Pictographs November 2014 (First Shelter)
The Three Rock Shelters on this page are all in near vicinity to each other and are most likely associated.
The First Rock Shelter is found amongst a jumble of stones, it consist of a boulder hollowed out beneath. There is a separation cause by the underlying rock which separates it into two chambers. Both face into an easterly direction, toward the rising of the morning sun. In the above photo can be seen 3 distinct Red Pictographs, in very good condition.
The First Rock Shelter is found amongst a jumble of stones, it consist of a boulder hollowed out beneath. There is a separation cause by the underlying rock which separates it into two chambers. Both face into an easterly direction, toward the rising of the morning sun. In the above photo can be seen 3 distinct Red Pictographs, in very good condition.
Enhanced the Images a bit with Photoshop,the pictographs that are sheltered from the elements hold up well, but there's hints of others that fared less well.
Above is a close up of the Forward Caves three petroglyphs, the two beneath the caves lip are in better condition. Though the net shape one seems to have a piece missing. notice the black dots within some of the triangles.
The Back end of the Cave beyond the divider has what appears to be an animal type red Pictograph and two more faded oictographs, one consisting of some red lines, the other some faded red dots
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The Second Rock Shelter
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Coming to a large Jumble of boulders, there is another Rock Shelter within. The circle and cross is at the entrance and the large somber panel within. The main chamber western wall is open to a western panorama of mountains and setting sun. The Panel is of a dark color and very faded, it is still quite impressive. There appears to be a section that may have been pilfered as there are no stone fragments lying on the ground.
Above is a Worn petroglyph, it is located in the ceiling, This is looking straight up into it
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In This Photo there is what appear to be Cupules, Cupules are one of the oldest forms of rock art. They can be easily confused with natural occurring depressions, but in this case there location and concentration tend to point to rock art.
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A shield symbol hangs over one of the entryways
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The Third Shelter
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The Third Shelter is close to a settled area, and is easily accessible. I have darkened the photos as it is easier to see them. Unfortunately for the pictographs, they have been worn away and are extremely faded.
A hand print in white.
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Ladder
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Etched Petroglyphs within the stone
Pictograph before.
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I used Photoshop to augment the pictographs, tring to keep the colors as close as possible to the original.
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