off.) Regardless, this is one of the best photos I've seen lately. The high contrast B/W treatment is awesome.