Photo Ethics

I learned on my Plam Springs canyon hike this weekend the Agua Caliente tribe does not want photos of rock art taken. The cultural tour guide feared more vandalism on the sacredness of the site.I respected his wishes and did not take photos. The few Native Anerican friends I have think my photos are ok and just think I'm a massive nerd for taking pictures with pantone chip references and being artistically inspired by this precious ancient art. I always respect the sites and am careful not to step on animal homes/plants/flowers or touch the rock in any way. If any Native Americans stumbled upon my nerdy website and find anything offensive please let me know. I would never want to offend a culture my people were ignorent enough to practically wipe out! Heck, I respect anyone who cares so deeply for mother earth and its eco-balance. I hope by studing the rock art/basket weaving and other attributes of the native peoples I can somehow give something back, or at least educate others. In the meantime I will research and try to see who I can get permission from to post my pictures and take more in the future.