Becky Benfer Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 What would these small bumps be on this rock? They are round and look like a lady bug sort of but not exactly, when I look at them under a magnifying glass. I think the stone it’s in is sandstone because it glitters in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Another pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hi! Can You get a little closer and in focus shot of the bumps, please? And a general locality where it was found might help someone identify it, as well. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrosen Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Those appear to be Baculites, which were cephalopods, or possibly Big Foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 1:53 PM, Becky Benfer said: What would these small bumps be on this rock? They are round and look like a lady bug sort of but not exactly, when I look at them under a magnifying glass. I think the stone it’s in is sandstone because it glitters in the sun. Hey Becky, We really need some better pictures in order to identify this. 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...
KimTexan Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 They look like iron oxide concretions to me. Similar to moqui balls that weather out of sandstone. Utah and Arizona are know to have them. We need to know where they were found and definitely better pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 hours ago, bbrosen said: Those appear to be Baculites, which were cephalopods, or possibly Big Foot You're joking, right? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrosen Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Lol, sorry, I did not see you were from Germany, and that you might not get the Bigfoot joke. I do believe these are baculites. The Bigfoot reference was because your photos were so blurry. Here it seems when some one claims to photograph or video a Bigfoot, its always blurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 I’m actually from USA! I’m in OHIO. I know all about Big Foot - but isn’t it funny no one has caught or found even a dead one yet . Back to my picture, the bumps are soooo small I can’t focus any closer in to them. I’m sorry. However they appear round in shape under a magnifying glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Becky Benfer said: the bumps are soooo small I can’t focus any closer in to them. If You can get a picture of the whole rock that is in focus, does not need to be closer, it would help. Kim is probably right with iron concretions, but in focus picture will help Us to be sure. 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...
Kane Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 What sort of phone are you using? As we've suggested before, holding the object being photographed is not a good idea because it can create motion blur. Place it on a flat surface, not in your hand. Assuming your phone has a viewfinder on it (showing the image before clicking the shutter button), you can experiment with distance before snapping the picture. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 I have an iPhone but really struggle with clear pics. I try taking them outside, inside, on a flat surface, in my lap, on a towel, but NOTHING works!! AlwYs blurry! I’m frustrated with this phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Are iPhones typically like this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Becky Benfer said: I have an iPhone but really struggle with clear pics. I try taking them outside, inside, on a flat surface, in my lap, on a towel, but NOTHING works!! AlwYs blurry! I’m frustrated with this phone! Do you have a computer? If you transfer your iPhone photos there, you can probably edit the photos. You can also edit on the iPhone by going into your photos app. The optimal distance should be about 4 to 6 inches away from the object. If you tap on the screen, you can adjust luminosity as well. Even from 6 inches or so, you can use the pinch zoom (but pixel count will be less). When tapping on the screen, ensure that you are tapping on the image of the object. I use an iPad, which is like a bigger iPhone. Distance from the object is key. Depending on the iPhone make, they are fairly well enabled with a suitable pixel count at around 7-10 megapixels. It really does come down to distance for macro shots. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Thank you’ I’ll try to manipulate some of your ideas I haven’t already tried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 It might be a bioeroded cobble. I don't see anything closer than this, using my imagination, but may have multiple bioeroders (e.g. worms, sponges) contributing to the etched surface. Hard to tell from the pictures and without a comparative scale. comparative picture from here " 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...
Becky Benfer Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Please let me know if this pic is clearer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Benfer Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Back side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Much better pictures. I think iron concretions fit well with this piece. 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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