diy lighting kits ring flash test

If you already know what this thing is, and haven't already, stop reading and add to cart. :)

Easy to assemble. Used my own black tape instead of the included white tape.

Extra bracket does a reasonable job of connecting the camera to flash/ring light. Everything flexed and twisted enough that I wouldn't call it a totally solid connection though.

I plan to add some tape to the edges of the bracket where the flash will rub and scratch it.

My 430EXi fit perfectly in the opening. My 580EXi will require some cutting to get in there. But even that is explained in the instructions.

An interesting "feature" is the rabbit ears or horns of light it produces. I haven't figured out yet if this is my fault or just what it does naturally.

It's less than a foot from the wall here. A lot of light is going straight up and a little forward on either side of the middle hole section.

I still can't think of a reason why this thing isn't worth it.

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SBX arrives in Elliot Bay Seattle, WA

Either the "visitors" have arrived, or this is the giant x band radar dome on an oil rig that's in Seattle for a make over.

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Tulips

by c :)

We went up to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a few weeks ago and had fun seeing the gorgeous flowers!

Ry in the daffodils.

Ry espeically liked splashing in the puddles :).

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Lake Sammish State Park, chocolate chip cookies, Dada's new camera...

by c :)

We got a sunny afternoon in early April and headed to Lake Sammamish State Park nearby to enjoy it.

The steering wheels at playgrounds are always a favorite.

Mmmm, a special treat... Mama's warm chocolate chip cookies and milk at snack time!

I think this camera may be a little too big for me?

Ry has a good time trying to fit in small spaces... I had just emptied this basket for recycling paper and he jumped right in.

Laughing at Dada!

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Ry and Alejandro, KidsQuest Children's Museum, bath time...

by c :)

Our handsome little guy.

Ry and Alejandro playing on one of their favorite chairs.

Sofa pillow fort!

One relaxed kitteh.

Ry working on his Spanish during Spanish story time with Mama.

Exploring inside the semi truck cab at KidsQuest Children's Museum! This exhibit is a hit with all the kids and is always crowded. Ry also loves getting in the driver's seat of Mama's car any chance he gets.

Rylan is laughing at Dada in this one... he loves bath time and still likes his little tub.

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Priceless expression

By c :)

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The zoo, reading, vacuuming...

By c :)

Feeding alpacas at the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah.

Ry loves looking through his books and reading with us. He'll pick out his favorites and bring them to us to read with him. This is one of Mama and Auntie Lainie's books from when they were little.

Ry is fascinated by the vacuum and loves to help with his little vacuum. Alejandro, however, doesn't care for the vacuum one bit!

Adventures in coloring.

Mmmmm... spaghetti! Or noonoos as Ry would say.

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