I often play with an image in photoshop trying all sorts of things until I get something different. I then use that 'formula' on other things and it doesn't work so well.
I think this may be a case in point. The middle one works best for me, but that's probably because it seems the least easy to spot. If it has added anything to the original, I don't really know, but it has to be for a reason really.
My advice would be decide what you would like to achieve and why before attempting to process the shot.
Sorry if that sounds negative, but its really not meant to be. I could be a lone voice.
As your avatar says, keep learning and trying new things.
Graham