We offer:
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Large format, printing and mounting on canvas
(gallery quality giclees), various archival photo papers,
and metal prints
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Photo restoration and Transformative Photo Processing
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Archived slides, photos and negatives
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Personalized note and greeting cards, using
your photos and annotation or ours
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We can scan, tune-up and print your photos or
paintings of any size.
We offer:
•
Large format, printing and mounting on canvas
(gallery quality giclees), various archival photo papers,
and metal prints
•
Photo restoration and Transformative Photo Processing
•
Archived slides, photos and negatives
•
Personalized note and greeting cards, using
your photos and annotation or ours
•
We can scan, tune-up and print your photos or
paintings of any size.
The following pages display annotated note
and greeting cards that can also be printed and mounted
as framed archival photos, giclees or metal of any size.
Cards can be modified in any way to include
your messages, photos, signatures, and logos, etc.
Costs:
Cards/envelopes: 5x7: $2.50ea.
Cards/envelopes 4.25x5.5”: $1.55ea.
Note and Greeting Cards
The following pages display annotated note
and greeting cards that can also be printed and mounted
as framed archival photos, giclees or metal of any size.
Cards can be modified in any way to include
your messages, photos, signatures, and logos, etc.
Costs:
Cards/envelopes: 5x7: $2.50ea.
Cards/envelopes 4.25x5.5”: $1.55ea.
Notations, like the following, on the back of cards can be removed or otherwise changed.
Trees have had primeval symbolism from ancient times and culture. For example, for some, the annual changes in
deciduous trees represent birth, death and regeneration. In some cultures, evergreen trees represent eternity,
immortality and fertility. Trees are a vital part of nature and the earth’s ecosystem. They provide beauty, colors,
scents, shade, windbreaks, soil stability, medicine, wood and food,as well as, an ecosystem for birds, animals and
other life. Trees also sustain life on earth through photosynthesis, extraction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,
and release of life-giving oxygen.
“Regeneration”
Notations, like the following, on the back of cards can
be removed or otherwise changed.
Trees have had primeval symbolism from ancient times and
culture. For example, for some, the annual changes in
deciduous trees represent birth, death and regeneration. In
some cultures, evergreen trees represent eternity,
immortality and fertility. Trees are a vital part of nature
and the earth’s ecosystem. They provide beauty, colors,
scents, shade, windbreaks, soil stability, medicine, wood
and food,as well as, an ecosystem for birds, animals and
other life. Trees also sustain life on earth through
photosynthesis, extraction of carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere, and release of life-giving oxygen.
“Regeneration”
“Pyramid Lake”
Pyramid Lake, in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, overlooking the
town of Jasper. Several picnic sites and boat ramps dot the shores of the lake. Hotel accommodations are also
available on the lake. Hiking trails connect the lake to the Jasper town site and to other tourist sites in the
vicinity.
“Pyramid Lake”
Pyramid Lake, in Jasper National Park, Alberta,
Canada, lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain,
overlooking the town of Jasper. Several picnic sites and
boat ramps dot the shores of the lake. Hotel
accommodations are also available on the lake. Hiking
trails connect the lake to the Jasper town site and to
other tourist sites in the vicinity.
Title: “There was a time…”
“There was a Time…”
I remember when logs burned in the fireplace
and cheeks flushed after coming in from the
cold.
I remember when the aroma of a special
dinner wafted throughout the house.
I remember when family members from far
and wide hugged each other with as sense of
urgency.
We sat together, we played together
and we reminisced of times past.
I remember …
“There was a Time…”
I remember when logs burned in the fireplace
and cheeks flushed after coming in from the cold.
I remember when the aroma of a special dinner wafted
throughout the house.
I remember when family members from far and wide
hugged each other with as sense of urgency.
We sat together, we played together
and we reminisced of times past.
I remember …
“Gateway to the Rockies”
Alberta’s foothills provide a transition
between the Rocky Mountains and parkland
geography in the southern region of the
Province and the boreal forests in the
northern regions.
Foothill ecosystems include forests of
white and black spruce, lodgepole pine,
balsam, fir, aspen, birch, and poplar
as well as wetland areas. Woodland caribou,
grizzly bears and wolverine roam widely. In
the summer, migratory birds arrive from the
tropics to raise new families.
“Gateway to the Rockies”
Alberta’s foothills provide a transition between the
Rocky Mountains and parkland geography in the
southern region of the Province and the boreal forests
in the northern regions.
