An Awesome Ammonite by beachzz
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This is just a small part of a wind chime in my yard--there are 3 more pieces, all of which are also shells. I showed it to Tara, who knew right away what it was called. She knows some very interesting things, but said it wasn't her fault that they were extinct, just in case you were wondering. Here's a link for more info than you probably ever wanted!!
**click here
Comments (18)
auntietk
Really! I wasn't there. But I do like ammonites. :) This one is quite colorful! Perhaps a distant relative ...
MrsLubner
This really is beautiful! I love the colors and it has to be a great addition to your garden! I know its a great addition to your gallery.
Faemike55
love the picture and love the link. (I love eclectic knowledge) Thank you for both!
MrsRatbag
Georgeous, beautiful colors!
Ac-Dc
awesome object.
durleybeachbum
Superb pic of a great object!
tallpindo
Weren't the Ammonites just down the road from the Moabites? In scale at least as interesting as ornamental iron and much more colorful. The stones cry out!
awjay
wonderful object
photostar
Very interesting info contained in the link. At least their extinction wasn't caused by humans. Great capture of another wonderful piece in your collection of yard ornaments.
JeffG7BRJ
I think awesome is just about right for this Marilyn, I wouldn't have connected it with a fosil although I knew about the Ammonite as one. The colours are fantastic, its a pity we don't have sounds of the chimes to go with the image. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
vaggabondd
Very nice capture, beautiful colors :)
babuci
This is a fantastic piece, love the colors.
goodoleboy
Okay, let's dig a little deeper: according to the bible, Ammon was a son of Lot; also an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea. Logically, an Ammonite may have been an inhabitant of said kingdom. Otherwise, it is any of the flat, usually coiled fossil shells of an extinct order of cephalopod mollusks dominant in the Mesozoic era. That said, the backlighting in this marvelous shot really emphasizes the vivid colors and reflections of this beautiful and exquisite wind chime piece, Marilyn!
jocko500
love the glass on it
sharky_
Beautiful... Aloha
mickuk50
that is fantastic .the colours and the lighting are perfect .agree with jeff awesome :o) mick
Charberry
Beautiful!! Ammonites, whatever they are, they do have graceful lines! Thanks for the addition to my trivia knowledge. Well, not trivia to me!;c)
Blush
Beautiful I love wind chimes and collect them Wish I had this one..LOL Adding it to my favs What kind of tinkling sound does it make in the wind? Love love love this Hugs Susan~