Chris W
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Chris W
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Detectorist turned field walker.
Geology, palaeontology and archaeology
Paraedolia and picture stone enthusiast
Spurs and Briton.
One of my most recent detecting finds.
I felt embarrassed to find such a lovely item and since I’ve not been able to get back into my hobby
May 20, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Fossils look as if they’ve been decorated or coloured by their previous owner.
May 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The eye is often the easiest thing to spot when looking for picture stones
May 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Although I look for an eye on a stone. I often see ears too. Snouts and mouths.
A stone will naturally sit to give you the desired perspective to see not only the picture side but also the ugly side.
Often hiding the picture.
May 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I think the eye in this one is blown charcoal paint done long ago.
Perspective gives you a natural
Side.
May 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The ugly side of a stone.
May 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I picked this up as it was a different sort of rock and at first glance resembled a Sumerian carved rock.
I think it’s natural but it did draw my attention!!
May 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Picture stone.
A hawk.
May 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Paraedolia/picture stone.
How I look at them.
Puddingstone example
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’ve shown this stone to half a dozen archaeologists and the tell me that these marks are from the plough.
This is one of hundreds of examples I have collected that lean towards rock art.
Nature is amazing.
This to me is a horse and rider with bow and sword.
May 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I collect puddingstone. I can see it, even when driving!
Plenty in my area. I found 100 pieces, varying in size.
I believe they were used by local tribes for thousands of years as ceremonial tools and many are in the shape of handaxes.
May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hearts are a great shape to look for when searching for stones. Here are a few of my favourites for #findsfriday
A possible Paleolithic chopper and a couple of scrapers and my favourite, puddingstone!
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Picture stones are easy to find if you open your inward eye to #paraedolia
This is a chert stone from my area
May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A nice example of a Chert fossil and picture stone. In my top 10 and resides on my mantle piece.
I see a long tailed rodent.
May 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
For #findsfriday, a collection of tools used for the hatting industry from around my village.
Dozens found, in various states, but I’m still happy to find them.
May 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I got fed up on the pushed agenda on X
It’s making me hateful.
Hoping politics is less prevalent on this format.

Hi everyone
May 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM