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BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
An expert flint knapper at work. He is removing the outer cortex from a raw flint nodule with a hammer stone.
This is St Bernard's, a Catholic church at Shirehampton. Is it the only building in Bristol that's made from flint?
Before the 19th century local materials were used in all but the most high-status buildings. Flint occurs in chalk, and the closest chalk to Bristol must be around Westbury in Wiltshire. Considered as a building stone it is most unsuitable. It occurs in knobbly, irregularly shaped nodes. It is extremely hard and difficult to trim ...a process known as "knapping"... and, because flints are small, there is not much left once the excess material has been taken off.
Of course flint was commonly used throughout the chalk districts of England , but this was only because there was nothing else. the only alternative was timber. To go to all the trouble of bringing it a considerable distance when much cheaper, easier-to-use building materials were available, seems perverse.
But by the time this church was built, presumably late in the 19th century, railways and improved roads had greatly reduced the cost and inconvenience of bringing stone from remote places. Nowadays stone is hardly quarried at all for building purposes and transport is so cheap and easy that the trade can be supplied from hundreds of miles away. Materials look much the same everywhere from Land's End to John o' Groats.
1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale hardtop coupe, equipped with the 455 Rocket V8.
Cultural Center, Flint, Michigan.
Saturday, June 25, 2016.
BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
in the Linear Pottery culture farmhouse this girl from Verein Bandkeramisches Aktionsmuseum was working with flint
BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
MURDER IN FLINT MI.WOMAN SHOT IN HEAD IN PARKING LOT CORNER OF 12TH AND SOUTH SAGINAW ST FLINT.
RUMORES UNVETTED--
[1] One by stander who I talked to from my car said it was a robbery
[2].Another bystander walking by asked for money, he had a bag of empties he was taking to the store that was blocked off because of the murder. I gave him a buck. He said the murdered woman was the girl friend of a murdered man who was buried to day.The word on the street is that thay are connected.
[3] I Wentt to a store a mile away and coming out a patron toldbme this store was safe but he was at another that was not. He proceeded to tell his version of the 12th Street story. A parking lot robbery. A good samaratin intervened and both were shot.
[4] A friend who talked to people who lived near by knew of the murder of the man possibly buried to day. He was being stalked by an ex girl friend. Possibly this was a retaliation for bad acts of the girl friend. I am sure the rumors are multiplying. I took a 100 Nikon Pictures this one is from the Droid.
BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
Flint Michigan
November 2008
Not going to lie, I have a feeling this winter is going to be a long one that will probably involve a lot of whiskey to stay warm on these cold winter nights. I'm just happy that I have friends with similar hobbies. You know, skateboarding, listening to good music, dimly lit bars, and of course the good old whiskey and Cokes.
On the day of this photograph it was suppose to be almost fifty degrees and sunny; I don't believe it ever got above forty degrees and I couldn't tell you what the sun looked like today. The only good part about the clouds seemed to be that with the clouds there was soft lighting and no harsh shadows.
I need to start bundling up, snow is right around the corner. We'll have to see how it effects my shooting considering A.) I don't like cold weather and B.) I don't like shooting indoors much.
Happy Furry Friday from Flint who can finally walk outside. He refuses to walk in the snow, he can finally go out since it has melted enough to bare some spots for him to walk on.
BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
Just a detail of one of the towers inside the present-day ruin of Flint Castle, which was built in 1277, the first in a series of castles built for King Edward 1.
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BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
Taken in May 1991, not long before Flint Town United sold up and moved across the main coast road in the town.
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BUCKEYE LAKE FLINT MAN?
I have identified what appears to be a worked cobble of Flint Ridge flint which strongly resembles a life-size human skull, and human facial profiles, from multiple viewing angles and distances. It stands upright on its own base (anatomically the neck) and would have made a suitable sculpture for display or ceremonial alter use. It has possible hand grips from the rear as if to animate the skull by having fine control of its movement pivoting on its base, puppet-like. I found the piece on my property at 306 Lake Shore Dr W in Hebron, Ohio, Licking Township, Licking County. When my home foundation was dug to a depth of about 6 feet, some flint blocks (flint ridge, coschocton black, cherts, etc) were found, along with other hardstone rocks, and saved for use in a rock garden, piled rising three feet up to my screened porch overlooking what was once called “buffalo swamp.” This piece has likely been sitting, exposed, since 1937, in this rock garden until I picked it up and was startled to find a face looking back at me. When it then sat perfectly balanced in the upright “statue” pose, I determined there was too much happening with this stone to leave it outside any longer. It is a flint base with a possible addition of a concrete material as filler where no flint was present, and finished in a white plaster of which there may be some residual material. The piece weighs 12.1 lbs, an anatomically correct weight for the head of an approximately 150lb human. It has discernable and dramatic eye sockets, forehead, a nose, mouth, ears, neck, fully rounded skull. It can be appreciated from every angle as you walk around the sculpture. The aesthetic of the human form is unmistakable in multiple expressions.
The artifact is so perfectly balanced on its base, I was confident enough to place it on top of a Ball canning jar and a terry washcloth as a display pedestal. AI large part of the weight of the artifact, almost ½ is weighted toward the rear of the skull which hangs. However, the slightest nudge and the weight of the entire object is thrown and it topples over.
Now, the business of studying this thing.
Flint Michigan
November 2008
I first met Brittany when we were both working at the Genesee Valley Mall. I was working at the coffee shop so she'd come in once in a while and order a drink and we'd talk here and there. We had always tried to make plans on hanging out or partying but things always fell through.
That was about two years ago, and to this day we've only hung out twice, one of the days being the day of this shoot.
I had posted a bulletin saying I needed a fresh face to photograph and wanted to know if anyone was interested. Within a little bit, Brittany had texted me and we made plans on meeting a few days later at 4:30pm. The only problem was that I work about a forty minute drive from the shoot location and I was out of work at 4pm. If you know me, you'll probably know I'm never very late but I most always am and I hate it. On top of the thought of already being late, there were rain clouds just trying to burst open to flood the streets; It even dropped a couple drips on my wind shield as I driving to Flint.
At the end of the day the skies semi-parted for us two, allowing me to shoot this photograph. It was by no means a sunny sky and warm, but as long as it wasn't raining I was more than content.