Four of my scenes are posted on Gnomonology. You can download the complete scene, including geometry, textures and lights. Each one also includes at least a one hour tutorial about various aspects of the scene.
Styrofoam Helicopter
Subsurfacing Sushi
Dusty Simplified Glass
Procedural Plums
Also anyone who's interested in or new to 3d Studio MAX, I've posted an introduction to said subject on Gnomonology.
Intro to 3D Studio MAX