available light

I'm often asked what I mean when I say that a photo was shot in "available light" - and my stock answer is the old photo cliche, "any light that is available to you when you are there."  Sunlight, GE bulbs, overhead fluorescents, studio strobes - you get the idea.  This image, shot for Cincinnati Magazine's Best of the City issue, was done with available light - late day rainy sky & overhead fluorescents and a little white fill card.