Foothill ecosystems include forests of
white and black spruce, lodgepole pine,
balsam, fir, aspen, birch, and poplar
as well as wetland areas. Woodland caribou, grizzly
bears and wolverine roam widely. In the summer,
migratory birds arrive from the tropics to raise new
families.
“Birth of a New Day”
In the first rustlings of morning,
deer nestled in soft beds of moss,
raise their ears to the gentle sounds of
waking.
On the lake, loons call to each other
through the ethereal mist. Drops of dew
on leaves act as prisms in the early
light. And with the heat of the sun,
the mist slowly clears. Birth of a new
day.
“Birth of a New Day”
In the first rustlings of morning,
deer nestled in soft beds of moss,
raise their ears to the gentle sounds of waking.
On the lake, loons call to each other through the
ethereal mist. Drops of dew on leaves act as prisms
in the early light. And with the heat of the sun,
the mist slowly clears. Birth of a new day.
“Wolf Hollow”
Alberta has some of the largest and most
handsome wolves in North America.
Alberta’s 4000 wolves, confined mostly to
the Rocky Mountains, foothills and boreal
forest regions, play a valuable role in
keeping the ecosystem healthy. Prior to the
spread of humans throughout the world,
wolves were the single most widely
distributed land mammals. Currently in
North America, healthy populations of
wolves are found only in the northern
regions of Canada, parts of the U.S., and
Alaska.
“Wolf Hollow”
Alberta has some of the largest and most handsome
wolves in North America. Alberta’s 4000 wolves,
confined mostly to the Rocky Mountains, foothills and
boreal forest regions, play a valuable role in keeping the
ecosystem healthy. Prior to the spread of humans
throughout the world, wolves were the single most
widely distributed land mammals. Currently in North
America, healthy populations of wolves are found only
in the northern regions of Canada, parts of the U.S.,
and Alaska.
“Nature’s Many Designs”
A stroll along the path awakens one’s senses to
nature’s many designs. Sounds like rushing water,
the quivering of aspen leaves. The sharp, delicate,
melodious, coos and peeps from infinite shades of
plumage. The vibrant colours of moss and
ferns,blending with the varied shades of the forest.
The exquisite, ever-changing patterns of a brook
coursing its passage through gems of igneous,
sediments and metamorphs. The fragrance, not only
of delicate blossoms, but also of the warm, moist
and earthy sense of regeneration. Each unique
element of nature’s many designs, waiting to be
discovered.
“Nature’s Many Designs”
A stroll along the path awakens one’s senses to nature’s many designs.
Sounds like rushing water, the quivering of aspen leaves. The sharp,
delicate, melodious, coos and peeps from infinite shades of plumage.
The vibrant colours of moss and ferns,blending with the varied shades
of the forest. The exquisite, ever-changing patterns of a brook coursing
its passage through gems of igneous, sediments and metamorphs. The
fragrance, not only of delicate blossoms, but also of the warm, moist
and earthy sense of regeneration. Each unique element of nature’s
many designs, waiting to be discovered.
“Killam, Alberta”
Located on the CPR north mainline
from Saskatoon to Edmonton, in the
heart of a very productive agricultural
area, Killam has become a major grain
delivery point, with both Agricore
United and Ag-Pro terminals. The oil
and gas industry also plays a major role
in the area. Situated on the large,
underground, Belly River water
formation, Killam’s huge water supply
has also been an attraction for growth,
with new commercial, industrial and
residential subdivisions.
“Killam, Alberta”
Located on the CPR north mainline from Saskatoon to
Edmonton, in the heart of a very productive
agricultural area, Killam has become a major grain
delivery point, with both Agricore United and Ag-Pro
terminals. The oil and gas industry also plays a major
role in the area. Situated on the large, underground,
Belly River water formation, Killam’s huge water
supply has also been an attraction for growth, with
new commercial, industrial and residential
subdivisions.
“The Knot of Goodwill”
A knot is a method of tying together loose-
ends, generally to serve a function, often
with aesthetic, or symbolic value.
The Knot of Goodwill, with its radiant
beauty, its symmetry of form, and its
integrated pattern is designed to
symbolize the bonding together of people
in the spirit of goodwill.
“The Knot of Goodwill”
A knot is a method of tying together loose-ends,
generally to serve a function, often with
aesthetic, or symbolic value.
The Knot of Goodwill, with its radiant beauty,
its symmetry of form, and its integrated pattern
is designed to symbolize the bonding together of
people in the spirit of goodwill.
