The Infinite Variety of Agatized Dinosaur Bone on Flickr

*katz says:

This is absolutely wonderful!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylvieblissplace says:

It is awesome, Nature gives us amazing colors.:) Nice idea.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

patchworkgandalf says:

overwhelmed
(forced to go to look at leak to recover)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ChartreuseMonkey(Linda) [deleted] says:

This is truly spectacular. It would make a gorgeous framed print!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

robert_rvnwd says:

I had a whole longwinded commentary in mind, but think I'll just stop at "WOW!"
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Afulki says:

Beautiful! That would look great printed poster size.

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Thank you one and all. I would especially like to thank you for the many FAVs and your appreciation of agatized dinosaur bone even though many of my photos were blurry, badly cropped, etc. Just goes to prove that nature's beauty shines through no matter how badly photographed. Or else you guys just like me! :))D

I was thinking calendar.

Leah - leaks can be a time saver. You don't have to refill Pasta's water dish!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

2-Dog-Farm says:

fainting
*thunk*
by the way, I like you and your photos.
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

carl_lexicon [deleted] says:

Just what I've been waiting for. Truly beautiful!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Zanastardust says:

just amazing!!! the colors are beautiful, each one of them is so unique!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you. I think this would make an interesting quilt.

Has anyone noticed the new "photo stats" under additional information on your photos page? You can tell if someone is using your photos without permission and all kinds of other interesting stuff. Appears this photo has been hijacked by several blogs which accounts for the over 850 views. Well, I wanted the world to learn about adb, guess I've succeeded.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

yarnivore says:

This is so beautiful!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

DVHdesigns says:

FABULOUS! I have a question for you. I just cut some dino bone that wasn't really silicated, more of the hardness of picasso marble or such. The cells have silvery, shimmery, sparkly flashes in them, almost chatoyant, and are very beautiful. DO you know what causes this? I'm thinking that they may be little calcites or feldspars that cause the optical effect. I'm making the rough into centerpiece pendant beads. Thanks for any info and thanks for sharing those beautiful photos. I have a few slabs of dino bone that is agatized where the cells are totally translucent. very pretty stuff.

Regards, David at DVHdesigns
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

David - It is possible that the optical effect you are seeing is due to a different microcrystalline structure in the cells than the surrounding walls (a polymorph). Maybe not. It's hard to say without seeing the piece. It sounds fascinating. You may be able to identify the mineral components by placing the bone under a black light then researching the fluorescent colors.

That translucent spider web bone is highly desireable and should work into beautiful caboshons or beads.

Thanks for stopping by!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Spotrick says:

Cool!
And just seen on Boing Boing - www.boingboing.net/2008/01/20/agatized-dinosa ur-bo.html - fame at last? :D
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

All the attention is energizing! Must dig more bone, must dig more bone! Well, I wanted to bring agatized dinosaur bone to the world's attention. With the help of boingboing I've succeeded.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

mw photo says:

Fantastic images, thanks for posting them up, - how about posting them at higher res, so that we could use them as a screensaver?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Helio Rocha says:

Great mosaic! Amazing colors combination!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Afulki says:

oldbones I just noticed you onBoinBoing too!! Congrats!

Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jared says:

Wow. Small multiple goodness of a previously unknown favorite subject. Thank you!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

mycocortex says:

fascinating picture, you're on stumbleupon too, which is how I got to see it.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

I'm overwhelmed by all the attention this mosiac has received. According to this photos stats it was posted on a web site called Making Light, then picked up by Cory Doctorow on BoingBoing and it took off from there. WOW! Appears the world was just starving for some agatized dinosaur bone photos. Glad I could satisfy their appetite. :))D

Thanks everyone for the comments and FAVs. This has really made my day. Again, thank you all.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Redshoes00 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All Pretty Pictures, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

carl_lexicon [deleted] says:

Congratulations! Your passion has resonated with the world.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

FilmFree says:

Amazing and great looking
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

DVHdesigns says:

Hi again, you actually inspired me to open a flickr account so I could share the pics of my dinosaur bone beads! I've uploaded several and they sort of show the chatoyant shimmer in the cells. I'm really curious what causes it. Thanks again for your beautiful mosaic!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Welcome to Flickr Dave, you'll never be sorry you joined. Looked at your photos and you do nice work. I'll show your photos to one of my bone hunter friends, as soon as he gets back from Quartzite, who can identify anything in bone.

I suggest you join several of the mineral and gem groups, i.e. Minerals and rocks and fossils (just key in the tag "minerals" into a group search) and jewelry groups. This will really get your work "out there" and help you meet people with very rare material.

Good luck and enjoy!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Fiberdabbler says:

Wondrous!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

citrit1 says:

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

dgriffinbly says:

dear oldbones -
Seeing this on boingboing sent me here.... astoundingly lovely, even emotionally moving pictures. The world is so full of wonders. Thank you for posting these deeply interesting and gorgeous images!
Deb, New York
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

The first time I saw a piece of agatized dinosaur bone I was hooked. Just the thought of holding a piece of stone in my hand that had walked the earth over 150 mya boggled my mind. The processes nature used to create the wonderful colors and patterns of the agate fascinated me. To hike the Morrison Formation of Utah knowing that dinosuars had walked on this same ground.... WOW!

