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Ranchers of Yesteryear?
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Ranchers of Yesteryear?

by Bill Leggett

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 20, 2016190 views2 comments
Since seeing a well known pictograph several years ago in the Boundary Waters, I've gained an appreciation of these works of art.  This is from last May on UT279 near Moab on the west bank of the Colorado.  The road had been graded in such a way as to leave all the rock art several feet above since the time when they were created.  As a result virtually all have not been defaced as many others have.  There are so many fascinating scenes showing the ancient culture along the road.  Maybe just a coincidence, but with the connecting lines it seems to depict farmers/ranchers leading their livestock, along with assorted other animals.

7D2 100-400 @220 GT2531, ISO 100

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2 comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 20, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Always great to see the Native American art. Thanks for sharing this. 
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Comment posted by Basil Greber on May 20, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Cool shot, I like it. Only (minor) nit would be the reflecting zones of rock, which slightly distract the eye from the figures.
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