Category Archives: Photography on stamps

Finland Photography Stamp Most Beautiful

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Finns pick Kuusamo landscape photo as most beautiful stamp of 2025   “The competition was arranged by Posti and garnered about 9,000 votes, with one third going to the winning image of a mill by the Myllykoski rapids. The winning image was captured by Jukka Risikko, who has won the competition on three previous occasions. Image: Posti Yle News An idyllic winter scene along the Kitkajoki River in Kuusamo, captured by photographer Jukka Risikko, has been voted Finland’s most beautiful postage stamp … Continue reading →

USPS Route 66 Stamps Honoring 100 Years

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The United States Postal Service has announced the release of a new commemorative stamp collection celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Route 66. This special pane includes 16 stamps that pay homage to the historic highway famously known as “The Mother Road.” Featuring photographs by David J. Schwartz, the collection captures memorable scenes, landmarks, and roadside icons along the nearly 2,500-mile stretch. The stamps are set to debut in May as part of the centennial festivities marking the establishment … Continue reading →

Great Photography Inside The Canadian Royal Wedding Keepsake Kit

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Upon checking into the Post Office, I noticed on the counter a display advertising the “Royal Wedding Keepsake Kit”. This packet being sealed, I could not see what was offered inside. The postal clerk  informed me that it contained a souvenir sheet of two stamps, a collectible postcard and a pre-addressed postcard that could be sent to the Royal Couple, Prince William and Catherine, to offer them best wishes. See images below.   Inside this special Keepsake Kit is the … Continue reading →

Photography Topical Stamp Collection

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Photography Topical Stamp Collection Various philatelic elements can be found to embellish your photography on stamps collection, be it regular postage stamps, souvenir sheets, joint issues, commercial covers, envelopes with photography related postmarks and cachets or even cinderellas. Each commemorative documents depicting pionners of photographic art, artists photographers, old and new type of cameras, aerial views, and a variety of other subjects all convey exciting stories and great adventures about photography. I gathered two examples from my own photography on … Continue reading →

Wildlife Photography On Stamps Unveiled by Canada Post Contributes to 2010 International Biodiversity Year

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On May 22nd, 2010, simultaneously with the reopening of the Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada Post unveiled a souvenir sheet of five (5) stamps and a booklet of ten (10) stamps,  showcasing the winning photographs of 2009 Canadian Geographic’s second “Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year”. The story behind this colourful and spectacular set of stamps started last year when Canadian Geographic entered a partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature and invited Canadians to submit photographs inside the five … Continue reading →