Books written and/or
photographed by Nigel Hicks.
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The Digital SLR
Bible
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Published worldwide in late 2006 by UK-based publisher David &
Charles, this important book gives a step-by-step guide to choosing
and using a digital SLR camera, describing what to look out for when
buying a camera, as well as how to make the most of it when
photographing. General photographic techniques are covered,
highlighting those aspects where digital photography differs from
film. The book's final section introduces the computer as an essential
adjunct to the DSLR, describing the key features needed in a computer
to be used in imaging, before then going on to describe how to
download images from camera to computer, and how to go about using
software to optimize and enhance your images.
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The Photographer's
Guide to Light
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Published in May
2005, this superb book describes how to make the most of light in all
forms of photography from images of tiny butterflies, to wedding
photography to complex still-lives. Highly illustrated mainly with
Nigel Hicks' own stunning photography, this is a must-read for any
amateur photographer that is just starting to develop their
skills beyond that of a beginner. Published by British publisher David
& Charles, and available worldwide. |
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Double Vision
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This beautiful coffee table
book, written and photographed jointly by Nigel Hicks & landscape
photographer Chris Weston, was published in October 2002 by British book
publisher GMC Publications. Covering a host of landscape themes, this
book aims to compare the different ways in which these two landscape
photographers tackle their subjects. Illustrated with magnificent
landscape images, each theme is covered by comparison of photographs
from each photographer. The images are accompanied by detailed
explanations of how they were taken, from the perspective of the
equipment used, the approach taken and the purpose behind the
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A Photographic Guide to Birds of
the Philippines
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Published by New Holland
Publishers in 2000. Photographed largely by Nigel Hicks and written by
ornithologist Tim Fisher, this is the first ever book to cover birds of
the Philippines photographically. A gargantuan task, given the
difficulties involved in photographing wildlife in the Philippine
forests, this book, although not covering the country's full species
list, represents an extremely valuable tool in the further understanding
of Philippine wildlife, and serves as a perfect field guide. |
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National Parks & Other Wild Places of the
Philippines
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Published in 2000 by New Holland Publishers, this book,
written and photographed by Nigel Hicks, takes a tour of the best and most important
wildlife and conservation sites around the Philippines. From the remote Batanes Islands in
the far north, to the spectacular Tubbataha Reef off the coast of Palawan, to the heights
of Mt Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain, this book digs into the wildest and most
beautiful corners of this biodiversity hotspot, highlighting some of the areas and
wildlife in greatest need of protection and care. |
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This Is the Philippines
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Published in 1999 by New Holland Publishers, written and photographed by
Nigel Hicks. Photographically, this is a celebration of all that is beautiful about the
Philippines, from the stunning submarine life of its coral reefs, through its coastline to
its mountains and volcanoes, its people with their Catholic religion, vibrant festivals
and both urban & rural way of life. Supported by a text that gives a wide-ranging
overview of this little known country, this is a valuable book both as a souvenir for
Philippine visitors and residents, and as an introductory reference for anyone intending
to travel here or who is simply interested in Southeast Asia. |
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Globetrotter Guide to the Philippines
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Published by New Holland Publishers in 1999. Written and photographed by
Nigel Hicks. This handy pocket-sized guide book is packed with information covering all
the main areas of the country that a first- or second-time visitor might want to see, from
some of the Philippines' best beaches and dive sites, to its mountain trails and historic
sites. The first part of the book also provides a wide-ranging introduction to the
country, from its earliest history to the latest elections, its economy, environment,
fashions and trends. |
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Professional Nature Photography
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Published in 1999 by Focal Press, written and photographed by Nigel Hicks.
This is a practical guide to the work of the professional nature photographer,
concentrating mainly on the business rather than photographic techniques. Subjects covered
include learning how to assess own's own photography and how it fits into the marketplace;
how to identify and exploit useful subject matter; how to approach possible clients, be
they magazines, agencies or commercial bodies; how to prepare for and work on a commission
both close to home and overseas; equipping oneself; managing finances; maintaining an
ethical approach; and a few photographic skills unique to the nature photographer.
Beautifully illustrated with many of Nigel Hicks's finest photographs. |
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A Photographic Guide to Birds of
China
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First published in 1996 by New Holland Publishers. The first
ever photographic collection of Chinese birds, this is a handy pocket field guide to 252
species of the country's birds, with text by John MacKinnon and photography by Nigel
Hicks. An essential resource for anyone travelling in, or even simply interested in, the
countryside of China.
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First published in 1996, second edition in 1999, by New Holland
Publishers. A coffee table book, photographed by Nigel Hicks and written by John MacKinnon
(previously of WWF, author of China's panda management plan). This beautiful book
illustrated with over 300 photographs covers many of China's protected wild areas, looking
both at their landscape and their fauna and flora. The first book in many years to show
the natural history of this vast country, photos and text cover the natural world from
lowland tropical rainforests of the south to the taiga of the far north, lowland marshes
and woodlands of the east, to the deserts and mountains of the west and the high altitude
plateaus of Tibet. Wildlife covered ranges from butterflies and cicadas to elephants and
tigers, while plants range from tiny primroses to giant dipterocarp forest trees. A
magnificent celebration of China's wild areas and a call to ensure that they survive
forever. |
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Some other
books containing a significant contribution by Nigel Hicks
National Geographic
Traveler Guides to China and
Hong Kong:
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Various Dorling
Kindersley guide books:
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