Becky Benfer Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 This rock amazes me with all the different fossils I see present on it. Could someone share what they are? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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izak_ Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Most of them are crinoid stem impressions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Agreed, lots of crinoid stem impressions. Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 @Becky Benfer Could you try to take close-up pics?Especially of the depression on the top of pic 6. It is very hard to tell but almost looks like coral. Taking close-ups and clearest pics possible is key to getting more accurate ids. Having blurry or out of focus pics keeps us from seeing everything you see. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Ya I'm having trouble getting close ups. When I zoom in any closer the pictures become fuzzy. I've tried laying them down and tried holding them but neither seems to have much better results than the other. I'll try again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Arizona Chris Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Try shooting them through a magnifying glass. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arizona Chris Paleo Web Site: http://schursastrophotography.com/fossiladventures.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Ohhhhh great idea!!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 @Becky Benfer Are you using a phone to take pics? If you are, does it have a macro setting? It may help. Also if you have some kind of magnifier, I use a jewelers loupe, you can put that in front of the camera lens and get better pics . I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes I'm using my phone. I'm looking for a magnifying glass. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 It looks like a brachiopod imprint, to me. 1 " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen. et sp. indet. Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 My idea: bivalves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Agree with everyone else; I see lots of crinoid stems and 1 of what I believe to be a brachiopod imprint, as far as what I can see/confidently identify. Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Becky Benfer said: Thanks for your help! No problem Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MeargleSchmeargl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Liking the looks Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Last picture reveals (in the center) a crinoid column external mold with partial column (stem) remnant preserved inside. Pretty nice. " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrian Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/3/2017 at 6:24 PM, Becky Benfer said: Ya I'm having trouble getting close ups. When I zoom in any closer the pictures become fuzzy. I've tried laying them down and tried holding them but neither seems to have much better results than the other. I'll try again...... In my experience, NEVER use the zoom when taking a photo of tiny objects! Most cameras, even in the macro setting, can't focus if you try zooming in on small objects. Instead, move the camera in/out from the object and get as close as you can until the camera won't focus on the object. Or get a digital SLR and macro lens. 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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