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I like both the photos and the comments that followed. 
Image #1
I like the concept here. I agree with the others about a tighter crop. Personally, I would crop it so the bird is closer to the upper right or upper left and also, cloning out the second bird is a good idea, as mentioned.
Image #2
I understand the problem with clutter. Clutter is a personal enemy of mine, but, in this image, I really don't think it's that bad. I love the contrasting colours ... new life in a dismal environment is the impression I get from this. Also, I get a feel of freedom because the flower is outside the pot (athough I know it's a vine - morning glory, I believe). I would crop out a little of the top and the left, enough to still show the pot, as you intended, but will move the flower away from the center of the image and it will be more prominent. I agree that it appears a little overexposed as well.
Image #3
The jury is still out on this one. I like it, there's no doubt about that. It has kind of a sinister feel to it like the butterfly is the arch-nemesis to the garden. However, I'm thinking it might be a little too dark. Maybe just a slight amount of wing detail would add to this image.
All in all, great images and a great effort.
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