MeargleSchmeargl Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 There are many fossils to find out there in the big world we live in, and beyond. Finding some of them ourselves, we have probably amassed quite sizeable collections over the years. The question of the day; Which of your finds holds a special place in your heart? For me so far, that would be my Small but proud Aphelaspis Brachyphasis trilo. My first trilo, as well as my first find very close to where I live, This little guy is also probably the very best of the Conasauga trilos I have had the pleasure of collecting. Pics; Thumb comparison: Positive: Negative: 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...
Paleoworld-101 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That's a cute little trilobite!! I have two personal finds that, to me, stand out above the others in my collection. All three are marine reptile fossils so you might think i specifically collect them but that's just where i seem to have most of my luck at the locations i visit lol. #1- Three still-articulated vertebrae from Ichthyosaurus, found just like this on Charmouth Beach in England. About 195 million years old (Jurassic). #2- This slab of rock has a variety of stuff on it, including a large marine reptile rib section (probably Ichthyosaur), three Ichthyosaur teeth in varied condition, a section of turtle shell, various other bone fragments and also a couple of small shark teeth. Found at Richmond again. 100 million years old. "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 How many can I post? i have way to many favourites D: but awesome fossils so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Nice stuff you guys. I think this has been done before, but here are two of my favorites. My first big fish and one of my best trilos. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessyyrae Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 This is one of my favorites. I have no idea what it is, but it's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hi Jessyyrae, Your fossil is a solitary rugosan coral. Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessyyrae Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thank you Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 3 of my favourites (I have too many) 1. Chimaeroid spine from Richmond in Qld, AU (Toolebuc formation, 110 - 100 mya) This was "donated" to Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond 2. Palorchestes tooth from Tambar Springs in NSW, AU (Pleistocene (?) ) (continued next post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessyyrae Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 This is my largest fossil, wet to show detail, and one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 3. Leptolepis talbragarensis from the Talbragar Fish Beds near Gulgong in NSW, AU (Late Jurrassic, 175 mya) The pictures aren't great but its the best I could do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesuslover340 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Well...aside from the partial Pteranodon I don't get to keep because it's valued over $1,000....probably these: Articulated verts and pair of ribs from a juvenile Diprotodontid -Palorchestes jaw -What is most likely a large tortoise/turtle ungual from Aus-possibly Meiolaniid or a new species. "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."-Romans 14:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 another palorchestes awesome stuff there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesuslover340 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just now, Foozil said: another palorchestes awesome stuff there Should find more soon as we get back "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."-Romans 14:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jesuslover340 said: Should find more soon as we get back Lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hmm.. so many favourites also... I'd say any of the leaf fossils I gave Skye all those years back Im partial to this Diprotodon optatum jaw as it's my most complete. The memories of getting it with my dad are some of my favourites. 5 minutes ago, Foozil said: another palorchestes awesome stuff there Should I put my palorchestes jaw in too? "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - Saint Augustine"Those who can not see past their own nose deserve our pity more than anything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ash said: Should I put my palorchestes jaw in too? You can never have too many palorchestes' in a forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Foozil said: You can never have too many palorchestes' in a forum Only have one pic before it was cleaned up. Oh! I also like this Thylacine jaw "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - Saint Augustine"Those who can not see past their own nose deserve our pity more than anything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just now, Ash said: Only have one pic before it was cleaned up. Nice! Did you ID that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yessum. "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - Saint Augustine"Those who can not see past their own nose deserve our pity more than anything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 snarge, things are getting hot in here! What's next? A complete Tyrannosaurus? "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Paleoworld-101 said: snarge, things are getting hot in here! What's next? A complete Tyrannosaurus? well someone has found one of them on the forum soooo..... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Foozil said: well someone has found one of them on the forum soooo..... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Lol fine then, what about a complete Australovenator? Also do you have a bigger pic of the chimaeroid spine? "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just now, Paleoworld-101 said: Lol fine then, what about a complete Australovenator? Also do you have a bigger pic of the chimaeroid spine? I'll try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 nope that didn't work if you click on my photos on the link: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/66530-july-2016-finds-of-the-month/&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Foozil said: nope that didn't work You should enter the information on this into the Partners in Paleontology sub forum and collect Your badge. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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