1 or 2 or neither and try again?

[tmjjk]

C&C always welcome! Would like to learn and improve...thank you

 

[Skyclad]

I like the first one better. The colors are warmer and more inviting. Two things I think would improve it would be to adjust the contrast/brightness and clone out the stem thats sticking up right behind the flower.

 

[Ernicus]

I wonder if there is something in the middle (as in between shot 1 and 2)...2 seems too desaturated to me or just looks like it from really cloudy day? 1 seems cool but the blown highlights get me. dont like the framing, not sure why..but placement of flower seems off. I do like the blurred lattice in the background...gives me an idea to get some...I don't think I have shot lattice in background yet.

 

[Ernicus]

oh, and I didn't answer your questions..lol.

Try again, imo. ;-)