single photos Pictographs Canyon deChelly

Larger view preferred. I was revisiting the color version of this pictograph

image . Canyon deChelly is in the Navajo Reservation in Navajo National

Monument in Northeastern Arizona. Tony Hillman's novels take place in

Chinle, the town where the monument is located. How do you think this

image works in B&W? Thanks for your comments. Larry

I haven't seen the color version but I have to tell you the B/W shoes off a ton of texture which I like in my B/W Well done my friend, I hope you have an enjoyable weekend!

Larry,

  Wonderful b/w image with amazing details.  Take care, Patsy

This is very good Larry, it must be viewed large in my opinion to appreciate the textures and images that seem to tell a story. It's also quite artistic.

BR, Holger

Tony,  Thanks for your positive input on this B&W.  I'm glad you like the texture.  I was afraid that some might view the texture as digital noise which it is not.  Weekend wishes to you as well.  Larry

Patsy,  Thanks for the visit and input. I always like connecting with you.  Pictographs were a main form of language for the Anasazi.  Larry

Holger,  Thanks for weighing in on this image.  Yes, the pictographs do tell a story.  Imagine what an effective communication mechanism they were for people who don't have a written language.  I appreciate your endorsement on this image.  Larry

Proof of human presence! Well captured.

Gregory and Verena,   Your comment is exactly correct.  This round of human presence was likely in the 12th or 13th century.  Co paraphrase George Bernard Shaw, civilization hasn't changed much since then.   Thanks for your visit.  Larry

I agree with comments already posted regarding the amazingly detailed texture in the pictographs and the cave wall this image captures.  Ordinarily, I suspect that most photographs of cave drawings are not covered to B&W in order to highlight both the drawings and the rock background.  In this instance, I'm inclined to think that the color may be somewhat distracting.  

Michael,  Thanks for your visit and astute comment.  the color version is also effective, but I thought that converting it to B&W offered a bit more drama.  I like it both ways.  In color it is red navajo sandstone.  Larry

Intriguing! Nicely captured!