“Aurum’s Lane”
What a rich find, a forest of gold, copper,
rubies, emeralds and garnets. A forest, like
a wave, shows its
most splendid beauty at the end of its
cycle, and only for a brief time, followed by
a period of quiet regeneration. These are
the cycles of life, of which all of us are an
integral and interdependent part.
“Aurum’s Lane”
What a rich find, a forest of gold, copper, rubies,
emeralds and garnets. A forest, like a wave, shows its
most splendid beauty at the end of its cycle, and only
for a brief time, followed by a period of quiet
regeneration. These are the cycles of life, of which all
of us are an integral and interdependent part.
”Alberta Agriculture”
According to recent statistics, Alberta has the second highest number of farms producing crops for sale of any
province in Canada. Cattle farms are the most common at 44%; wheat grain and oil seed crops make up 25%.
Spring wheat is the largest single crop. The average farm size is 970 acres. In a recent census, there were 6.6
million cattle in the Province. The Alberta agriculture and food industry exports to more than 120 countries
throughout the world.
“Agriculture in Alberta”
According to recent statistics, Alberta has the second
highest number of farms producing crops for sale of any
province in Canada. Cattle farms are the most common
at 44%; wheat grain and oil seed crops make up 25%.
Spring wheat is the largest single crop. The average
farm size is 970 acres. In a recent census, there were 6.6
million cattle in the Province. The Alberta agriculture
and food industry exports to more than 120 countries
throughout the world.
“Rayson d’etre”
“Raison d'être,” French: “the reason for
being.” Is there any greater reason for
being than to marvel at nature and all its
beauty and complexity? A tiny seed
nourished by the soil and the heat of
the sun grows into a majestic tree, which
in turn, casts its seed upon the wind
to repeat the miraculous cycle.
“Rayson d’etre”
“Raison d'être,” French: “the reason for being.” Is
there any greater reason for being than to marvel at
nature and all its beauty and complexity? A tiny seed
nourished by the soil and the heat of
the sun grows into a majestic tree, which in turn, casts
its seed upon the wind
to repeat the miraculous cycle.
“Poplars in Autumn”
Over centuries, each member of the Group
of Seven, as well as, van Gogh, Monet,
Harris and many of the most celebrated
Canadian, American and European artists
have tried to capture and interpret the
radiant beauty of the common poplar.
How fortunate we are to be surrounded by
these magnificent examples of nature’s
exquisite art.
“Poplars in Autumn”
Over centuries, each member of the Group of Seven, as
well as, van Gogh, Monet, Harris and many of the most
celebrated Canadian, American and European artists
have tried to capture and interpret the radiant beauty of
the common poplar.
How fortunate we are to be surrounded by these
magnificent examples of nature’s exquisite art.
“St. Albert Elevator”
The arrivals in Edmonton of the Calgary and
Edmonton Railway line in 1891 and the Canadian
Northern Railway line in 1905 were essential to
opening Central Alberta to settlement and
establishment of the region’s grain economy. In
1909, the Canadian Northern line was extended to
St. Alberta. Over the next two decades, St. Albert
grew quickly. In 1929, the Alberta Wheat Pool
constructed the agricultural district’s largest grain
elevator to date, just east of the town-site.
“St. Albert Elevator”
The arrivals in Edmonton of the Calgary and Edmonton
Railway line in 1891 and the Canadian Northern Railway line
in 1905 were essential to opening Central Alberta to
settlement and establishment of the region’s grain economy. In
1909, the Canadian Northern line was extended to St. Alberta.
Over the next two decades, St. Albert grew quickly. In 1929,
the Alberta Wheat Pool constructed the agricultural district’s
largest grain elevator to date, just east of the town-site.
“Passages”
Aspen parkland forms a narrow band between
the prairies and the boreal forest, stretching
from North-eastern British Columbia, across
Alberta and Saskatchewan to Central and
Southern Manitoba. Edmonton and Saskatoon
are the largest cities completely within the
parkland. Aspen parkland consists of groves of
aspen, poplars and spruce, interspersed with
areas of prairie grasslands. The region is also
intersected by large streams and river valleys,
lined with aspen-spruce forests and dense
shrubbery.
“Passages”
Aspen parkland forms a narrow band between the prairies and
the boreal forest, stretching from North-eastern British
Columbia, across Alberta and Saskatchewan to Central and
Southern Manitoba. Edmonton and Saskatoon are the largest
cities completely within the parkland. Aspen parkland
consists of groves of aspen, poplars and spruce, interspersed
with areas of prairie grasslands. The region is also intersected
by large streams and river valleys, lined with aspen-spruce
forests and dense shrubbery.
