Ludwigia Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I went for my first proper collecting excursion in about a month yesterday (I don't count the bike trips to the shark tooth site, since that's more of a light snack). I'd decided to take another look at one of my old sites in the Callovian in the Wutach Valley. As is sometimes the case, I forgot my camera (sorry), so there won't be any on the site photos, but I thought I could at least show you the best finds which I just finished prepping. First a Pyrgotrochus macrocephali gastropod and then a Kepplerites sp. ammonite. Both are relatively seldom, so I was happy to add them to the collection. The last two are well-preserved Choffatia sp. and Macrocephalites sp. ammonites. 18 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Turned out very nicely! I do like the Macrocephalites, at least on account of their plumpness (and I have a very fine example here from an ex-canuck ). ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 The gastropod's pretty nice, too. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kane said: Turned out very nicely! I do like the Macrocephalites, at least on account of their plumpness (and I have a very fine example here from an ex-canuck ). Yes, they certainly are attractive, aren't they? 2 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: The gastropod's pretty nice, too. I agree Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Those ammonites are beautiful Roger! As always! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Very nice Roger. The ammonite is spectacular. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Look very good. Nice size too My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Congratulations Roger on your excellent finds and prep. I can't get enough of your Macrocephalites, but that Kapplerites is exquisite. You're helping me devise a shopping list for the next time I come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 More than just a "bit" of luck, I'd say. Your ammonites always make me . Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Great stuff! Glad you were able to break your month long dry streak. The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norki Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Nice finds. I really like how tactile the Kepplerites and Macrocephalites look, it must feel nice to run your fingers along the keels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 @Norki @FossilNerd @FossilDAWG @Jeffrey P @RuMert @sixgill pete @Darktooth Thanks for your endearing comments everyone. Those ribs sure do have a tantalizing feel to them. I'll take you there the next time you come, Jeffrey, but you'll have to dig like a maniac the whole day with the hope that luck is with you. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Wonderful finds, Roger! I do love your ammonites, but it's nice to see a gastropod in the mix this time, too! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Monica said: Wonderful finds, Roger! I do love your ammonites, but it's nice to see a gastropod in the mix this time, too! Congrats! Thanks, Monica. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everhardus Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Nice finds. Your in luck still having the opportunity to go hunting....greetz,Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Everhardus said: Nice finds. Your in luck still having the opportunity to go hunting....greetz,Marcel Thanks Marcel. Aren't you allowed to collect right now in Holland? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everhardus Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 We are allowed but since my main interest is ammonites i am dependent on sites out of Holland. So for me due to travel restrictions nothing is possible at the moment. I guess my France trip for this summer is not going to happen either so i am hoping in a month or 2 Germany wil lift it's restrictions. If so, i might even travel to the Watach area....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 hi Roger. Looks like you had a productive and fun trip. Love the gastropod! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Everhardus said: We are allowed but since my main interest is ammonites i am dependent on sites out of Holland. So for me due to travel restrictions nothing is possible at the moment. I guess my France trip for this summer is not going to happen either so i am hoping in a month or 2 Germany wil lift it's restrictions. If so, i might even travel to the Watach area....... I see. If you do manage to get out this way, I'll be glad to show you around. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 11 hours ago, RJB said: hi Roger. Looks like you had a productive and fun trip. Love the gastropod! RB Thanks Ron. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everhardus Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Thanks for the offer Roger ! We’ll have too see how everything evolves these next few weeks.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Very nice finds! Your Macro is very well shaped. What is its diameter? If you have any calipers, can you measure thickness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Dimitris said: Very nice finds! Your Macro is very well shaped. What is its diameter? If you have any calipers, can you measure thickness? 6.5x 4cm. at the aperture. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 You're welcome. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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