My new toy...

So it's not exactly new, a Xmas gift, but Jess got me a new gadget for my camera. It's awesome! I love it! It's called a Light Scoop and it attaches to my Canon and diffuses the harsh flash that's on board the camera. It makes such a difference in pictures, and costs a lot less than an external flash unit. However, there are some cons, like you can't use it outdoors, in a room with really high ceilings, or in a room with dark walls. But you can see the difference in the pictures. Here are some examples...

With the camera's on-board flash...


With the Light Scoop...


Using natural light, no flash...


With the Light Scoop...


And some pics using the Light Scoop...