Hibiscus flower

[AlfandBen]

As a change from birds we have this battered Hibiscus flower in the garden, It's under exposed but I quite like it.

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[Grumpy John]

I like it too mate, it reminds me of a grandmother who is showing signs of her age but is still loved.
To me the lighting is perfect.

[Ironwood]

Well said John. I like it too.

[AlfandBen]

Thanks guys, I did try a slight levels adjustment but it just didn't seem to work as well.

[Isac]

I'm another liker of this. Under exposing for flowers is the norm because of the high reflection they give off - especially reds and yellows, so it's good to do that. I like the subtle vignette as well - nice touch to highlight the flower.
Once you get used to Curves, you will very rarely use Levels. I would remove the green bulb above the hibiscus - just for aesthetics

[AlfandBen]

Thanks Isac. Other than basic editing I do very little but I have had a go at your suggestion and see what you mean.

[Isac]

There you go! Great edit

[David_MC]

Beautiful shot. I think the exposure suits it well.

[AlfandBen]

Thanks David

[avkomp]

if underesposure is at work here, it was your friend.
I noticed the green thing right away also and thought it would likely be nicer removed.
it was.
well done