An endless array of natural scenes from North America can be found on postcards. Popular themes include landscapes, vistas, rivers, nature scenes, nautical settings, and much more.
Many postcard designs are suitable for conveying a variety of expressions. Their depictions of natural beauty can express peace, awe, or other concepts.
Some natural landscape postcards are suitable as invitations, condolences, thinking of you cards, or other needs.
Mountains and other geographic formations are suitable for a variety of applications. Often these settings include wildlife as well as native plants, colorful wildflowers, trees, and other flora.
Colors can be an important factor when choosing a nature theme postcard. In many cases, cool colors such as blue and white help convey pleasant messages.
In this example, gold and yellow foliage signals the coming of Autumn.
In the example above, bright yellow wildflowers and green foliage denote summer in North America. The state flower of Maryland, these black-eyed Susans have regional significance.
This example also shows the importance of color in landscape-nature postcards. In this scene, the brilliant colors are the result of a reflected sunrise on a quiet salt marsh.
To browse an extensive collection of landscape, vista, and nature scene postcards and other cards, visit north_america online store.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Vintage Waterfront Scenes
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| Snug Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y. (see citation) |
Waterfront scenes from North America are common on vintage postcards.
Waterfronts were vital areas during the colonial period and remain an important part of North America's economic infrastructure.
Vintage postcards of waterfront areas showcase every aspect of early American life.
Cards feature city waterfront views, harbors, vessels, beaches, ocean sunrises, lighthouses, birds, marine mammals, and countless other subjects.
Early American postcards depicted cities of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts. Inland waterfronts were also popular, especially scenes from the Great Lakes, major rivers, and other waterways.
image source:
Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library. "Bath House, Sailor's (sic) Snug Harbor, Staten Island, N.Y." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47d9-ca14-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Fruits and Vegetables Photos
Fruits, vegetables, and other food items are popular subjects for photography. Although many foods are widely available, they can be a challenge to photograph.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when photographing fruits and vegetables. Of particular importance are quality, freshness, color, and availability.
Many foods have a short shelf life, which limits the time available when the photographer can capture an image. As fruits and vegetables loose their freshness, color, texture, and overall appearance usually decline.
In addition to time, factors such as temperature, humidity, and sunlight can affect fruits and vegetables.
In order to overcome these challenges, photographers must often go to great lengths in order to capture an image. This means working in the field, often literally. Many of the best photos are shot on site, at farms, orchards, gardens, or other locations.
When it is not practical to visit growing areas, photographers sometimes seek out another segment of the the food supply chain. Possible locations often include food wholesalers, produce auctions, farm stores, produce stands, farmers markets, festivals, and other sources.
After locating fruits and vegetables, the photographer may choose to photograph food items on site, obtain foods for later use, or both. As always, time, environmental conditions, and other factors will affect photographs.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when photographing fruits and vegetables. Of particular importance are quality, freshness, color, and availability.
Many foods have a short shelf life, which limits the time available when the photographer can capture an image. As fruits and vegetables loose their freshness, color, texture, and overall appearance usually decline.
In addition to time, factors such as temperature, humidity, and sunlight can affect fruits and vegetables.
In order to overcome these challenges, photographers must often go to great lengths in order to capture an image. This means working in the field, often literally. Many of the best photos are shot on site, at farms, orchards, gardens, or other locations.
When it is not practical to visit growing areas, photographers sometimes seek out another segment of the the food supply chain. Possible locations often include food wholesalers, produce auctions, farm stores, produce stands, farmers markets, festivals, and other sources.
After locating fruits and vegetables, the photographer may choose to photograph food items on site, obtain foods for later use, or both. As always, time, environmental conditions, and other factors will affect photographs.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Marine Mammal Line Art
Whales, dolphins, porpoises, walruses, seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals are often seen on postcards, notecards, and other printed media. Although photo postcards are extremely popular, marine mammals are also immortalized thru line art drawings, pencil sketches, and other art forms.
Whale artwork is popular with enthusiasts of all ages. Some of the oldest designs were produced by naturalists who encountered whales at sea. Some whale encounters were intended while others occurred simply by chance during ocean voyages.
Images of dolphins and porpoises are also found on postcards and other printed artwork. These smaller cetaceans commonly play among ships and other vessels.
Pinniped line art drawings also attract interest from postcard hobbyists, nature enthusiasts, and nautical art collectors. Members of the pinniped group of marine mammals include seals, sea lions, and walruses.
An extensive collection of marine mammal line art logos can be found at north_america online store.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Postcards Suitable For Invitations
Consumers have countless options to choose from when shopping online for affordable invitations and other announcements. Among the most commonly used products are notecards, postcards, or other printed materials. In most cases, the occasion will dictate which type of media will be suitable for an announcement.
Events such as weddings, graduations, or formal dinners usually require the most elaborate announcements. In these situations, notecards are a good option. Popular notecards include bi-fold styles in either a portrait or landscape print orientation.
For less formal events, a simple postcard may be appropriate. Postcards are also useful for reminders and other brief communications. When small quantities of customized announcements are required, postcards or notecards are very cost effective.
Regardless of which print format is chosen, card designs are available for almost any theme or subject. Some designs might signify a season, place, or important event. Others communicate an interest, such as a sport, hobby, or passion.
When selecting artwork for invitations, there are many variations from which to choose. The simplest designs feature text-only layouts. Another simple art form that is common on cards is line art, also known as line drawings. Artwork in this genre is done in black and white or grayscale. Line art designs are good choices when a simple representations are required.
Cards featuring color illustrations are also popular for invitations, announcements, and other communications. With an endless variety of illustrations, finding a color scheme to match a theme is usually easy.
In some cases, cards that incorporate photography are the most appropriate option. In most cases, photos occupy the entire postcard or notecard cover. Other designs combine one or more small photos with accompanying text or graphics.
After selecting the card layout and artwork, buyers may want to consider customized text. A basic card might contain artwork only, with no titles or captions. Through customization, buyers can add titles, captions, or other pre-printed text.
For example, if a club or organization needed to send out a limited number of reminders or invitations, a basic logo would be chosen and custom text added. If additional cards were needed later, a second order could be placed.
To see an extensive collection of regional, nature, hobby, and sports-related card designs, visit North America online store.
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