“Redwater”
Redwater is surrounded by a wide, flat
expanse of some of the best farming soil in
Alberta. In addition to the farming,
numerous, large industrial sites are located
nearby in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
These include a fertilizer plant, a chemicals
producer, a petrochemical plant, and a
multi-billion dollar up-grader and refinery.
“Redwater”
Redwater is surrounded by a wide, flat expanse of
some of the best farming soil in Alberta. In addition to
the farming, numerous, large industrial sites are
located nearby in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.
These include a fertilizer plant, a chemicals producer,
a petrochemical plant, and a multi-billion dollar up-
grader and refinery.
“A Lighthouse”
A lighthouse stands as a sentinel, guarding
over those who look to it for guidance;
offering illumination and direction during
dark times and life’s storms.
Metaphorically, a lighthouse may allude to
religions, philosophies, hope, comfort and
safety. The lighthouse pictured is a personal
construct, a sketch embedded into reality, like
a set of principles, beliefs and aspirations. Do
you have a lighthouse? How is it
constructed?What is it based on?
“A Lighthouse”
A lighthouse stands as a sentinel, guarding over those
who look to it for guidance; offering illumination and
direction during dark times and life’s storms.
Metaphorically, a lighthouse may allude to
religions, philosophies, hope, comfort and safety. The
lighthouse pictured is a personal construct, a sketch
embedded into reality, like a set of principles, beliefs and
aspirations. Do you have a lighthouse? How is it
constructed?What is it based on?
“Alberta Legislature”
The legislature was constructed between 1907 and
1913 in the Beaux Arts style, incorporating Greek,
Roman and Egyptian elements. The style is
characterized by a large, central dome over a spacious
rotunda, and a symmetrical, T-shaped floor plan,
having windows and doors decorated with arches or
lintels, and portico supported by massive columns.
The Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs),
belong to various political parties, each representing
a different constituency. Members of the Legislature
are divided into two groups: the Government
Members of the Caucus, the governing party having
the majority of elected members, including the
Premier and his Cabinet ministers, each responsible
for a government department, and the Official
Opposition Caucus, MLAs representing parties
other than the governing party. In the legislature,
laws are passed, policies are approved and programs
are developed.
“Alberta Legislature”
The legislature was constructed between 1907 and 1913 in the
Beaux Arts style, incorporating Greek, Roman and Egyptian
elements. The style is characterized by a large, central dome
over a spacious rotunda, and a symmetrical, T-shaped floor
plan, having windows and doors decorated with arches or
lintels, and portico supported by massive columns. The
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), belong to
various political parties, each representing a different
constituency. Members of the Legislature are divided into two
groups: the Government Members of the Caucus, the
governing party having the majority of elected members,
including the Premier and his Cabinet ministers, each
responsible for a government department, and the Official
Opposition Caucus, MLAs representing parties other than the
governing party. In the legislature, laws are passed, policies
are approved and programs are developed.
“Iridescence”
The rich, shimmering colours of some butterfly wings
are produced not by pigments, but by the special
geometric structure of the wings. The iridescent
shades of green, blue, yellow, orange and purple,
which may show a metallic or silken lustre, are
produced by the reflection of light from the wing’s
surface and internal structure.
The colour may change according to the angle the
wing is viewed. These types of colours may also be
called interference colours due to the fact that they
are caused by the “interference” of light in the actual
structure of the scale on the wing. A similar
phenomena is observed with oil floating on water, as
in this photo of oil floating on a slough. Viewed from
a different angle, the colors may vanish.
“Iridescence”
The rich, shimmering colours of some butterfly wings are
produced not by pigments, but by the special geometric
structure of the wings. The iridescent shades of green, blue,
yellow, orange and purple, which may show a metallic or
silken lustre, are produced by the reflection of light from the
wing’s surface and internal structure.
The colour may change according to the angle the wing is
viewed. These types of colours may also be called interference
colours due to the fact that they are caused by the
“interference” of light in the actual structure of the scale on
the wing. A similar phenomena is observed with oil floating
on water, as in this photo of oil floating on a slough. Viewed
from a different angle, the colors may vanish.
“The Daffodil”
Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings,
the daffodil is virtually synonymous with
spring. Though their botanic name is
narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called
jonquils, and in England, because of their
long association with Lent, they re
known as the “Lent Lilly.” Throughout
the world, the daffodil is seen not only as
a sign of winter’s end but also as a
symbol of future prosperity.
