Oosty,
Not sure if I'd prefer these toned versions over a straight B&W, but both of these are excellent shots.
My preference is the second one because of the DOF and balance of the different elements, as well as the intrinsic benefits of three people making a triangle.
Well done.
Charlie
As the others said adding a blue tint to it gives it a "cold" feeling... something I don't feel that is appropriate for this shot. For #1 it feels a little too spread out, Id crop a little off the right. And I am digging #2.