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Paul Cowan

Journalist turned stock and art photographer.

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A dhow returns to harbour in Doha, Qatar, at sunset, with the city's modern skyline in the background. Stock Photo

Legal document for sale of real estate property in Europe, with a gold-nibbed fountain pen and house keys Stock Photo

The churches, caldera and village at Oia, Santorini, under a dramatic, surreal sky. Stock Photo

Tea plant's leaves: the three at the tip of the stem which are picked for tea. Isolated on white Stock Photo

A grilled ribeye steak served with mushrooms, chips (french fries) and a garden salad of lettuce, cucumber, baby carrot and capsicum, viewed from above Stock Photo

Carving the festive turkey Stock Photo

A bouquet of red roses with a blank gift tag. Stock Photo

Empty plate with knife and fork on a white linen cloth (the texture of the cloth is visible) Stock Photo

$Soaring oil prices: A rising trend line refracted in a glass globe. Words "barrels per day" are visible in the top left corner. Stock Photo$

DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 23, 2017: Mounted police patrol the main thoroughfare of Souq Waqif market in Qatar, Arabia. Editorial Stock Photo

A view of Ia (or Oia), on vocanic Santorini island, Greece. One of the Mediterranean's most famous holiday destinations. Stock Photo

A coffee pot - the Arab symbol of welcome - in front of a Qatari flag in Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar. The souq is one of Qatar's main tourist attractions. Stock Photo

Arab coffee pot, or dallah, a symbol of welcome as coffee is always served to guests Stock Photo

A view of Souq Waqif, Qatar, early in the morning, with flags flyiing in preparation for national day celebrations. Stock Photo

A view of the imposing Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, Arabia under a cloudy winter sky, with the water catching the evening sun. Stock Photo

baguette from above on white Stock Photo

Grilled marinaded and herbed chicken breasts on a white plate. Stock Photo

A bouquet of red roses with a blank gift tag. Stock Photo

A silver bowl containing the finest dates, which are traditionally eaten in Arabia for Iftar to break the Ramadan fast at sundown, next to prayer beads. Stock Photo

A dhow passes beneath some of the most massive buildings in Doha, Qatar, shortly before sunset in December 2012 Stock Photo

A traditional Arabian coffee pot with glass coffee cups a tray of dates and a set of prayer beads. Coffee and dates are often eaten at the end of the fasting period in Ramadan Stock Photo

Bow tie, gold cufflinks and an invitation to a black tie event Stock Photo

A dinner of a Porterhouse (or T-bone) steak, with baked potato filled with mashed parsley potato topped with butter, served with sliced carrots and garnished with parsley Stock Photo

An assortment of spices used in curries. From left: ginger, methi (fenugreek leaves), garlic powder, cinnamon, black pepper, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, cloves, crushed chilies, cumin seeds. Stock Photo

A dinner of fish and chips (or french fries) served with a salad of garden-fresh lettuce, rocket and tomato and a piece of lemon Stock Photo

The towers in the West Bay commercial district of Doha, Qatar, Stock Photo

A group of 22k gold bracelets, showing details of the workmanship. The one at the front is inlaid with small Gulf pearls. The style is Arabian or Indian/Eastern. Stock Photo

Close-up vertical view of Spaghetti al Pomodoro - spaghetti with tomato and vegetable sauce, topped with grated parmesan - a traditional Italian dish. Stock Photo

Oil barrels in the Arabian desert. Stock Photo

The hall containing the throne room of the king, Geunjeongjeon, at Kyongbok or Gyeongbok Palace (Gyeongbokgung), Seoul, South Korea. Stock Photo

A plate of Fettuccine all'Alfredo, pasta in a butter, cream and parmesan sauce, garnished with a sprig of basil and sprinkled with grated cheese Stock Photo

Red roses in a bouquet with a blank gift card Stock Photo

A rack of clean clothes awaiting collection from a laundry Stock Photo

A wide-angle view of the Doha skyline in February 2011 Stock Photo

Beef and chicken kebabs, served in the Arab style, with chicken wings, lemon, tomato and lettuce. Stock Photo

Two beef ribeye steaks on a supermarket's black butcher's tray Stock Photo

A heap of dried apricots on a white background with a light shadow, viewed from above Stock Photo

Ripe black olives on a branch. Big macro, only the central olive is in sharp focus. Stock Photo

Carving a joint of boneless turkey breast. Stock Photo

View from above of a meal of T-bone steak, salad and french fries Stock Photo

Fiery red and white chillies, like flames Stock Photo

A view of Paleokastritsa beach on Corfu, Greece, one of the Island's most popular resorts. Stock Photo

A tree heavily laden with lemons on a rainy day. Stock Photo

Chicken fry (left) and Kashmiri lamb curry (right) in front of chapattis, beef korma and saffron rice. Stock Photo

One of the famous churches at Oia, Santorini, under a dramatic sky, overlooking the caldera and its dormant volcano. Stock Photo

Side view of a stuffed turkey on a bed of italian flat-leaf parsley being carved Stock Photo

Hummus, an Arab/Mediterranean chickpea-tahina (sesame)dip. Stock Photo

Traditional Arabian tent, furnished in the typical style. Stock Photo

Roast herb-coated lamb with roasted potatoes and stir-fried vegetables Stock Photo

A falcon sits on its stand at a desert camp in Qatar, Arabia, while (out of focus) Arabs in Gulf robes relax in the traditional tent behind. Stock Photo

An Arab iftar table, for breaking the fast in Ramadan, with tea/coffee cups, dates and traditional sweet, cheese-filled sponge cakes. Stock Photo

