Just a couple of thoughts.......
Since photos 1 & 2 are nearly identical, choose your better image for C&C.
It looks like the sky was kinda blah that day. Choose a PoV that would exclude it.
The twig behind the apple gives the impression it is being skewered. Nothing wrong with a little housekeeping. I keep a pocketknife in my bag for such circumstances and have been known to bring along a pair of short utility shears also. I do try to leave no footprint where I go and wouldn't think of causing harm, but a little nip and tuck can help the outcome of an image.