Tag Archives: lighthouse
2 June 2009

Point Betsie Lighthouse

Is it just me, or does it seem odd for a postcard series entitled “Colors of Michigan” to feature a black and white photo?  On the reverse side, the photo description contains the photographer’s explanation: “Every once in a while a photo just looks right as a black and white.”  Since there’s nothing really all [...]

19 March 2009

Russarö Lighthouse

This is truly a beautiful card.  It depicts the Russarö Lighthouse near Hanko, Finland and was created by Kimmo Pälikkö. A working artist since childhood, he started creating postcards (in addition to his other works) in 1972.  You can buy postcards directly from his website; many sell for as little as €1 each, though it [...]

26 October 2008

Rockport, Massachusetts (Wood Postcard)

This “postcard” is in fact made of wood, and is an eighth of an inch thick. Looked at from the side, it appears to have a core of particle board with a slice of veneer on each side. Everything appears to be printed directly onto the wood and has no texture, with the exception of [...]

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