Indian Shrine
Joshua Tree National Park, California.
This huge rock has been hollowed out by erosion and has two holes through it. Native Americans left many petroglyphs inside.
Indian Shrine belongs to the following groups:
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Morris Hill
great shot, theres alot going on in this photo ,it makes your eyes keep moving , and thats what i like about it. keep up the good work. i wonder how old the markings on the walls are
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks everyone. Morris: I don’t remember if there is an exact age attributed to these markings. I think they are older than the most recent Indians to inhabit the area.
Dave: This is Joshua Tree Park and is in an area that is probably too accessible for its own good. Good luck with the new position.
Boyd: In the local literature they say that the paint damage was done by “vandals”. I guess a film crew qualifies as that!
JK: Thanks again
Dave Sandersfeld
This one is simply incredible. Rany, Where was it taken? Rocks look like central oregon?
I am talking with John Day Fossil Beds Nat’l Monument about accepting a “park Interpreter” position. I’ll keep you posted. Keep up incredible work!
boydmiller
This is an incredible shot Rany…I have been there and shot some similar images,,,but not with that increduble sun as you have….do you know that a hollywood film crew were shooting there and used paint to make the native drawings more visible? The park serice said removing the paint would cause more damage….sad….
J.K. York
love the glyphs on the stone. beautiful natural window Rany. this has great depth. well done.
JudyBJ
Splendid shot and colors
Joyce Dickens,...
Wonderful depth in this awesome shot Rany….I am in awe at the textures though….and that perfect sun-star….beautifuly captured!!!
Deborah H. Benoit
This is beautiful Rany. The color, texture and depth are fantastic. Superb work.
Robert Elliott
superb perspective, wonderful image !
HenkStolk
wonderful composition and great DOF and colors
Anthony Mancuso
stunning image Rany, very well captured. Great composition and lovely colours
mieclarke
beautiful Rany! Great composition and gorgeous colours….excllent work!!!
Annette Blattman
brilliant composition Rany, great exposure control.
Helene Kippert
I can see why its a sacred site – amazing shot Rany!
Basia McAuley
Excellent composition, beautiful work, well done.
Martin Derksema
Incredible. This is almost surreal. I love the warm tones of the rocks against the cool blue sky.
Thomas Pettit
This Work Merits Thom’s:
• Red Bubble Blue Ribbon
JMDunworth
this captures the essence of this wonderful park, and its tremendous spirituality
Holly Werner
Excellent shot. Love this one Rany.
dinghysailor1
remarkable work! brilliant!
kcranmer
Wow beautiful shot Rany!
cherylc1
Brillant!!!
Lucindawind
Fantastic Rany !
Louise Cooke
You’ve pieced this together so beautifully! Really feels like I’m standing there myself. Such beautiful detail and soft colour and magical feel :)
Rany Lutz
My..My…Louise!!! Are you saying that your eyes deceive you? LOL!! Yes, I did take a few liberties with this image. Thanks for stopping by and the compliment.
Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments.
dawndavies
wonderful capture, relly amazing well done dawn
Mugsy
Rany, this is magic!
Mark Ramstead
Wow!...
eltotton
An amazing shot. I am like Morris, I love all that is happening here. Especially like the sun centered in the sky behind and the great lighting in that area of the shot. Wonderful job.
Per E. Gunnarsen
WoW this is magic!
Jonicool
fabulous image..wow!
Jared Revell
Fantastic image Rany !
Joaquin Loyzaga
beautiful work!
Joanne Bradley
Wow! Spectacular!
Phil Thomson IPA
A superb image, Rany !!! The lighting, detail, perspective and textures are ALL, A1!!!
aphoto4you
This image was selected for one week AVATAR in AMERICA’s NATIONAL PARKS and WILDLIFE Habitat group
It hasnt change yet but i have no control over that…When redbubble brain kicks in will change…watch for it…
Fantastic image rany and i appreciated you sharing with a group
Jay Ryser
How did I miss this one? Wonderful!
Jerame *
very well done.
DWarren
I love what you’ve done here, what a magnificent capture! I’ve never been to this area but it seems I’m missing out a lot…
Charlene Aycoc...
