On #1, I agree with you. The color is needed.
On #2 & #3, though, I like the monochrome, because I love the way the sky looks in them. Plus, the colors are typical of what you would see.
On #4, I prefer the color version, because it is different than the typical you would see.
On #5, I'm torn, but mainly because sepia isn't something I like as much. I could go either way.
#6 could go either way, too. I like the color, but for some reason that monochrome makes it look so different and that flower stands out better.
#7, I like the monochrome, because it makes it look so much different than the original. I'm not a beer drinker, so maybe my vote doesn't count on this one.
The sky in 2 and 3 is really even or flat, right? It was a beautiful late summer day with very clear skies.
#4 that's true and I agree on sepia, hardly ever use it but it fit better here than no tone.
Beer - hahaha, me neither, still, our votes do count!
I hope you are doing well, haven't seen a post from you in a while.
Yes, but when you made it monochrome, it looked more interesting.
I'm doing well, just busy, busy, busy. I think being busy is good, because you know that you are still needed!