Crawford's Redux with Nik HDR Efex Variants

1. Nk HDR Efex single image processing

This is a repost of a 2009 picture of the Craford's department store entrance.  I'm struggling through the process nailing down a look for a series architecture details like this.  Criticism is most welcome if you care to comment.  I think the story here is color, but I'm always drawn to monochrome.  First up is a crisp, single image tone mapping in Nik HDR Efex.  It brought out some detail and color.  

2. "CSI: Miami" processing in Nik Color Efex Pro

 I saved a preset in Nik Color Efex Pro based on the Glamor Glow that I call CSI Miami.  I use it primarily to soften detail and introduce a feel of romance and nostalgia.

3. Nik Silver Efex Pro "Grainy Nude"

 The "Grainy Nude" is my own preset that I worked out in Silver Efex Pro for nudes to emulate the look pushed Ilford HP5 printed on Agfa Portriga Rapid paper.  It works well for some architecture subjects, too.

4. Nik Silver Efex Pro blue/sepia split tone

Finally, a slick monochrome from Nik Silver Efex Pro using the "High Structure" preset and blue/sepia split tone.  For me, the final pick is a toss up between 1 and 4.  

Lens:  AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D 

Exposure: ISO 1600, f/2.0 @ 1/2s, Auto WB, handheld, RAW

Lighting: Night, sodium vapor street light  

Location: 555 Washington Ave # 150, St Louis, MO (Art St. Louis HQ) GPS

Date: Capture - 2009-03-07, Processing - 2010-10-16

Processing: Lightroom 3, Nik HDR Efex, Nik Color Efex Pro, Nik Silver Efex Pro