A huge banyan tree (Bengal fig - Ficus benghalensis)showing ell-developed aerial shoots, shades an old grave (on the left), presumably of a coconut plantation slave, on Fregate Island, Seychelles. Stock Photo

A white-sand beach on Fregate Island, an ultra-exclusive Indian Ocean resort in the Seychelles. Stock Photo

A traditional knife, or khanjar, of the kind worn with national dress in southern Arabia, especially Oman, symbolising readiness to defend one's honour. Stock Photo

Curry spices on a bamboo mat Stock Photo

A hole in the middle of the road: time for some civil engineering. Stock Photo

Carving slices of meat from a joint of lamb. Stock Photo

A piece of fish in batter served with french fried potato chips, lemon and a lettuce, rocket, cucumber and tomato salad. Stock Photo

A view of the high-rise district of Doha, Qatar, still under construction (there are more than 40 cranes in this photo) on the evening of September 26, 2009. The image is a stitched panorama Stock Photo

Chicken salad french stick, with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. Stock Photo

Traditional Arab dagger or khanjar Stock Photo

Saudi Arabian flag Stock Photo

The oyster and pearl fountain in Doha, Qatar, with the skyline of the new high-rise district seen in the background. April 2008 Stock Photo

A grilled rump steak on a white plate Stock Photo

A wedge of English Cheddar cheese with crackers and cherry tomatoes on a cheeseboard Stock Photo

A view of Ia (or Oia), on vocanic Santorini island, Greece. One of the Mediterranean's most famous holiday destinations. Stock Photo

A grilled ribeye steak served with mushrooms, chips (french fries) and a garden salad of lettuce, cucumber, baby carrot and capsicum Stock Photo

The seafront promenade at Sitia, the main town of Lasithi province, Crete, in early morning light. Stock Photo

A DNA southern blot chart, comparing samples to show genetic relationships, such as paternity. Stock Illustration

Arab (or Indian) cucumber raita - cucumbers in yoghurt with garlic and spices - the equivalent of Greek tzatziki, garnished with basil Stock Photo

A souvlaki gyros pita kebab, Greece's staple fast food. Stock Photo

Traditional, Qatari-style Bedouin tent. Stock Photo

A tray of hummus - chickpea dip - garnished with mint and tomato, having olive oil poured over it. Stock Photo

Tex-Mex enchiladas, traditional tortillo wraps filled with spicy ground beef and topped with cheese and tomato salsa. Stock Photo

Covered Qatari women with their children and housemaid strolling on the Corniche in Doha, Spring 2008, with the New District construction work taking place across the Doha Bay. Editorial Stock Photo

The traditional Middle Eastern chickpea dip, hummus with tahini, served with Egyptian flat bread. Stock Photo

A herbed, boneless leg of lamb being carved, with parsley and roast potatoes on the plate and mashed parsley potatoes in the background Stock Photo

A cup of traditional green coffee (ghawa) with Turkish delight (raha haloum) and dates on a silver tray. Traditional Arab Ramadan fast-breaking treats. Stock Photo

Hummus made with channa dal, a small variety of chickpeas that are sold skinless and have an extremely low glycemic index, making this suitable for diabetic as well as low-carb diets Stock Photo

Carving the festive turkey in the recommended way, with the leg removed. Stock Photo

A view of Ia (or Oia), on vocanic Santorini island, Greece. One of the Mediterranean's most famous holiday destinations. Stock Photo

A bowler playing on the village green. Bowls is a traditional British game. The faces of the spectators are unrecognisable. Stock Photo

A view of the dhow harbour in Doha, Qatar, with the high-rise development across Doha Bay, a fusion of tradition and modernity which the Qataris are keen to develop The national flag is on the right. Stock Photo

Introduced mangoes growing wild on Fregate Island, Seychelles. The fruit are allowed to fall to feed tortoises, lizards and other animals as the holiday island is devoted to conservation. Stock Photo

The view of spiral Qatar Centre for the Propagation of Islam mosque from the Old Souk in Doha. Stock Photo

Italian flag Stock Photo

A grilled T-bone or porterhouse steak isolated on white, viewed directly from above. Stock Photo

Keys with a paper with the word mortgage on it, max depth of field. Stock Photo

Doha souq at nightfall, as the throng of shoppers dwindles ahead of a busy evening for the coffee and sheesha shops. All faces obliterated by deliberate motion blur. Stock Photo

A panoramic view of the skyline of Doha, seen from the corniche with moored dhows and the Museum of Islamic art in the foreground Stock Photo

Towers in the Dafna area of Doha, Qatar, in the evening light in January 2016. Stock Photo

Traditional pigeon houses in Katara cultural village, Doha, Qatar. Stock Photo

A joint of beef sirloin. Stock Photo

A boat on Bentota beach, Sri Lanka Stock Photo

Egyptian foul medammes, a staple of the country's diet, made from fava (broad) beans, tomato, onion, garlic, Stock Photo

The Venetian Harbour at Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Stock Photo

Rice wrapped uramaki (California rolls) sushi and traditional nori-wrapped futomaki on a white plate with chopsticks Stock Photo

View looking down on six Arab or Turkish mezzes in "takeaway" plastic pots. Clockwise from top left: chilli and lemon, cucumber raita, onion and garlic, baba ganoush, tabouleh and hummus. Stock Photo

A plate of chicken and lamb kebabs and chicken wings, served with a garnish of lemon, tomato and lettuce. Stock Photo

DOHA, QATAR -jANUARY 31, 2016: A view of the towers looming over Doha Bay. Editorial Stock Photo

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