A technique for attaching an optical element to a structural element is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as an optical element mounting apparatus. Such an apparatus may comprise a base structure, a first mounting pad located on a first flexure formed in the base structure, a second mounting pad located on a second flexure formed in the base structure, and a third mounting pad located on the base structure, wherein the first, second, and third mounting pads support an optical element mounted thereon.