Basketmaker Petroglyph

[Douglas Sherman]

Joe and I found a plethora of petroglyphs at Sand Island along the cliffs near the San Juan River in Bluff, UT The blue is the reflection of the sky on the desert varnish.

 

[AlanLichty]

I like this - that was the one place that had panels I wanted visit. Is morning the best time to visit? I haven't left Bluff yet.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Doug, this is really amazing! It's a great shot and thanks for explaining about the blue, I was looking at it and wondering if they had painted the rock or what was happening there.

 

[MonikaC]

I like this - that was the one place that had panels I wanted visit. Is morning the best time to visit? I haven't left Bluff yet.

Alan, I think the Sand Island panel faces SE-ish.

 

[AlanLichty]

Alan, I think the Sand Island panel faces SE-ish.

Something to earmark for another trip. I will be leaving this morning.

 

[Joe Kayne]

Doug, very nice work!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very nice Doug. The first time I saw desert varnish I thought it was really painted on.

 

[Mike Mancil]

Fascinating history and an excellent shot.