THIS IS AN AWARD WINNING SHOT. LOVE THIS PHOTO
Mugsy
This is such an exceptional image!
chriso
Great perspective, flare of the sun and depth of field. A wondeful capture.
andreasphoto
great point of view. awesome
KristaLynn1807
WOW That Is AWSOME I LOVE It Great Shot Very Well Taken
glenzilla
Joshua tree and some place else. Great work
Bruce Lee
Wow great framing!
Ronald Rockman
The color, texture and depth are fantastic Rany , superb work.
Regards,
Rock
Globalphotos
Wonderful image, so much to take in :)
Matt Adamik
This is absolutely magnificent!! Great shot!
Philip Johnson
great shot Rany would be a good addition to National Parks of the World group
STEPHEN GEORGIOU
I respect your photos!
Great work keep them coming!
Chuck Wickham
VERY INTERESTING PLACEI GET A SPIRITUAL FEELING JUST LOOKING AT IT.
Gethin
hi Rany,
fantastic shot.. great composition, great title.. nice work!
mompaq
Well done!
Lidiya Filipova
genious!!!
Tamara Valjean
Most awesome image, well done!
Kinsey Barnard
Awesome!
Mojca Savicki
This is a stunning pic!
Sandy Stewart
Very nicely composed, with perfect exposure and dof for a stunning composition!!! An instant favorite! :)
Grumpy02
Gret shot, wonderful composition, terrific color and very good detph of field
DawsonImages
Beautiful image
DaveBassett
Excellent composition. The colours and designs on the rocks are amazing.
Milos Markovic
Wow !
i l d i l a z...
Wow,terrific capture!
Mark Ramstead
Love this!
Jason Connolly
Truly a wonderful piece….
Christophe Testi
Beautiful shot!
Junior Mclean
Nice photo!
Barbara Brown
This is fabulous!!!
Shelly Hiebert
This is insanely gorgeous Rany….so beautiful :)
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Shelly.
George Lenz
beautiful imagery… well done post work too
Ilan Cohen
Great picture, amazing colors and composition.
Cheryl DeLong
That is so cool.
Scott d'Almeida
awesome,
Ravi6
Great shot…..........................:-)
Evita
Beautiful image and work !!! :D
BarbaraManis
I can’t get over how beautiful this is! Stunning work!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Barbara.
Rich Gale
this is a lovley bit of work Randy you have made a great job on PS front, maybe you should go back there one day and catch the sun at the right time. It would make one satifsfying image :-).
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Rich. I plan to get back there again but we live about 800 miles away and it has to be in the winter to tolerate the heat. I could spend the whole winter there and still have things to photograph.
Heather Rivet...
spot on
PJS15204
WOW!! Fantastic image the natural frame is the best I can’t say enough good things about this awesome work!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks PJ.
Ronald Rockman
Excellent photograph Rany
Cheers
Rock
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Rock.
Eugenio
:)) Brilliant composition Rany !!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Eugenio.
catherine walker
gorgeous!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Catherine.
Gary L. Suddath
awesome work
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Gary.
Eyal Nahmias
Fantastic composition and details. Great perspective and depth.
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Eyal.
Roddy Atkinson
Stunning capture, perfect!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Roddy.
Lois Bryan
Rany … this is GORGEOUS!!!! The structure itself is incredible … but your capture and pov is magnificent!!!!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Lois, I went back to this several years in a row trying to improve my shots.
Stephen Thomas
AWESOME! Outstanding Photo!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Stephen
Mary Campbell
Perfect timing, wonderful capture.
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Mary.
melbourneguy75
This is just amazing, like some kind of gateway to another realm.. awesome image :)
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks David.
Jaytee
STUNNING!! what an exciting day this would have been with your camera.
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Jodi.
Cee Neuner
Perfect :D
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Cee.
canonman99
Spellbinding, great image Rany
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks c99.
Luca Renoldi
This is a feast for the senses. Superb lighting and details!
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Luca.
Sherry Osborn
This is awesome. Love everything about this shot… excellent@
Bluetiger 3 days ago
Wow, this is amazing, excellent work.
Robin Robb 1 day ago
Rany, this is beautiful. What a great photo. You have inspired me to go there.