I believe the shadow adds some great detail. I'd like to include it for the web logo and have some BW ones without.
Before we do, I'd like to refine the shadow #269 see this link
http://digital-diy.com/cache/multithumb_thumbs/b_673_0_16777215_00_images_stories_authors_124_images_changes.PNGI believe the top two shadows are too heavy; they are offset too much. PLEASE don't over-adjust; the changes needed are very minor.
The sphere shadow at the bottom appears is dark and dominant; could you please lighten it.