That is beautiful and intricate stonework. Is it Pueblo? And do you happen to know the significance of the encircled design?
AzPicLady wrote:
That is beautiful and intricate stonework. Is it Pueblo? And do you happen to know the significance of the encircled design?
Though there's an enormous amount of archaeology (mainly prehistoric rock art, but several Ancestral Puebloan structures, too, within a mile or so) in the immediate area, this structure in entirely 'modern.' I don't know who built it, when exactly (most likely in the 1970-80's), or whether there's any significance (other than being design elements incorporated to showcase the builder's superb craftsmanship) to any of the designs. Some of these questions could probably be answered, but the closest neighbor (a hundred yards away?) is something of a pain in the butt. Can't really fault the guy, though; tourists are constantly stopping and trespassing on his narrow strip of land between the river and the cliffs.
Cany143 wrote:
Though there's an enormous amount of archaeology (mainly prehistoric rock art, but several Ancestral Puebloan structures, too, within a mile or so) in the immediate area, this structure in entirely 'modern.' I don't know who built it, when exactly (most likely in the 1970-80's), or whether there's any significance (other than being design elements incorporated to showcase the builder's superb craftsmanship) to any of the designs. Some of these questions could probably be answered, but the closest neighbor (a hundred yards away?) is something of a pain in the butt. Can't really fault the guy, though; tourists are constantly stopping and trespassing on his narrow strip of land between the river and the cliffs.
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Thanks, Cany. Just the type of info I was hoping for.
Incredible stone work. Any one who has done any dry laid stone will recognize what a labor of love that is. And labor would be the operative word.
What is on the back side of the wall? The windows are dark with no light visible and the vigas, if they can be called that, must be resting on something behind the wall (I think). It's hard to think that they are unsupported on both ends.
It's an extraordinary photograph, Cany! You (almost) never fail to please and interest this viewer! As mentioned above, you are the Master.
A perfect, simple, capture. I like it. Perfectly laid stone and great lighting.
Enjoyed the shadow lines against the brick texture. Bev
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