The Glowing Flower

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I tried turning a bland photo into something different. Thought it looked like the flower was glowing from the inside. This was done in LR. I suck at PP so would like so C&C and suggestions. I know the original is dry in color. Any ideas on why that is? I thought I metered correctly so my assumptions are it's not underexposed. I'm wondering if it's just WB or the crummy day that made everything so dreary.

Shot with D90, 70-200 2.8, SS 1/160, ISO 800, F4.5

 

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shameless bump

 

[mommy22]

no bueno.

 

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Any reasons? Just don't like it? The glow? Lack of other color? Exposure? Trying to find ways to make my photography better. Any ideas?