Hey Mike, these are very good.
Great colour and natural feel, yet with plenty of detail. I prefer the one on the right - it's sharper, but doesn't look over-processed in any way. I can still see the crepe ring readily enough on my screen and the full CD doesn't need squinting.
I know what you mean though, it always seems to be a juggling act with this imaging, hoping for that one moment when ALL the balls are in the air at the same time; seeing, transparency, gain versus gamma settings, with some favouring certain features and some others.
Looks to me like your winning though
cheers,