SEPTEMBER 2003 – Closer view of the Sand Island Petroglyphs near Bluff in Utah. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
When I was writing about ancient artwork created on rocks, I remembered yet another site I was able to experience: The Sand Island Petrogylphs in Utah.
It’s a small, yet impressive, site featuring petroglyphs created up to 2,500 years ago by the first inhibitants of the area. The offical site of Bluff knows a lot more about these stunning engravings.
I cannot say exactly why I love watching ancient art, created many generations ago. I think it’s the realization that we are just a small (micro, really) piece in the long flow of time. It’s great to imagine our ancestors sitting here (or in Namibia and British Columbia) and express their thoughts and emotions using the tools available to them. It’s what we do today, with the tools available to us. It feels just natural to me.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 15-SEP-2003 |
| Location | Off Hwy 191, Bluff, UT |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 6541 x 4282 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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