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24-OCT-2003 MFC

Fossilized
by MFC

A fossilized pyrite sun "sand dollar" embedded in a piece of shale, about 350 million years old.
In modern holistic medicine, this very "energetic" stone has great healing capabilities.
Lit from the side & converted to a B&W "negative" to bring out texture and pattern detail.

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Sony Forums Challenges04-Nov-2003 08:16
Very elegant image, Mike. The color really enhances the fossil. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges03-Nov-2003 00:01
Beautiful photo Mike, so many lovely details and textures. I like the 'negative' monochrome treatment you gave it. Melanie (mlynn)
andy williams 30-Oct-2003 02:42
really nice texture - crisp image - lots of detail. this stone would have fit the circle challenge also! nice job -- andy
Katherine Stanback's Photos29-Oct-2003 12:54
I love the finely detailed texture.
Sony Forums Challenges27-Oct-2003 14:12
Hi Mike, what a wonderful texture study this is! You always find ways to hunt down these "things" and capture them in ways that we as photographers can appreciate.
Thanks for sharing. Mark J
Guest 26-Oct-2003 04:58
Your photo is mesmerizing, Mike. The longer I look at it, the more I see. Lovely! Bev
Guest 25-Oct-2003 17:09
Splendid, Mike, absolutely splendid ! (as always)
Bill Borne25-Oct-2003 03:42
Very nice work, Mike. I'm kinda partial to fossils. Bill B
roberta25-Oct-2003 02:57
Mike,
You always amaze me with your creative images and wonderful technical skills. I like the circular shape which reminds us of the cycles that repeat in nature. Lovely textures and tones. Roberta