As dgriffinbly wrote, "the world is so full of wonders," wonders I hope you all get to see, walk, hike, climb, and enjoy.

Thank you all for sharing my love of this force of nature.

BTW: I have replaced the original photo with a hi-res photo (created in Big Huge Labs) for those who wanted to use this image as a screensaver. Hope it works.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

As seen on Ehrensenf Internet TV (in German):

www.ehrensenf.de/shows/ehrensenf/bunte-dino-k nochen-wolfq...

Do you think there's a PBS special in my future? What a trip!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

manimalmagic has left the building [deleted] says:

Ha! You made it onto german tv :D Now you are right up the with the Hof >:-]
Musical interlude
Your dedication and excitement has always shown in your photostream, and it's wonderful that it can reach out to so many people.
Congrats :]

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

LOL! manimalmagix thank you. I suspect this mosaic will be turned into postcards and posters and shown all over the world with credit given to "oldbones." LOL . There's no stopping it.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

eva101 says:

Can't believe I missed this. What an amazing mosaic. You find some wonderful stuff during your far away searches, Lo!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Thanks eva! I can hardly wait for spring so I can go bone hunting again. Went for a hike this morning in Forest Park just to get the muscles in shape. I am definitely in need of some exercise and lucky to have a place like Forest Park with all its trails and hills only 5 minutres away. So until March its a meeting with the trees, leaves, horse poop, dog walkers and dogs every morning at 7 a.m.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

D-Ana Fernandez says:

This great photo is seen in:
"Smörgåsbord"

Please tag your photo with:
"Smörgåsbord"
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Angie C says:

This is really neat!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

carl_lexicon [deleted] says:

Bland and jejune...would be the opposite of how I find this. Sorry, just kidding with ya. But really: this should be in a book; incredible.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Pogorita says:

I would love these as my floor tiles!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

carl_lexicon [deleted] says:

Wow, congratulations on your expanding media empire! Looks VERY interesting.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

My media empire! You're so funny carl_lexicon. We're printing 100 posters and 25 books to sell in Sterling's "Monster Rocks" Shop! Some empire. LOL!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

woolmarket100 says:

Congratulations on some very creative and colorful work that, judging from the response, are just as inspirational as beautiful!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Joebelle says:

Vivid
Please participate in our weekly contest.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Linera_68 says:

Gorgeous mosaic! I´m absolutely impressed, you've done a great job here.

Vivid
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Ralumac [deleted] says:

Great

Vivid
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

sidney flic8 says:

Breath-taking Mosaic. I'm speechless.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

danilew says:

this is too AWESOME!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cltan47 [deleted] says:

excellent shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

garlandcannon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called North Wind's Daughter, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

There is a fascinating book "The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean, which deals in depth with the subject of obsessive collectors. A damn good read!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eva101 says:

and book inspired a decent movie with a screenplay by Charlie Kaufmann "Adaptation."
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Hey eva baby, long time no see. I'll try to get a copy of the movie, it looks very interesting.

Many years ago I read that a few months after the release of the book, Olean was able to build a $2 millon home in Westchester with the royalties! See what hard work, an original idea, and a great talent can do for you!

I'm thinking of writing a book based on my experiences with people in the rock collecting field titled "The Opportunists!" LOL!! What a life! I miss it!

How are you and all the kitties doing? I applaud your volunteer work at the cat shelter. Speaking of shelter animals, did you know that Bubba died? Very, very sad.

Take care gal!

BTW, I'm considering the additiion of an older german shepard to my family, but I'm concerned about Peanut's reaction. Any suggestions?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eva101 says:

Lo! I could not find you and now I see why: flickr changed, you changed! I finally visited utah although not hunting dinos, just hiking and snapping pics. Will definitely return.

Bring in the shepard without committing yuouself to adoption and see how Peanut reacts. Some kitties can never be convinced to love dogs, but it may work fine. you may want to consult an experienced animal rescuer for advice tho.

Good to have found you again!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Thanks eva, that's a good idea. I saw a beautiful, white shepard on PetFinders, maybe that shelter, here in Queens, will be willing to work with me!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

patchworkgandalf says:

good to have it back - always had a fondness for the last quote in your tags
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*katz says:

Well, there is nothing left fot me to say!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nyc dreamer says:

Hey gals!

patchy, which of Tolkien's versions do you prefer:

All that is gold does not glitter;
all that is long does not last;
All that is old does not wither;
not all that is over is past.

Not all that have fallen are vanquished;
a king may yet be without crown,
A blade that was broken be brandished;
and towers that were strong may fall down.

or the one that appeared in Lord of the Rings?

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

patchworkgandalf says:

well it would be the original that first hooked me
hmmm
will deliberate
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Anirudh Koul says:

Incredible! Congrats on making it over to Boing Boing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Infinite Variety of Agatized Dinosaur Bone

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