The starting point of most photographers lighting toolboxes is with the umbrella, offering versatility and convenience in one easily portable package. Three surfaces to choose from ensure there is a CL umbrella for every need. The White umbrellas for the smooth soft light, Silver for the higher contrast "punch", Translucent for the direct, diffuse light and the Softbox Umbrella providing a soft directional lighting effect. All CL umbrellas offer the same high-quality construction putting them light years ahead of the competition. The higher contrast of the CL Silver Umbrella provides a sharper look and feel while maintaining the convenience and ease of use of an umbrella. CL Silver Umbrella creates contrast and provides a sharp look and feel, while also giving you a stop more light. This sharper light shows more detail and subtle nuances in the subject's surface while still maintaining a soft overall appearance. Since softness is determined by the size of the umbrella in relation to the size of the subject, you can maintain the higher contrast of the Silver umbrella and make the light softer by moving it in closer to the subject or choosing a larger size umbrella.