A second first time

I used Photoshop long time ago during my BA in Communications in Brasilia. Many years and many program versions after that, I had a chance to use Photoshop again this week at Parkland. I followed the instructions for one exercise and spent three hours trying to color this hibiscus flower. I can assure you that it is easier to write than to edit photos in the newspaper. Here is the flower I worked on. Don't get too scared. I tried my very best.