I think you deserve your own forum topic
Anyway, I think #1 looks odd because half the wood is in perfect focus, and the front part isn't. It seems to do that in some, like the 3rd one has half the flower in focus, and the bottom half slightly off. the 1st pic in "Photos By Me: Nature" is in and out of focus, but artistically it works! Strictly a personal opinion, but I'm not sure how well it worked for you in the 1st pic here.
That being said... 3 and 4 are tied for my favorites. I think I like #4 the best, but I agree with Showtime that 3 is an amazing picture! Mark 'em both
