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-- GALLERIES ZION BOOK BLOG LANDSCAPES INFO ABOUT PRINTS CONTACT -- GALLERIES ZION BOOK BLOG LANDSCAPES INFO ABOUT PRINTS CONTACT New Website! I am excited to announce that Nico DeBarmore Photography now has a new look! Even more important than looks, the website is now much more user-friendl[...] 5 years ago Christmas Tree in Autumn I am really excited to show this photograph as I start making headway into my work from this autumn (which isn't over yet). This piece is titled "Chri[...] 6 years ago Timpanogos Wildflowers 2015 **For a more in-depth look at hiking Mt Timpanogos, check out last years trip report** 18 July 2015 We headed up the the Timpooneke Trail to Timpa[...] 6 years ago Rites of India India contains incredible religious diversity and fervor. A predominantly Hindu country, one can often find many people performing puja, prayers, and [...] 6 years ago Published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine I'm excited to announce that one of my images has been published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine. The image, Morning Shadows in Winter, B&W, [...] 6 years ago Jodhpur: The Blue City in the Desert 19 September 2012 Still groggy from the overnight train, my eyes widened as the tuk-tuk driver swerved to avoid a decoratively clad elephant. Painted[...] 6 years ago Bryce Canyon Aerial Photography A couple weeks ago a friend and I hopped in a Cessna 172SP and flew down to Bryce Canyon National Park. The primary focus was just to fly and enjoy [...] 6 years ago Winter in the Grand Tetons The majesty of Grand Teton National Park is undeniable. The sheer rock faces seem to burst out from the open plains of Wyoming forming an aggressive a[...] 6 years ago 2014 Year in Review In the winter I tend to spend more time reviewing and refining images that I've already captured, with spring, summer, and fall dedicated to creating [...] 6 years ago Planning the Monument Valley Mitten Shadow - The Photographer's Ephemeris This year I finally made the drive down to Monument Valley to see what all the fuss is about. I'm not the biggest rock & desert fan, but I was "in[...] 6 years ago Zion Fall Color Report UPDATE 9/27/2016 I don't have any updates for Zion's Fall Color this year, however, I strongly recommend purchasing my newly released book on th[...] 7 years ago Curving Aspens Light Study It follows that to excel in photography one must take careful notice of light, and study it adamantly. Photographs are made from two ingredients -[...] 7 years ago Zion Subway Photography Guide UPDATE 9/27/2016 I don't have any updates for Zion's Fall Color this year, however, I strongly recommend purchasing my newly released boo[...] 7 years ago Bryce Canyon - Digital Photography Ethics On a recent trip down to Bryce Canyon National Park I spent some time photographing the sunset and sunrise from Bryce Point. While the sunset was fair[...] 7 years ago Boulder Mountain North Slope Boulder Mountain is a little known area near Torrey, UT that is home to scenic beauty, high country lakes, and great fishing. Last weekend we headed d[...] 7 years ago Timpanogos - Wasatch Front 1 August 2014 Mount Timpanogos or "Timp" is a household name here in Utah. The 11,752 ft peak rises right up over Utah Valley and the cities of P[...] 7 years ago Amethyst Basin - High Uintas Last weekend Jhosmar and I headed to Amethyst Basin in the High Uintas of Utah. If you've looked into going up into the Uintas, [...] 7 years ago New Video Work Recently I've decided to expand my gear and challenge my abilities by crossing into the world of moving pictures. While my 5DmkII does a great job of [...] 7 years ago Polarizers - Make Your Images "POP" A polarizer is one of the most often-used items in my bag. Those new to photography often hear photographers mention polarizers but aren't really s[...] 7 years ago Photographing Waterfalls Part 2: Taking the Shot If you're just now joining us, you may want to take a look at Part 1 of this mini-series which provides a primer on the equipment you'll need to photo[...] 7 years ago Photographing Waterfalls Part 1: Equipment There is something magical about photographing fast moving water. We generally find a cascade in a relatively remote setting – they are in the mount[...] 7 years ago RAW vs JPG RAW vs JPG You’ve finally got that DSLR that you always dreamed about. Finally – increased control of your photography via enhanced processors, senso[...] 7 years ago Arches National Park Behold, the harsh and dramatic landscape of Arches National Park. A little less than 4 miles north of Moab, UT, this national park has 2000+ sandsto[...] 7 years ago Government Shutdown Guide to the Grand Tetons At the beginning of this past October, you would have found me chasing the autumn color through Jackson and into the Grand Teton National Park. Unfort[...] 8 years ago Sunskis and Self-Portraits I've been traveling like crazy, mostly to National Parks. Grand Tetons...Arches...Canyonlands...Bryce Canyon...Zion...Antelope Canyons...The Wave...ma[...] 8 years ago Autumn is Here Last weekend I headed over to Cascade Springs, UT and indeed, autumn is tiptoeing in slowly but surely. My excitement is growing as this really is my [...] 8 years ago Pete & Ally's Engagement Photos This weekend I had the pleasure of capturing the love shared between a long time friend of mine and his wonderful fiancee by creating their engagement[...] 8 years ago Argentine Tango Club of University of Utah Last Thursday was the first Fall Milonga for a new tango initiative in the Salt Lake area - Argentine Tango Club of University of Utah. The event fe[...] 8 years ago Big Water Slide Here's a video of the Big Water Slide in the Wind Rivers - my first chance to test out my new GoPro. 8 years ago Wind Rivers Backpacking Over this past Labor Day weekend I hiked around 50 miles through the Bridger Wilderness of the Wind Rivers Range in Wyoming. Below are some excerpts f[...] 8 years ago The Golden Temple of Amritsar 24 Sept 2012 I can feel the energy in this place with every pulse of the chanting and music, the pilgrims walking the marble parkama, barefoo[...] 8 years ago The Wasatch Tango Club Mountain Milonga Tucked back among the pines of Big Cottonwood Canyon, tango dancers gather at the historic Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge. This is one for the books - a [...] 8 years ago Mt Timpanogos 27 July 2013 A small lake with a rich blue hue – a summit with unparalleled views of the Utah Lake, Provo, and the Wasatch Front – incredible and div[...] 8 years ago Red Castle - High Uintas 7/4/2013 The best way to escape these hot days down in the Salt Lake Valley is a retreat into the mountains. Whether you enjoy strenuous peakbagging,[...] 8 years ago Badlands National Park The stark drama of the Badlands landscape is undeniable. Cutting across the plains of South Dakota, the Badlands Wall rises above the lower prairie, a[...] 8 years ago Black Diamond FrontPoint Gaiter Review Last weekend I ventured to Maybird Gulch within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. In late spring at higher elevations there is stil[...] 8 years ago MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Review Last weekend I retreated into Maybird Gulch to escape the incredible 90° weather in the Salt Lake Valley. This gave me a chance to try out some newly [...] 8 years ago Streets of Chicago This man sits surrounded by a peculiar solitude as thousands pass him by. North Michigan Avenue is alive with all walks of life brushing shoulder[...] 8 years ago Cha-cha-cha-changes Hello all, I wanted to provide a quick update and an explanation from my online absence. I've moved! I am now operating from beautiful Salt Lake City,[...] 8 years ago Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunjee Dropping down through the clouds, a lush green pastoral comes into view. The purposeful patchwork of terraced rice paddies blends into the jun[...] 8 years ago Hot Streets of Kolkata: Part 2 This is a continuation of my first post - Hot Streets of Kolkata: Part 1 We flag a yellow cabb...