Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I want to say that the OPs picture shows a preliminary diffuser where the light is aimed up to bounce off of the top of the diffuser. This can be a very good idea, and many of the super-stars in this hobby use tricks like that. Making it so the light is reflected is a great way to really spread it out. So 👍!!

LeeinNC Loc: Morganton, NC

Definitely a work in progress, thanks.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

A store I shop at uses white grocery bags they have no logo as they are too cheap. Just the right opacity in one or two layers, l tape it on with a bit of masking tape. Carry a couple of extra bags with me in the car.

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

One key to Good diffused lighting is the size of the diffuser. The bigger the better. When using the DIY style that you're using I made my diffuser 8by10 inches. I also lined the inside with aluminum foil, this help with lower power settings and bouncing light. My favorite material I used was Bounty Paper Towels. I really liked using tissue paper, which gave the cleanest light of all, but too hard in controlling hot spots. The bounty paper towels was my key to success for the perfect lighting along with the size of the diffuser. I also taped a thin clear plastic over the paper towel to protect from wet areas out in the field. This also kept me from smudging with my dirty sweaty hands as well. I haven't done macro in awhile, but if you check my back post you will find hundreds of images..

Another Good material to use is the giant styrofoam paper plates. Even better is the biggest you can find meat plates that your steak comes sitting on from the store. I went to my local butcher and got the biggest he had on hand. You can cut to the size and shape you want. I would then cut the perfect size hole at the very base to slip over my lens.. It has Great diffusing properties, the only problem is it takes a little more flash power. Remember the bigger the better.. Have fun......

LeeinNC Loc: Morganton, NC

Thanks! I'll try the butcher sheets. Never thought of that. I really want to cut down on the hot spots.