Spring is nearing and I'm going to build me some sort of "diffusion and wind box" to soften the light and (more importantly) help control the swaying of flowers in light wind for close shooting (1:10 to 1:5 range with a 180 macro). What I have in mind would function like the Lastolite outdoor Cubelite (#3687) but be much cheaper, of course. I'm looking for helpful ideas and suggestions beyond what I've already found searching the forums. It should be relatively light, with 3 hinged sides perhaps, and maybe should fold up like a small version of a "dressing screen" we see in the movies. I need suggestions on what materials to use for the "diffusion" panels and frame structure, as well as any clever tricks to make it as portable and useful as possible. I need to be able to place it around flowers in the field or in someone's flowerbed without causing damage. I may occasionally add a colored "backdrop" over the rear panel, but controlling mild wind is foremost in my needs. I figure you clever field shooters out there have solved this problem and can give me some hints, links, designs, and admonitions. Thanks in advance, ya'll.
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