Hey, Gary,
I can't tell from your pics, but I feel better using a plexiglass type caul during clamping to spread the wealth so to speak. Along the lines of this from StewMac:
http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools...Corrector.html
I picked up a 6" x 12" x 1/2" piece and cut it into assorted strips. One doesn't want to go too long due to the slight arch of even a "flat-top" top.
YMMV.