Rockin' Ric Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hi Y'all! It's been a crazy hot summer...so hot that it kept me from getting out to fossil hunt. A break came last week when I was able to get out for about an hour and half and found these nice specimens. Having to work on weekends and daylight getting shorter I didn't have much time to really get into it but this site continues to produce regardless how much time I spend there. Love my Carboniferous Flora, especially the ferns! This site produces some unbelievable fossils with detail and contrast! Several varieties of fern species have been found and so fortunate to find so many with the venation detail as some of you have seen in past post of ferns on The Fossil Forum. Here are a few from last weeks finds. Pic 1- Sphenopteris- although there isn't much contrast here, it's still a nice piece Pic 2- Closeup of the Sphenopteris leaves with detail venation Pic 3- Lycopodiates with Nueropteris fern frond and leaflets, coal film giving detail and contrast Pic 4- Lepidodendron stems, coal film giving some detail and contrast Pic 5- Lepidostrobus, detailed cone with coal film giving detail and contrast Pic 6- Lepidodendron- interior impression of trunk Happy National Fossil Day everyone! 16 WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS! If history repeats itself, I'm SO getting a dinosaur. ~unknown www.rockinric81.wixsite.com/fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Spectacular finds, Rick! Glad you were finally able to get out some. Thanks for posting your tremendous finds! 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...
RandyB Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Congratulations on getting back out and adding some gorgeous specimens to your collection. I have been getting more interested in the carboniferous plants lately myself and love the details visible on these. I also like the fact that the contrast and coloring is so different on these compared to the sites local to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Always nice to get back out in the field. We don't get nearly enough photos of beautiful plants like this. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdoctor Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Beautiful. I'm very fond of Carboniferous plants (and plants in general). Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Very nice. I'm a fool for plants too. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deutscheben Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Very nice, I especially like the branches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Very nice- keep the pictures coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Just stunning what a handful of fossils can do for the spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Love those Alabama Carboniferous fossils! -Dave __________________________________________________ Geologists on the whole are inconsistent drivers. When a roadcut presents itself, they tend to lurch and weave. To them, the roadcut is a portal, a fragment of a regional story, a proscenium arch that leads their imaginations into the earth and through the surrounding terrain. - John McPheeIf I'm going to drive safely, I can't do geology. - John McPheeCheck out my Blog for more fossils I've found: http://viewsofthemahantango.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelgardner01 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 All very nice, but my favourite is probably the third piece pictured - look at all of that different plant matter on one rock - WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 16 hours ago, Monica said: All very nice, but my favourite is probably the third piece pictured - look at all of that different plant matter on one rock - WOW! I think pic1 and pic2 are of the same piece, so the 3rd pic is the 2nd piece pictured? (I love that one too, but all are nice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Tahan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 These are really nice!! I must admit I am a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bguild Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 As a fellow with a particular interest in Carboniferous plant material I always love to check out your posts. Very nice finds! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Congratulations. More gorgeous specimens from a site that has really delivered for you. Makes me forget that they closed St. Clair. Thanks for sharing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Wow, Ricky! I always become when I read your posts. Very nice finds, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Fantastic specimens I too like Carboniferous material and in particular Lycopods. none of my specimens are close to the quality of yours MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin' Ric Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thanks Guys and Gals! I will keep posting the Carboniferous Flora as I find them...stay tuned! Want to see more of my collection, check out my website: http://www.rockinric81.wixsite.com/fossils 2 WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS! If history repeats itself, I'm SO getting a dinosaur. ~unknown www.rockinric81.wixsite.com/fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Rockin' Ric said: Thanks Guys and Gals! I will keep posting the Carboniferous Flora as I find them...stay tuned! Want to see more of my collection, check out my website: http://www.rockinric81.wixsite.com/fossils I really enjoyed having another look at your website, Ric. It is very well done. 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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