Direct flash, head straight forward now with a Lightsphere CLEAR but this time with its dome on.

The Lightsphere diffuses the light plenty but, still not what you may want to do for a close-up portrait.

With the flash head with Lightsphere at 60 degrees (with dome), the very apparent shadows in the previous shot again fade a bit although not that much; contrast decreases.

Too hot at the top for a shot at this distance. Not recommended.

Light is much better when bouncing from the ceiling straight upwards at 90 degrees with the Lightsphere diffuser. Using the dome as recommended for short distances.

Darn good but the shinny spot at the top of the vase is not completely gone.

The color of the vase in that area simulates a fair complexion. So this is when the CLOUD should used instead.

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The GF Lightsphere II does its best at diffusing flash light when with its dome on and at 90 degrees, for short distances as above. However, if the subject has a fair complexion you will be better off with the CLOUD than with the CLEAR. For greater distances or darker complexions, the CLEAR will then be your best tool for the job.