Petroglyphs in Utah
Apr 10, 2013 19:29:09 #
We camped at Sand Island on the San Juan river just outside Bluff in Utah. The rockface behind us was covered in 700 year old Indian petroglyphs.
Apr 10, 2013 19:31:12 #
Apr 10, 2013 23:23:58 #
koalaroo wrote:
We camped at Sand Island on the San Juan river just outside Bluff in Utah. The rockface behind us was covered in 700 year old Indian petroglyphs.
I love the second one, to me it feels like the ghosts of people and animals past. :thumbup:
Apr 10, 2013 23:28:34 #
Thanks. Just amazing to see and imagine the people 700 years ago, chipping away at the rock. very special.
Apr 10, 2013 23:33:14 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I love the way you shot #1.
Me too. There seems to be a bit more relief in the image. Nice photo.
Apr 11, 2013 11:08:42 #
Interesting! These are almost identical to those found in Capitol Reef National Park in southern Utah on Hwy. 24.
Apr 11, 2013 17:57:21 #
Unfortunately the two "possible" astronauts portrayed in No1 pic seem to have been used as target practice by other desert Rats !
Apr 11, 2013 18:03:03 #
Reflections in Joy wrote:
Interesting! These are almost identical to those found in Capitol Reef National Park in southern Utah on Hwy. 24.
You got me thinking - did I make a mistake? But no, it was definately Sand Island 5 miles outside Bluff on the San Juan River. We went to Capitol Reef, but didn't see any petroglyphs there. Not far between the two though. Also saw some on the road between Torrey and Henderson? Near the Fruita Campground.
Jude
Apr 11, 2013 18:05:32 #
I know! They DO look like astronauts. Interesting.
TucsonCoyote wrote:
Unfortunately the two "possible" astronauts portrayed in No1 pic seem to have been used as target practice by other desert Rats !
Apr 11, 2013 18:14:04 #
These are just so cool...imagine if you will the people who made these. No pencils, no paper, or smart phones...just a lot of rocks.
Early man's attempt to record his surroundings. Your images capture this very nicely.
Early man's attempt to record his surroundings. Your images capture this very nicely.
Apr 11, 2013 18:33:53 #
Thanks James, makes you think doesn't it.I'm about to post a few photos of Pueblo ruins we saw as well.
James56 wrote:
These are just so cool...imagine if you will the people who made these. No pencils, no paper, or smart phones...just a lot of rocks.
Early man's attempt to record his surroundings. Your images capture this very nicely.
Early man's attempt to record his surroundings. Your images capture this very nicely.
Apr 11, 2013 20:56:31 #
I have been in that area twice now, and did not stop at Sand Island. Looks like I need to make another trip out there. Love your first picture. You really captured the petroglyphs very well.
Apr 11, 2013 21:20:36 #
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