Varanzano bridge and Street

Both these shots are black and white. I took these with digital camera, because at the time of the shot i hadn't had my Canon eos 350d. I think i went way to heavy on the vignetting, but i kinda like it..:\. I shot these in new york and i would love any and all comments.
This first shot is on dev art.
1. New
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs22/f/20...roksguitar.png

1. Old
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs23/f/20...roksguitar.png

2. New
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs23/f/20...roksguitar.jpg

2.old
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2...thecitybn8.jpg

The second one is pretty dark because i was trying out a new thing with channels. In all of my time doing Graphics i never really figured out how to properly use them :\.

Thanks guy.

I love the second! I agree, you went OTT with the vignette, but the compo is really good. I think some parts are a little too dark. It would be especially good if i could read what it said on that sign "Hollywood shoe repair". Also, too much contrast. Can't see much of the detail on the street.
Overall, these two are mint photos!

Second one is awesome:D and overdid the vignette a bit. But looks good anyway:)
first one doesn't do it for me... dunno why. But still, good photo

Second shot is awesome, good street photography but I dont like the vignetting.

Thanks for the input guys, i edited them both so I'd like to here what you think now.