Alex BC Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Howdy everyone! I found this on a beach in South Carolina and obviously I have no idea what this little guy is, but it looks like a miniature pelvis haha! If anyone has an idea as to what this is, I'd love to get an expert's opinion! Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I see you posted a few small fossils for ID... this does not look pelvisish as it is symmetrical. The pelvis is not. The sacrum, yes , but not the pelvis. The sacrum is the string of verts inside the pelvis. It would help if you could show us closer up pix, rather than pictures of your fingers holding something. : ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 It's kind of got the inflated look of a hyperostotic (Tilly) bone. https://www.google.com/search?q=hyperostotic+tilly+bone&tbm=isch Cheers. -Ken 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex BC Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 3 hours ago, jpc said: I see you posted a few small fossils for ID... this does not look pelvisish as it is symmetrical. The pelvis is not. The sacrum, yes , but not the pelvis. The sacrum is the string of verts inside the pelvis. It would help if you could show us closer up pix, rather than pictures of your fingers holding something. : ) I need to get a better camera. My phone has some trouble getting in close. I'll look for a solution for further fossils, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 The camera on my phone is not great, either, but there are things you can do to help. Take the pictures from above with the item laying on a solid colored surface. When you hold the item, the camera tries to focus on your hand instead of the item. Assuming you have a smart phone, you should be able to edit the photos. Crop out any empty space, which will enlarge the item. Brighten up the photos, if needed, although yours look decent brightness-wise. I often have to take several pictures to get one sharp enough to post, but playing with the brightness, contrast and shadows can really help with an ID. 1 1 Fin Lover My favorite things about fossil hunting: getting out of my own head, getting into nature and, if I’m lucky, finding some cool souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Your pictures are fine - so your current camera is working fine. You need to crop your pictures so only the fossil is showing. Don't hold them, place them on a flat, solid colored surface. Make sure you have enough light, and photo is in focus before you post them. Here is your last photo - cropped and brightened: Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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