Pagurus Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Head? check. Body and fins? check. Tail? check. You did it!!! Huge congrats after all those years of hard work. I hope it's the start of many more to come. You deserve it. Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Head? check. Body and fins? check. Tail? check. You did it!!! Huge congrats after all those years of hard work. I hope it's the start of many more to come. You deserve it. Thanks Mike. When you coming down again? Regards, 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...
Fossildude19 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Wow, really nice fossil, though I agree with you, the head would be ideal! I'm more of a general rockhound than fossil hunter, and it's like getting a huge beautiful crystal.... with a chipped tip. Argh. Maybe next time! Thanks Lizzie. Regards, 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...
xonenine Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 congratulations Tim, on a complete specimen! You say night, great to make your best finds at home, isn't it? way to go buddy "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 congratulations Tim, on a complete specimen! You say night, great to make your best finds at home, isn't it? way to go buddy Yeah, thank you, Carmine. I really enjoy going through the shale I've brought home - more so when it actually pays off. Almost worth the backache of bringing home 50-80 lbs of shale each trip! Regards, 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...
Scylla Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 See, we all knew it was a matter of time, Tim. Congrats! Now go get a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNH Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'm a little late, but WOW!!! :greenwnvy: Those fish are amazingly well preserved! I love those glossy black scales...awsome finds, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Another fish tail... Possibly a Semionotus sp. Regards, That detail is perfect! Is it covered with pyrite? It look silverish.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 @ Gus and Joe - Thank You - I intend to find more! The preservation of these fish is indeed remarkable. @ Roz - I think that's just how the underlaying imprint reflects light - there is a bit of pyritization on the partial - looks goldish and copperish in places in certain light. Regards, 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...
pleecan Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Congratulations Tim on your find.... it was only a matter of time before that complete fish fossils shows up If you take a magnifier... you can see intricate details on the scale microstructure.... have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Congratulations Mr. Veteran Shale Splitter! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks Peter and Steve! Looking forward to more finds to come. Regards, 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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