becky, i really like #1, the DOF is very appealing, and i like the one simple flower... i don't think the jar is "overwhelming" - it actually makes the photo for me, it has such character, good job leaving the cork in the frame too.
the 2nd seems especially noisy, might be a good candidate for neat image... i'd like to see a tighter crop/more jar in the third, and i agree about the emotion in the last two, nice shots! :thumbup: