I have 3 sunpak potato mashers and one alien bees and a box that I slave for studio work, But for "spur-of-the-moment un-posed" snaps such as this one, a stand-mounted or hand-held side flash/flashes is/are totally impratical. This little snap shot was never intended to be more than what it is--a snapshot of a beautiful little granddaughter.
I could have photoshopped this snap shot and made it simulate a 2:00 o'clock lighting technique accomplished in a studio (complete with fill lights, back lights, and hair lights). But these candid un-posed/un-rehearsed snaps are precious.
I wanted to share a captured moment of observation. I'm flattered that you took the time to share my experience.
ThanX for your comments--I appreciate them.
Rebel
"There's only most beautiful granddaughter in the world--and every grandfather has her"