Fossil Rib Cage Stabilized with Foil in Desert Trench in in Isfahan

Fossil Rib Cage Stabilized with Foil in Desert Trench

by Ivan Winters

Pale sand grains fill the deep, narrow excavation trench in Isfahan, cradling a weathered fossil rib cage. Strips of silver aluminum foil wrap tightly around the curved bones, their metallic sheen catching the late afternoon sun. The dry earth walls show faint layers of sediment, while dramatic, dark clouds loom overhead, casting shifting shadows across the excavation site. Early spring light creates a gentle contrast between the warm tones of the soil and the cool, reflective surface of the foil. Tiny pebbles and dried plant fragments rest near the exposed bone, showing the fragile state of the discovery. The foil edges curl slightly over the bone's rough texture, securing the specimen against the shifting sand.

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fossil rib cage excavation desert dig Isfahan archaeology foil stabilization late afternoon
Camera Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 60mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 6400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location in Isfahan
Date 2021-06-11
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 32.7850, 51.7600
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