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Got lucky with this beautiful (albeit short) sunrise at Fossil Bluff at Wynyard on the north coast of Tasmania back in March.
Inside Lyme Regis Museum
These are photos taken on my trip to Europe and the UK with a girl friend in October to November 2012. My camera I had then wasn't good with low light so some of these shots are not great but I have put them as my memories of the trip.
We were staying with my friend in near Somerton for two night and we had a drive to Lyme Regis. It was really cold and windy. Good to have a look around.
Lyme Regis is a town in west Dorset, England, 25 miles west of Dorchester and east of Exeter. Sometimes dubbed the "Pearl of Dorset", it lies by the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border. It has noted fossils in cliffs and beaches on the Heritage or Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.
For More Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Regis
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest. Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Beetle (Order: Coleoptera) preserved in the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation about 34 million years ago. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Teller Co., Colo.
Section of fossil ammonite. Beautiful form spiral.
This photo is the cover of my book "Testimonios del pasado".Ed.Milenio.2010
Further tests of a prototype of a new DIY macro flash diffuser. This is a small, highly polished stone, about 25 mm across (1”) that is absolutely filled with fossils. That shell on the left ( the second one in) is about 10 mm (.375") in length, making this close to about 4X life size. Think I'm finally getting those specular hightlight beaten.
Fossil Fish. Knightia eocaena being eaten by Diplomystus dentatus. These fish lived during Eocene time, about 50 million years ago. They are preserved in the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. Fossil Butte National Monument. Near Kemmerer, Lincoln Co., Wyo.
Fossil Stingray (Asterotrygon maloneyi). This creature lived during Eocene time, about 50 million years ago. This fossil is preserved in the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. Lincoln Co., Wyo. (Collection of the Mines Museum of Earth Science. Golden, Colo.)
Water feature that drops into a deep pool near a few of the camping spots in the Fossil Springs areas.
In early November 2016, a group of Coconino National Forest staff visited Fossil Springs to inspect the area in preparation for developing the long-term management proposal for the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River. The trip was attended by Red Rock District Ranger Nicole Branton, Fossil Creek Project Coordinator Marcos Roybal, Recreation Program Manager Adam Barnett, and Assistant Recreation Program Manager Francisca Adrian.
The staff backpacked into the Fossil Springs area on Fossil Springs Trail for the night. They spent two days examining recreation impacts, picking up trash, breaking up illegal fire rings, surveying sites for potential recreation development, and chatting with visitors to the springs and old dam before hiking out on the Flume Trail. The nine-mile route provided team members with a broad view of the area's landscape, flora, fauna, environmental values, and recreation potential.
Fossil Creek is one of only two National Wild & Scenic rivers in Arizona and is fed by springs coming from the cliffs of the Mogollon Rim. Over 30 million gallons of water are discharged each day at a constant 70°F. The high mineral content leaves travertine dams and deposits, giving rise to fossil-like features. In 2005, Arizona Public Service (APS) decommissioned the Fossil Creek diversion dam and flume. Removal of the dam and flume allowed full, unrestricted flow to be restored to Fossil Creek. In 2009, the creek was designated a National Wild & Scenic River under the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.
The Wild & Scenic River Act requires the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to develop a "Comprehensive River Management Plan" to outline the future management and development along the creek's corridor. The development of the plan has involved extensive public involvement from recreation groups, emergency response agencies, local business, and many other stakeholder groups, as well as individuals from across the state of Arizona.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, November 3, 2016. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River planning effort and the Coconino National Forest.
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All her life my mother collected rocks, stones, fossils and shells from all the places she went to. The collection is extensive and there are some beautiful and rare items.
In geological time what later became the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea was a coral reef located south of the equator in tropical waters. Here's a photo of inhabitants of that reef, shot at Langhammars sea stack field on northern Gotland.
Nikon FM3A
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Fossil Beetle (Order: Coleoptera) preserved in the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation about 34 million years ago. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Teller Co., Colo.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, March 2, 2016. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest. Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Purple owl's clover (Castilleja exserta ssp. venusta) growing South of Fossil Falls, along HWY395, North of Little Lake, Inyo County, California
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
This limestone slab, about 4 inches across has a mix of fossil fragments, including multiple pieces of trilobites (cephalon and several cross sections of thoracic segments), bryozoans, crinoids, bivalves and brachiopods.
Upper Ordovician Kope or Fairview Formation, near Covington, Kentucky.
Fossil Soapberry Leaf. (Sapindaceae fam., Sapindus sp.). This specimen is from the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. The unit is of Eocene age, about 45 million years old. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Hickory Fruit (Carya florissantensis) preserved in the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation about 34 million years ago. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Teller Co., Colo.
I did not decide to post this because I think these are great photos, but because I think this place is AMAZING! (In fact I don't understand why this isn't one of the most famous tourist places on earth!)
Wadi Al-Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, is a magical site in the Sahara desert, around 150 km southwest of Cairo, Egypt. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site but few seem to know about this place. What you are looking at are some 40 million years old whale fossils! Amazing, I know :)
Volunteer at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California. Despite lots of gawkers (including yours truly), she was patiently separating fossil bits found in the tar pits under a microscope.
Day 183 of my 365 Project
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Soapberry Leaf (Sapindus sp.). These trees lived during Eocene time, about 50 million years ago. This fossil is preserved in the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Francisca Adrian refilling her water bladder at the spring source. A short side trail leads hikers from Fossil Springs Trail to this spot, where they can refill water containers directly from a spring.
In early November 2016, a group of Coconino National Forest staff visited Fossil Springs to inspect the area in preparation for developing the long-term management proposal for the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River. The trip was attended by Red Rock District Ranger Nicole Branton, Fossil Creek Project Coordinator Marcos Roybal, Recreation Program Manager Adam Barnett, and Assistant Recreation Program Manager Francisca Adrian.
The staff backpacked into the Fossil Springs area on Fossil Springs Trail for the night. They spent two days examining recreation impacts, picking up trash, breaking up illegal fire rings, surveying sites for potential recreation development, and chatting with visitors to the springs and old dam before hiking out on the Flume Trail. The nine-mile route provided team members with a broad view of the area's landscape, flora, fauna, environmental values, and recreation potential.
Fossil Creek is one of only two National Wild & Scenic rivers in Arizona and is fed by springs coming from the cliffs of the Mogollon Rim. Over 30 million gallons of water are discharged each day at a constant 70°F. The high mineral content leaves travertine dams and deposits, giving rise to fossil-like features. In 2005, Arizona Public Service (APS) decommissioned the Fossil Creek diversion dam and flume. Removal of the dam and flume allowed full, unrestricted flow to be restored to Fossil Creek. In 2009, the creek was designated a National Wild & Scenic River under the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.
The Wild & Scenic River Act requires the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to develop a "Comprehensive River Management Plan" to outline the future management and development along the creek's corridor. The development of the plan has involved extensive public involvement from recreation groups, emergency response agencies, local business, and many other stakeholder groups, as well as individuals from across the state of Arizona.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, November 4, 2016. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River planning effort and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Ant (Formicidae fam.) This unidentified species of ant lived during the Eocene about 45-50 million years ago and was preserved in the Green River Formation. Specimen is 7mm long. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Palm Flower (Arecaceae fam., prob. Phoenix sp.) The classification of these fossil flowers is very tentative because the fine details essential for exact identification are rarely preserved. This specimen is from the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. The unit is of Eocene age, about 45 million years old. Size of the flower is 6mm. Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest.