Fossils & Minerals

Whereas coins give a representation of human history, fossils and minerals give us a glimpse of Earth’s natural history. These specimens present unique photographic challenges that are immensely rewarding to work with.

Here you’ll see Vanadinite, fluorescent Sodalite and Franklinite, Brazilian agates, Faden quartz from Pakistan, Calcite, Topaz, a California Gold Rush nugget, a Megalodon tooth, Malachite from Congo, Utah Magnetite, Nevada Stromatolite, New Mexico Pyrite, Elbaite from Afghanistan, a Southern Ontario Grenops Wildress Trilobite, a Hematite Eisenrose on quartz, Fluorites from New Mexico and England, a tiny Moroccan Vanadinite specimen and Wulfenite.