TB:
I can certainly understand your reluctance to show photos of work you don't think is up to your standards---I've been guilty of selecting or de-selecting pics to "hide the flaws" more than once, myself---but in this case it might help. If there seems to be "something missing," maybe a few extra sets of eyes would help on zeroing in on it. Most of the folks here are pretty civil, so the replies are likely to be more positive that not.
Besides, it's probably not as bad as you may thing. We're usually our own worst critics.
Just a thought. Either way, I hope you can whip it up to a standard you're happy with.