If he's interested...I'm interested!
Dec 8, 2014 14:14:20 #
My young great-grandson (now 7) has been fascinated with rocks and minerals for some time now. A while back I searched and found a source for "rocks for tumbling". I selected some for him to process on his tumbler and had them delivered to me. I figured I could examine them and be able to better discuss his hobby with him. I WAS AMAZED! Some of these stones are absolutely beautiful even before the tumbling! They also turned out to make excellent subjects for close-up photography. I have attached three subjects that I particularly liked! All these are pieces of larger rocks that have been fractured intentionally into usable sizes. They have had no other processing done to them.
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Petrified wood from Arizona
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Tree Agate from Morocco
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Leopard Skin Jasper from Brazil
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Dec 8, 2014 14:37:36 #
They do make fascinating subjects Bob!!
I too have a love of rocks, and I remember as a child, I would take my fathers hammer and break them open to see the shine flecks inside!
These are too pretty to tumble, but you never know how they'll turn out!
:-D
I too have a love of rocks, and I remember as a child, I would take my fathers hammer and break them open to see the shine flecks inside!
These are too pretty to tumble, but you never know how they'll turn out!
:-D
Dec 8, 2014 14:39:02 #
Wow! Who knew rocks could look so stunning. Great shots, Bob - and what a terrific hobby!
Dec 8, 2014 14:45:17 #
angela k wrote:
They do make fascinating subjects Bob!!
I too have a love of rocks, and I remember as a child, I would take my fathers hammer and break them open to see the shine flecks inside!
These are too pretty to tumble, but you never know how they'll turn out!
:-D
I too have a love of rocks, and I remember as a child, I would take my fathers hammer and break them open to see the shine flecks inside!
These are too pretty to tumble, but you never know how they'll turn out!
:-D
They were so pretty that I started not to send them to him! He is keeping one (or more) of each for his mineral collection that only includes raw rocks. Thanks for visiting!
Bob
Dec 8, 2014 14:46:34 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Wow! Who knew rocks could look so stunning. Great shots, Bob - and what a terrific hobby!
Needless to say, I was happily surprised! Thanks for the visit and for your comments!
Bob
Dec 8, 2014 15:43:53 #
Excellent pics, Bob. I'm amazed at the gorgeous colors--the only other petrified rocks I have seen were a drab gray. :-) :thumbup:
Dec 8, 2014 19:44:53 #
These have such a wonderful clarity Bob. I really like what you've done.
Pierre
Pierre
Dec 9, 2014 07:27:18 #
Pierre H.J. Dumais wrote:
These have such a wonderful clarity Bob. I really like what you've done.
Pierre
Pierre
Glad you ran me down! I always appreciate having you visit and for your remarks. I hope the weather at your home is to your liking! Stay warm and have a nice week!
Bob
Dec 9, 2014 08:46:21 #
Excellent shots Bob and you are right, fantastic subject matter. :thumbup:
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Dec 9, 2014 14:42:55 #
These are really beautiful, Bob. All the wonderful colors and textures they display certainly do make them perfect subjects for closeups. My dad was fascinated with rocks and minerals all his life.
bob_71 wrote:
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Dec 9, 2014 20:56:48 #
jwt wrote:
Excellent shots Bob and you are right, fantastic subject matter. :thumbup:
Thanks for visiting, for commenting and the thumbup!
Bob
Dec 9, 2014 20:57:59 #
sailorsmom wrote:
These are so pretty, Bob, and very good shots!
Thank you very much, Sue! I was bowled over at how pretty some were!
bob
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