Small Copper 1

Nice composition -- I love the OOF flowers in the background. Nice and sharp with good details too. A very nice image.

I also take some insect shots and have recently started to use fill flash (see: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6222419 for an example). I have been thinking about trying a beam-extender (actually more for birds than insects) and wondered if you have found it a useful tool? I have heard some complain of awkwardness in handling and that the fresnel lens can focus sunlight backwards and melt the plastic casing on the flash if accidentally left pointed up. Is it worth the inconveniences in your oppinion?