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Under the Dipper

Under the Dipper

I don’t usually post photos to the blog on the weekends since I am usually out exploring, but since I happen to be home this morning for just a little bit I figured I’d post a photo I took last night on a quick evening trip to Moab. This is my second visit to the Moab Maiden at night, so I wanted to try something a little different from last time. The Big Dipper was hovering just above the horizon, so I framed a shot with the Moab Maiden just below it. There’s just something that appeals to me with this petroglyph and night photography…..so I’m sure I’ll be returning again sometime in the future. Click on the photo to get to a larger view on Flickr.

>> Moab Maiden Night Photography

Petroglyphs Over Pictographs

Petroglyphs Over Pictographs

This is part of a large panel found in Short Canyon that has more recent petroglyphs, that are most likely Fremont in origin, pecked over some unique pictographs that may be Barrier Canyon Style.

>> Snow Day in the Swell

The Twins

The Twins

These two anthropomorphs, known as ‘The Twins,’ mark the end of one of the trails that leads you by many petroglyphs at the McConkie Ranch. I had visited these earlier in the day when it was completely overcast, but am glad I returned after the sun started to peek out of the clouds.

>> Dry Fork – McConkie Ranch

Birdcage Panel

Birdcage Panel

This photo is a nice overview of much of the Birdcage Panel. I really like the intriguing red and white figure that seems to be flying above all the other figures here. There are many unusual and interesting pictographs and petroglyphs located at this site. I enjoyed visiting and exploring the area.

>> Exploring the Moab Area with Jim

The Snake & I

The Snake & I

How about something just a little bit different. This is the first photo posted on this blog that has a real person in it…and that person just happens to be me this time. This photo helps give a little scale to the very large Solstice Snake petroglyph and also lets you see just who this person is posting rock art photos on this little blog. This photo was taken many months before the solstice on my first visit to the great serpent.

>> Finding the Solstice Snake