Sunflower Shot. Something's missing

[gahspidy]

The trouble here is the background, the flash, and just the whole setting really. The grayish wall with the shadows of these flowers from the flash is very unappealing. Also the artificial lighting is dulling the colors and creating a very unatural feel.

[MaxPower]

The trouble here is the background, the flash, and just the whole setting really. The grayish wall with the shadows of these flowers from the flash is very unappealing. Also the artificial lighting is dulling the colors and creating a very unatural feel.

I see what you mean. Hospital lighting isn't the best to begin with and the wall is very distracting. I find the shadows from the flash a distraction as well.

I guess there's not much I can do with this shot since I really like the composition. Oh well. Maybe next time. Or is there anything I can do to improve it?