“The Daffodil”
Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, the daffodil
is virtually synonymous with spring. Though their
botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes
called jonquils, and in England, because of their long
association with Lent, they re known as the “Lent
Lilly.” Throughout the world, the daffodil is seen not
only as a sign of winter’s end but also as a symbol of
future prosperity.
“Autumn Outlooks”
Early in the 19th. Century, pressure was
exerted on the Hudson’s Bay Company to
test the vast areas of Rupert’s Land
(Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the
NWT) for agricultural settlement. Lord
Selkirk was granted 116,000 square miles to
grow wheat, hemp and wool. The settlers
endured an early frost, plagues of
grasshoppers, passenger pigeons and mice.
Twice they faced starvation. In 1814, the
colony harvested 23 10-gallon kegs of
wheat, the first recorded grain
production in the west. Univ. of Manitoba,
Agricultural Archive
“Autumn Outlooks”
Early in the 19th. Century, pressure was exerted on the
Hudson’s Bay Company to test the vast areas of
Rupert’s Land (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and
the NWT) for agricultural settlement. Lord Selkirk was
granted 116,000 square miles to grow wheat, hemp and
wool. The settlers endured an early frost, plagues of
grasshoppers, passenger pigeons and mice. Twice they
faced starvation. In 1814, the colony harvested 23 10-
gallon kegs of wheat, the first recorded grain
production in the west. Univ. of Manitoba, Agricultural
Archive
“Eyes of the Peacock”
In Greek mythology, peacocks are associated
with Hera, Queen of the Gods. Hera created the
peacock from Argus, a primordial giant,
protector of Hera, who had 100 eyes. Hence the
tail feathers of peacocks symbolize the vault of
heaven and the ‘eyes’ of the stars, symbolizing
all-seeing knowledge. Was there any doubt?
“Eyes of the Peacock”
In Greek mythology, peacocks are associated with Hera,
Queen of the Gods. Hera created the peacock from
Argus, a primordial giant, protector of Hera, who had
100 eyes. Hence the tail feathers of peacocks symbolize
the vault of heaven and the ‘eyes’ of the stars,
symbolizing all-seeing knowledge. Was there any
doubt?
“Tulips”
Tulips, initially a wild flower in Central
Asia, were first cultivated by the Turks in
1000 AD. Introduced to the Netherlands in
the 17th C, they were called tulips
after the Turkish name for turban.
As an annual gesture of gratitude for
Canada’s role in WWII, tulips are sent
annually from Holland to be planted in the
National Gardens in Ottawa.
“Tulips”
Tulips, initially a wild flower in Central Asia, were
first cultivated by the Turks in 1000 AD. Introduced to
the Netherlands in the 17th C, they were called tulips
after the Turkish name for turban.
As an annual gesture of gratitude for Canada’s role in
WWII, tulips are sent annually from Holland to be
planted in the National Gardens in Ottawa.
“Marigolds”
Marigolds are considered pure and are of religious significance in Hindu, Buddhist, and Catholic celebrations.
To Hindus, the soft saffron colour is sacred; the brighter orange represents courage and sacrifice, while the
yellow symbolizes sanctity. Garlands of marigolds are ubiquitous in India, as religious offerings, and are often
found hanging in homes, business, taxis and trees.
Marigolds”
Marigolds are considered pure and are of religious
significance in Hindu, Buddhist, and Catholic
celebrations. To Hindus, the soft saffron colour is sacred;
the brighter orange represents courage and sacrifice,
while the yellow symbolizes sanctity. Garlands of
marigolds are ubiquitous in India, as religious offerings,
and are often found hanging in homes, business, taxis
and trees.
“Canada’s Western Playground”
These magnificent sites offer adventures in
cross-country and downhill skiing, snow-
boarding, tubing and sledding, snow-
shoeing, ice fishing, back country trails
and ice-climbing. Bighorn sheep, elk,
moose, deer, bears, coyotes, wolves and
other denizens share the slopes, trails, and
sometimes, the town-sites.
“Canada’s Western Playground”
These magnificent sites offer adventures in cross-
country and downhill skiing, snow- boarding, tubing
and sledding, snow-shoeing, ice fishing, back country
trails and ice-climbing. Bighorn sheep, elk, moose,
deer, bears, coyotes, wolves and other denizens share
the slopes, trails, and sometimes, the town-sites.
“Canada’s Western Playground”
”A Rose ...”
Juliet, in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,
concerned about Romeo’s hated family name,
said “What’s in a name? That which we
call a rose, by any other name would smell as
sweet.” Implying, our love cannot be forbidden
because of our family names, Love Endures!