Entries by Nick

A Sensible Backup Strategy

March 29, 2016 in /by

I have added a new article on backup – how to set up a simple but robust system using one external hard drive, one NAS box and one software application.

Leica SL (Type 601) – updated

October 20, 2015 in /by

Here it is, hot off the press, the totally new Leica SL. What does SL stand for? There are many theories but the one I like is that it’s not an SLR (because it’s got no mirror) so therefore it’s an SL. Regardless of the name, the spec sheet is impressive: 24MP ISO to 50000 Very […]

New Leica T lenses proving to be excellent.

October 12, 2015 in /by

      The new lenses for the T-System which were released at Photokina are exceeding all my expectations. They are both stunningly sharp, right into the corners and really extend the use of the camera. I’m using the touch screen auto focus, as well as the EVF, but I find that working off a tripod and […]

Namibia Workshop 2016

August 29, 2015 in , /by

Fully Booked. Please email me to be added to the wait list – the departure date is a long way off so it is quite possible that a place will become available. Join Christian Fletcher and myself for 12 day safari through one of the world’s most photogenic locations – Namibia. We will be staying in […]

Bunker Bay Workshop V2.0

July 2, 2015 in /by

Bunker Bay Workshop with Christian Fletcher and Nick Rains – Our most popular workshop for 6 consecutive years! Now completely reimagined and expanded to include four huge days of photography in and around the spectacular south-west region of WA. Nick and Christian will be there to assist you in taking the best photos possible in the conditions and then taking you through post-processing […]

ILFORD Master

November 19, 2014 in /by

Nick Rains has been added to the list of ILFORD Masters around the globe. He now sits alongside such industry luminaries as Sebastiao Salgado, Eric Meola and Gregory Heisler. Nick chooses to print on ILFORD Gold Fibre Silk for his exhibition prints and on ILFORD Smooth Pearl for production prints using an Epson Stylus Pro […]

WD Passport Wireless

November 3, 2014 in /by

A new hard drive from WD just arrived – the new My Passport Wireless. I have the 1TB version and what struck me when I took it out of the box was its light weight. I expect any portable single disk HD will weigh much the same but nevertheless, I immediately noticed how modest in […]

AIPP Travel Photographer of the Year 2014

September 19, 2014 in /by

Nick has been awarded the title of Travel Photographer of the Year by the AIPP at the Australian Professional Photography Awards, Australia’s most prestigious pro event. The images in the title above are from the entries but all four winning images are posted below, with their awards. You can click on the images to see […]

Bhutan – March 2015

September 17, 2014 in /by

Photo Tours Abroad have added a Bhutan trip to their catalogue and have invited me to be the Guest Artist. If you fancy a top quality, small group photo trip to Bhutan then you can find full details here. Bhutan 2015 The group will be a max of 6 photographers and based on previous trips […]

New Article – Mixed White Balance

September 1, 2014 in /by

I have posted a new article about how you can use more than one White Balance within the same image. This is particularly useful when shooting in the shade to escape the harsh sun. Mixed White Balance