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| view in FULL SCREEN toggle F11 LICK OBSERVATORY LICK OBSERVATORY POPUP CARD CARD PURCHASE: LICK OBSERVATORY GIFT SHOP INTRODUCTION 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. In early spring, a multitude of wildflowers can be found blooming at all elevations on Mt. Hamilton, including sturdy varieties rooted on the chilly and windy summit. High elevation snowfall is fairly common in spring months, and robust purple lupines and yellow buttercups are seen bent and cloaked by snow on rocky slopes of highway road cuts around Observatory buildings. One can travel though several weeks of seasonal variation condensed into the one-hour ascent from Silicon Valley to the 4200-foot summit. Within that short period of time, one might see relatively late-blooming Mariposa Lilies at lower elevations, early-season Hounds Tongues popping out at mid-level—and hardy cold-weather buttercups and lupines just emerging under frost at the top. Thus, a broad-ranging collection of wildflowers have been grouped together here. For more introductory information and a discussion of the LICK OBSERVATORY SUMMIT photograph in the PopUp Card, see the Cover image DESCRIPTION. To learn more about FLORA AND FAUNA in the PopUp Card, see the Interior Unfolded image DESCRIPTION. Click directly on the images to see a larger view. Toggle your F11 key to see the expanded view in FULL SCREEN.
Folded card dimensions: 8.25" x 5.25" FOR MORE INFORMATION University of California Observatories The History of Lick Observatory
Dr. Ellie Gates is a Lick Support Astronomer and long time Mt. Hamilton resident, and is very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna. Her photographic catolog is increasingly comprehensive. Mt. Hamilton ~ Wikipedia The Nature Conservancy's Mt. Hamilton Project Visiting Mt. Hamilton ~ Hall's Valley Astronomical Group A Photo Album of Coe Park Wildflowers Co-produced by University of California Observatories and Laurie Hatch Photography © 2007 LaurieHatch.com ~ images and text © 2007 CustomPopups.com ~ printed in Canada COPYRIGHT All images and text are property of Laurie Hatch Photography; unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law. SPECIAL THANKS TO: 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. The photographer thanks UCO / Lick Observatory staff and friends for their continual and enthusiastic support. CARD PURCHASE: LICK OBSERVATORY GIFT SHOP Call 408.274.5061 ~ 12:30 to 5:00 pm weekdays / 10:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends, Card & Stationery Envelope price is $6.75 [CA tax included] Folded card dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25", with A9 white envelope 5.75" x 8.75". Credit Card orders are accepted by phone only. Please do not email CC number. Checks should be made out to UC Regents.
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