I said I was going to re-shoot the cactus flower with a soft box
but the box was too big to get a pleasing result so I settled for these:
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The first two are Bull Nettle blossoms. Ya really don't want to get too close to these things. Those tiny spines carry a mild toxin and lodge into clothing which will have you disrobing at your EARLIEST opportunity. Don't know what the blue one is, just another small wildflower.
If you recall this is what my DIY softbox looks like:
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The flash is triggered by built in IR slave.
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Thank you for sharing! 
I made the box with foam board, 5x13x18, lined the inside with foil for reflectance, and covered one open side with tracing vellum. I made a rectangular hole in one end with a sleeve that tightly fits my flash. It's a friction fit but i have used hair bands (the ones for pony tails) attached to the box and wrapped around the flash for a more secure fit.
Having it sitting on the shelf and ready, for me, is more convenient than building a new device for each subject. I have different sizes and shapes for different subjects. They get most use in my macro studio.
I should post pics of the studio as well. It's about 3'x3'x3' made from foam board, open in front, on one end and top. I can use it next to a window or use the soft boxes. Line it with black velvet or other colored cloth. I also have reflectors of various sizes and shapes to add catch light, fill light and accents.
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