Taken with extension tubes and 2 socks over flash - that's my diffuser.



and here's s a crop of the same image:



To maximize production, Honey Bees have hair on their eyes to catch pollen.

[GeoJerry]

Awesome clarity, and looks like your diffuser idea works pretty well.

[Michael Piziak]

Awesome clarity, and looks like your diffuser idea works pretty well.

Thanks so much for you kind comment.
I experimented with different materials (plastic from a milk jug, etc...), and found just adding socks to the flash achieved the desired result.

[eaglem]

Very well done Michael, your experimenting is paying off!

[Sailor]

Michael, I'd say you've got the complete mojo on this one. A macro that's sharp and yet - for lack of a better word - dramatic. Nice job.

Jer

[bluestringer]

That's a great macro. Nice lighting, and good detail.

[Bob Harris]

Great clarity and colors here Mike, great job.

[Westoz]

Super series this is my favorite, love the ingenuity with the flash.