Kumeyaay Pictograph Multicolor and Multi-element near spring. Kumeyaay Rock Art. San Diego County Rock Art.

This panel, although quite faded, does respond in different ways to various maneuvers by D Stretch.  While D Stretch brings out some of the designs, its limitations are apparent.  There are still damaged areas of the panel that are beyond current digital restoration tools.  While digital enhancement "may not be natural", in this case it allows us to see more of the art than through "natural vision".

For those with the love of rock art, we [San Diego Rock Art Association] are trying to document this aspect of San Diego's Native American culture while portions of it are still recoverable.  Please join us and the Kumeyaay in our efforts to preserve this part of their history.  No one else is going to do it.  Neither our government nor our universities are likely to contribute in this effort – it is up to us.

No matter where you live, you can get involved and make a real difference.  You do not need a degree in Archaeology - just a little instruction, a camera, some free software [D stretch is available from hardworking Jon Harmon online], and you are set to go on this adventure!  If you love the wilderness, then the thrill of discovering prehistoric communication like these below is a rush that cannot be matched!
Click to enlarge. Don Liponi, copyright 2014.