I took my camera along again

[Ludwigia]

4 hours ago, nala said:

great finds and prep Roger!

Thanks Gery

 

[Ludwigia]

It took a good number of hours' work, but now I have just completed the stone that broke my back, so to speak. I spent a lot of time trimming off the matrix on both sides searching for ammonites under it which otherwise couldn't be seen, managing to dig out a couple more on top of the ones which could already be seen on the surface, although one of those turned out to be a dud. Not quite as many as I had hoped, but nevertheless, there are 6 Ancolioceras opalinoides ammonites to be seen altogether on both sides of this block. I particularly like the one with the shell completely intact. There's also a good amount of broken shell substance strewn about. There were some areas where there were no ammonites at all on the block, so I've reduced it in size quite a bit. The original was about 30x20x8cm., and now it's down to 16x11x6cm.

 

Front

 

Back

 

My favorite

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Beautiful! 

All of them. 

[Ludwigia]

4 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

Beautiful! 

All of them. 

Thanks, Adam. I must say, I am also quite pleased myself. This was a good collecting day.

[Kane]

Just checking back into this thread. As always, you never cease to amaze, Roger. I don't think I could add a note of praise for these finds and prep that other have not already bestowed. I'm sure you get tired of our awe and googly-eyed envy.  

[Ludwigia]

3 minutes ago, Kane said:

Just checking back into this thread. As always, you never cease to amaze, Roger. I don't think I could add a note of praise for these finds and prep that other have not already bestowed. I'm sure you get tired of our awe and googly-eyed envy.  

No I don't I surely appreciate it. Sometimes I think my posts can get a bit repetitive, but I guess I'll just continue on in this fashion as long as the positive responses keep coming

[Kane]

Repetitive successes in the field and at the prep station are always welcome. I'm sure you can always count on our praise and encouragement.  You would keep digging and prepping these beauties regardless. You do fine work, Roger. 

[Ludwigia]

This is the last one from this bunch. It turned out that the big puzzle ammonite was missing a good part of the inner whorls, so I had to dispose of it. Another group didn't turn out as hoped, but at least this one is quite alright. 2 Ancolioceras opalinoides on matrix.