I agree that the harsh shadow is distracting. It didn't show up on my LCD when I was checking the shots I thought the 430EXII would drown the Vivitar's shadow out a bit more than it did.


I probablycould have/should have gone with a softbox on the vivitar as it was too windy for another umbrella (I had a friend hold the 430EXII steady).


Thanks for your input Mark!!