tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post6198889221018334085..comments2024-03-28T17:37:03.375-07:00Comments on Spare Parts and Pics: "Big Head" PictographsSpare Parts and Picshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-46535627859684889302020-02-25T13:18:32.634-08:002020-02-25T13:18:32.634-08:00Great find. The thing is, that nowadays we can'...Great find. The thing is, that nowadays we can't trust people's common sense. Most of them just don't have it. I think it's a good way to share photos and say nothing about the exact place. <br />Greetings from Poland.<br />Klara Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588785214927674083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-24958017557521138972020-02-12T15:45:33.833-08:002020-02-12T15:45:33.833-08:00It is a dilemma either way.
Beautiful shots!It is a dilemma either way.<br /><br />Beautiful shots!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-83765197691171799022020-02-09T23:51:56.178-08:002020-02-09T23:51:56.178-08:00First of all. Superb finds! And grrreat photograph...First of all. Superb finds! And grrreat photographs! <br />I think it's good to document these. No harm done when you're just sharing the sights. Thank you for that. I'm truly enjoying these posts. :)dee Nambiarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753512050839865238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-31805920109058199352020-02-06T11:24:05.585-08:002020-02-06T11:24:05.585-08:00Beautiful rock formations! It is a real dilemma, t...Beautiful rock formations! It is a real dilemma, trying to balance preservation and public access. My two visits to the Petrified Forest, quite a few years apart. Huge quantities of rock had been removed, maybe only a pebble or small stone at a time, changing the overall appearance. Also, Petroglyph National Monument has had some of its pictographs vandalized by graffiti. Low staffing levels leave them open to unsupervised visits. So sad.Kenneth Cole Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034897745614006325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-69393990810192010422020-02-04T06:35:58.342-08:002020-02-04T06:35:58.342-08:00The pictures are, as always, stunning ... and a ti...The pictures are, as always, stunning ... and a tiny bit eerie (those eyes following me). And your text certainly thought-provoking. I can sure see both sides of this argument. (Those darn gray areas in life are so hard on my brain.). In addition to the greater philosophical question, I’m somewhat boggled thinking about the NPS staff member whose job t is to troll Instagram ...... anyway, I’m grateful to have seen these remarkable pictures of East JT ... and sights I’d never see, even if you drew a detailed map. Thanks for the beauty and for making me think. Both much appreciated.Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14270588850092355358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-18308443299959585892020-02-03T08:39:37.795-08:002020-02-03T08:39:37.795-08:00You blab all you want ... just keep posting your b...You blab all you want ... just keep posting your beautyAuthor R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-56896307576073026622020-02-02T18:13:38.558-08:002020-02-02T18:13:38.558-08:00Thank you, Pat. Your perspective and thoughts are ...Thank you, Pat. Your perspective and thoughts are helpful to me.Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-84177021883510148932020-02-02T17:50:15.198-08:002020-02-02T17:50:15.198-08:00Thanks, Alana. I appreciate your response and I ca...Thanks, Alana. I appreciate your response and I can tell you put a lot of thought into it. Following my gut is good advice. Now that I know this site is closed, I will not be visiting it in the future.Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-3872839618678598562020-02-02T14:07:42.805-08:002020-02-02T14:07:42.805-08:00Without the location, their request is silly. Nati...Without the location, their request is silly. National Geographic photographs this stuff all the time. <br />Can't wait for the next bunch of photos. <br />That big head looks just like a skull!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679083454202307997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-9573615956747017282020-02-02T11:39:06.036-08:002020-02-02T11:39:06.036-08:00I understand what your saying...and I have to say ...I understand what your saying...and I have to say I am a little perturbed/disturbed (not by you). As a historian, it is important to preserve artifacts/history etc. However, with that said, keeping things hidden from the public is not something I agree with. I think concessions can be made by all parties...I wonder, if you could reach out to the Native American tribe (s) that own the land. There is def. a story to be told. Face it, some stories are meant to be told and some not...I'll say it again, as historians one has to follow the story and sometimes the good is told, sometimes the not so good and sometimes the indifferent and sometimes folks just don't care to hear whatever (so I am finding out with my current project). Kudos to you for being brave to explore. By your photos, personally, you are preserving the history.