Oil Painting Clouds

This was a picture from some stormy weather we had early in December. I like the way the colours turned out. I also like the balance of tones and forms in the frame.

Golden Clouds

Often I look to the sky here in Doha. In winter we tend to get some clouds which adds a little variety. If I'm lucky the sun does something nice with it. This is a recent one I like.

Treasure

This is a good example of some of the more "studio" shots I do (often, as here, on digital with the D80). Currently my only lighting gear is an SB600 and some creativity. This is a cake my wife baked as part of her business.

I wanted a look similar to a treasure chest on a Caribbean beach somewhere under a bright sun. To achieve this I reflected some focussed light from the flash off of a large white foam board just out of shot on the left. This gives the impression of a large light source. Another board on the right provides "fill" and keeps shadows from becoming too dark.