Geologist Brushes Ammonite Fossil from Lagos Shale in near Lagos

Geologist Brushes Ammonite Fossil from Lagos Shale

by Ada Hays

Soft, diffused light falls through low-hanging gray clouds over the coastal cliffs near Lagos. A geologist stands in profile against a vast expanse of wet, dark shale, their figure small within the negative space. They hold a fine brush, gently sweeping away loose dirt to reveal the intricate, spiraled whorls of an ammonite fossil embedded in the rock face. The stone appears slick with recent rain, against the dry, dusty ground beneath the figure's boots. Fine sediment particles float momentarily in the air before settling on the exposed fossil. The spiral of the ancient shell catches a faint highlight, distinguishing its smooth, calcified texture from the rough, fractured matrix of the surrounding rock.

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Camera Mamiya 7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Mamiya 7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 57mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 200
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location near Lagos
Date 2015-04-24
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.4343, 3.4915
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