Distance Key Node Doesn't Work?

posted to: Mattes and Keying

Been following along nicely until this one. When I sample the color of the bottom socket of the Distance Key to the yellow color of the flower (like at 9:10), nothing happens and not sure why. I see no alpha show through like in your video. Even played with the sliders for the tolerance and falloff, and still zippo. What's my problem? Thanks