The card interior photomontage was compiled in the "computer darkroom". Elements were selected from over 75 of my favorite photographs of Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, the Sierra range, and beyond. These image fragments were digitally composited into a quasi-realistic (but fanciful) montage depicting an early springtime visit to Mt. Hamilton, in late afternoon just before sunset, with a full moon rising in the east above Half Dome. The original source photographs were acquired during the years 2000 to 2007.
LICK OBSERVATORYappears in the same antique type font on the card cover as it does on the brick facade of the Main Building entry portal, which was remodeled in 1929 after sustaining earthquake damage in preceeding decades. The Victorian-era structure first opened in 1888.
Lotus Baker, Director of Visitor Services on Mt. Hamilton, who first showed me PopUp samples collected at a trade show, and encouraged me to make a PopUp card for Lick Observatory. Lotus contributed her creative talent and insight to the design concept.
Maureen McLean, Assistant Director for Business Administration, University of California Observatories, who shared the whacky vision and fun, and fully supported the project.
Roe Shapiro, Operations Manager in the University of California Observatories Business Office, who superbly managed the details of this operation.
Michael Bolte, Director, University of California Observatories, who said YES!! LET'S DO IT!
Dick Treffers, astronomer, and Zdravko Podolski of Amelia Reid Aviation, who were my skillful and accomodating pilots for the aerial photos that appear in the PopUp.
Crystal Goodman, my patient and helpful project liaison, and the talented Staff at Custom PopUps, who collaborated on design and engineering, and who repaired my 11th-hour boo-boos.
