Didereaux
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Thanks for the tip. I don't have any light stands, or umbrellas though. My speed light was mounted on a tripod, with the mini diffuser on it (20cm). Maybe I can bounce the flash off something, will have to think about this. Or get a 2nd flash for the tree....This might just be a case where a shoot through white umbrella does the job best. I have a somewhat similar 'bird studio' and found that the wide dispersion of the shoot through gave me the 'fill' look I wanted. Doesn't have to be a large diameter, but the flash should be as far back (or the umbrella as far forward) as you can get it on the stand.
Here's what I suggest. This will all mount on your tripod or whatever, and be under $30 Not these items specifically but similar.
flash & umbrella holder
Useful Flash Shoe Mount Adapter Trigger Umbrella Holder Swivel Light Stand Hfus eBay
spigot stud
6in1 1 4 3 8 Screw 5 8 Spigot Stud Convert Adapter for Camera Tripod Stand eBay
shoot through
Neewer 28 inch Photography Studio Translucent Shoot Through White Umbrella Em 01 eBay
A STOFEN diffuser is also a versatile and handy little thing. (they come in all sizes for the various popular flashes)
Sto Fen Omni Bounce for The Canon 299 540EZ and 550EX Flashes Omez eBay
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