Landscapes in Holland 7.4.1981

(45+20c) Natural landscape: alluvion.

(55+25c) Landscape: dike protecting against high water.

(60+25c) Landscapes: drainage ditch.

(65+30c) Cultivated landscapes: field.

EUROPA - 1977 - France - Landscapes 23.4.1977

The theme for the 1977 EUROPA CEPT stamps was 'Landscapes'. In keeping with that theme France issued these two stamps, shown on this first day cover given to me by my friend Merja.

The stamp on the left is that of a Provencal Village. 

The stamp on the right shows the Breton port.

Summer Landscapes 5.5.2014

Another new stamp designer for the spring is Janne Gröning, who has photographed traditional Finnish summer landscapes for six stamps. The 1st class Sweet Summer stamp was released in a handy foldable self-adhesive booklet in credit card size. The booklet issued on 5th May 2014 also contains Priority stickers. The graphic design of the Sweet Summer stamps comes from Tero Jämsä.

The themes include sunsets, lakes and the sea, fields, and forests. With his photographs, Janne Gröning wants to relay relaxing and therapeutic nature experiences to all who cannot or do not have the time to visit nature themselves. The views featured on the stamps were photographed in Iniö, the lsland of Keistiö, the shore of Lake Näsijärvi, Nauvo, and the Salo region.

Thank you Ella. 

1977 EUROPA CEPT - Malta - Landscapes 5.7.1977

The theme for the 1977 EUROPA CEPT stamps was 'Landscapes'. In keeping with that theme Malta issued these two lovely stamps shown on this first day cover given to me by my friend Maria.

The stamp on the left is the Tal-Isperanza.  Beyond this old bridge one can see the famous Church of “Our Lady of Hope”.

The stamp on the right shows the Is-Salini. Salini is a village in Malta. The borders of Salini are Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq, Magħtab, Naxxar and St. Paul's Bay. Salini is mostly known for its salt pans and the Salini Catacombs. The word salini means salt pans in Maltese.