Paiute Petroglyphs and the Eastern Sierras

Nolan Nitschke

Paiute Petroglyphs and the Eastern Sierras

A truelly amazing petroglyph made by the Paiute Indians native to the Owens Valley. These glyphs are carved into very hard volcanic rock. Some say these are representations of the shamans hallucinogenic journeys.

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Paiute Petroglyphs and the Eastern Sierras by Nolan Nitschke
Paiute Petroglyphs and the Eastern Sierras by Nolan Nitschke
  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    wow what an electrifying place

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    Wow this is amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    What an incredible sight!

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    Stunning shot

  • Nick Johnson

    Nick Johnson

    O ooo ooooooowwwww Jeeeeezzzza. My face stings.

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, amazing photograph!!! Wonderful composition!! Very well done. Brendan

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    wow,, what a shot!! this is most interesting, welcome to the group Nolan :))

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    love this one…......

  • Matt  Lauder

    Matt Lauder

    Brilliant shot and transition of light from the rocks to the sky.

  • Kurt Golgart

    Kurt Golgart

    Superb shot. Great depth and drama.

  • WingsOfAngels

    WingsOfAngels

    Beautiful Photo, and it’s pretty amazing to think of the history of this place and every involved in carving each of those.. the amount of time spent and the visions experienced that inspired each of them.

  • AthenaBlanco

    AthenaBlanco

    An incredible image

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -...

    Awesome capture…
    Did you use a Grad Neutral Density filter? Really rich color…

  • WingsOfAngels

    WingsOfAngels

    CONGRATULATIONS On Your Featuring!!! Again absolutely Beautiful

  • AlienVisitor

    AlienVisitor

    You can “feel” the power of the place,and the sunset gives it just the right touch.

    Well done.

    “May you create well and prosper”

    Alienvisitor’s Imagi – Nation

    AV

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love how the sunset afterglow highlights are illuminating the petroglyphs and casting soft shadows on the stones. It is beautiful!

  • KenWright

    KenWright

    Fantastic!

  • DavidMark

    DavidMark

    A stunningly beautiful image. What an amazing place!

  • josiem

    josiem

    incredible capture!

  • Stuart Rose

    Stuart Rose

    What an amazing bit of culture, great capture

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • crackgerbal

    crackgerbal

    what a fun place to be!

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    amazing i love your work..

  • follicle

    follicle

    beauty!

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    I love ancient puzzles like this, somehow hallucinogenic sounds about right!

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    Very interesting perspective with good light.

  • LumenLux

    LumenLux

    New scene to me. Impressive work on the part of the Paiutes. Impressive work on your part. Did you use any lights on this one?

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