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-60190142220360903892020-02-02T10:44:28.393-08:002020-02-02T10:44:28.393-08:00I've been thinking of a response for a couple ...I've been thinking of a response for a couple of days, because I have mixed feelings. It could the the desire of those for whom the site in question was sacred to not have any kind of warning signs. But I also wonder if the fact that the site was closed off by rocks is something that is usual for these types of sites - maybe it was sealed off that way for a reason? (I am just speculating). I agree there is nothing in your posts to indicate location and that you are always responsible in the way you explore. I love your posts but if you question if it is best not to blog about certain things you have found, I think I would say "follow your gut". There are some irresponsible folks out there, as we all know! It's a type of paradox but I think the side of "not telling" wins out for me. So sad that, in our world, that kind of choice must be made.Alanahttp://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-14588473124979150932020-02-02T00:05:19.547-08:002020-02-02T00:05:19.547-08:00Great find. Beautiful rock formations and clear bl...Great find. Beautiful rock formations and clear blue sky.Nancy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790364807514237397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-9587178221935229442020-02-01T19:00:27.019-08:002020-02-01T19:00:27.019-08:00I can completely relate to the paradox. We experi...I can completely relate to the paradox. We experience the same quandary every time we visit a national park or unique part of the wilderness. From a selfish point of view, we want to enjoy it, so what right do we have to prevent others from having that experience? But then, others can't have the same experience we've had if millions of people visiting it have transformed the site into something less than it was originally … We all need to continue to discuss this and look for solutions. In the meantime, we can enjoy your always-fabulous pictures. The first one is special beyond words!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490533253436208034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-55341881693460879602020-02-01T10:50:37.949-08:002020-02-01T10:50:37.949-08:00We obviously have different scenery to you but the...We obviously have different scenery to you but the mantra is the same in some places as in there are sacred spots that people are meant to adhere too and respect but it doesn't always happen especially from the tourism industry. On the other hand if there is no signage how are people suppose to know?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-63195241217025427102020-02-01T08:43:31.075-08:002020-02-01T08:43:31.075-08:00What a find for you and us ~It is quite a paradox ...What a find for you and us ~It is quite a paradox ~ but glad you found this ~ Great photography as always ~ the rock formations are always intriguing to me ~ so different from the ocean where I live ~<br /><br />Happy Moments to You,<br />A ShutterBug Explores,<br />aka (A Creative Harbor)carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-69026779206398939822020-02-01T06:40:03.999-08:002020-02-01T06:40:03.999-08:00Fabulous series again SPP, loved the views from th...Fabulous series again SPP, loved the views from the cave. I guess it's good that the National Park people are interested in doing the right thing but as you say if the public were more educated about the rock paintings that would be even better ✨PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-85252074737798910182020-02-01T03:06:05.122-08:002020-02-01T03:06:05.122-08:00Wow, another series of great pics !Wow, another series of great pics !Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480403752005019620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-49039261385817690852020-02-01T01:05:03.075-08:002020-02-01T01:05:03.075-08:00What a view from insideWhat a view from insidethomashttps://sceneoftranquility.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-28166630766335094442020-02-01T00:57:16.157-08:002020-02-01T00:57:16.157-08:00Really wonderful views.Really wonderful views.Pietro Brosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131884567187959415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-75269829445132386362020-01-31T23:34:53.532-08:002020-01-31T23:34:53.532-08:00So amazing to find pictographs! It is just fascina...So amazing to find pictographs! It is just fascinating to even think of it. The Big Head rock really seems a human head with eyes and everything...<br />Have a great weekend!italiafinlandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187590788386282839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-19988971468467788002020-01-31T23:09:24.696-08:002020-01-31T23:09:24.696-08:00Beautiful shots.Beautiful shots.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-44893434889977314422020-01-31T18:18:47.629-08:002020-01-31T18:18:47.629-08:00It is a conundrum! It is a conundrum! Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240178077269198340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-63264358828000202392020-01-31T16:46:34.654-08:002020-01-31T16:46:34.654-08:00Glad you brought up this conundrum. Me thinks that...Glad you brought up this conundrum. Me thinks that it's about the intent, whether it's education, or spilling the secret to make oneself known as a photographer. As far as I know you, it is not the last. Still hard to decide what should be done. There will always be people who are reckless and vandalize, instead of being respectful, but I also understand showing pieces of history! Awesome captures here, Peter. Have a great weekend! junieper/jeshhttp://thejeshstudio.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-69851125652586702752020-01-31T16:40:35.295-08:002020-01-31T16:40:35.295-08:00What a great find!!
These are amazing pictures.What a great find!!<br />These are amazing pictures.Catarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863511724235057526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-15362531784611273042020-01-31T12:57:51.251-08:002020-01-31T12:57:51.251-08:00That first photo, with the sun-kissed rock and clo...That first photo, with the sun-kissed rock and cloud formation, is just wonderful! What a thrill it must be to find the pictographs that have been hidden for so many years, to think about the people who made them so long ago and feel their presence. It’s commendable you make such effort to keep their locations a secret and surprising that the NPS has eyes and ears out to discover photos on Flicker. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.com