I have a tendency to come off a bit strong, so, I have been trying to tone myself down lately.

The first I am not very partial to. The ear tips are cut off with too much space below. Very cute cat and a funny capture. Not the most flattering though

The second has a really neat composition. I wish the eyes were sharp, I don't mind the rest being out of focus. I am with James on the flowers, part of me likes them there, and part does not. Maybe if the eyes were very sharp and the flowers more out of focus, it would work better