Please help me choose!

[ilovemyD40]

I have a flower/macro assignment for my photography class. I need to submit two shots using different lighting/backgrounds/composition. I'm not looking for critique (too late to re-shoot now!), just need help getting over my indecisiveness.

I've already selected this shot ...



And can't choose between ...

Number One:




Number Two:



Number Three:



I know none of them are flawless (I go to this class for a reason!), but any preferences?

[FGPhotography]

I choose this one:



I really like the first one you chose, really pretty and colorful.

Hope that helps!

[pamella60]

My vote is for the first one.

[Sweedon]

My vote is also for the first one..very vibrant and eye-catching....

[Gulpa]

I also like the first one best.

[Rian Malynn]

I say number one, only because it makes me think of waking up in the morning and smiling at the sunshine. Thats what the flower looks like its doing. and the background is soft too. All great shots, but this one just calls to me more. Good luck.

[shmelly]

I prefer no. 1 as well. The colours are more vibrant and I think flower photos should be vibrant.

[ilovemyD40]

Looks like it's pretty clear which is the preferred choice! Thanks to everyone for taking a look and giving me their thoughts.

[teedlepeep]

haha well now I like #2 better I think that the flower down turned has more personality

[LifePhotography08]

Definitely number one. Very beautiful and flowers tend to look there best when open farther.