Russia: The Battle of Joshua

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609-1682/3). The Battle of Joshua. Detail. Oil on canvas. 135 by 370. Forties of 17th century. The picture, recorded at Prague Castle since 1685, was cut into two pieces in the middle of the 18th century. These were joined together again in 1964 to form the original unit. The German painter used his daring and subjective imagination to create a new entity out of Neapolitan stimuli and Roman motives. The Baroque delight with space and the mysterious drama of the oriental battle presented in effective light foresaw the painting of the 18th century and represent the most striking aspect of the general effect.

Russian Postcrossing: http://postcross.ru/cards/received/RU-534991/

Canada: Ottawa

World's Largest Skating Rink in Ottawa. Visitors from around the globe enjoy a skate on the Rideau Canal skateway when it is transformed into the Largest Skating Rink in the world. In February, The National Capital Region host Winterlude, a world class winter festival.

Canada-to-Canada tag. Thanks, Maryam!

Russia: Go F*** Yourself

"Go F*** Yourself" in Russian, mirrored. Funny, but only for Russian speakers :)

 Private swap. Thanks, Julia!

Russia: Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin. Three Tahitian Women Against a Yellow Background (1899).

 Private swap. Thanks, Julia!

Russia: Pancakes and caviar

Enjoy your Pancake Week in Moscow! A fly-card from Russia.

 Private swap. Thanks, Julia!

Russia: Kirdiy's girl and cat

Kirdiy's girl and cat. The stamp is from 1993 and I guess can not be used for postage anymore in Russia, that's why the card was sent in an envelope.

 Private swap. Thanks, Julia!

Ukraine: A town and a black cat

A town and a black cat. The triangular stamp has a holographic effect and looks awesome!

 RAS tag from interior_animus on behalf of my dearest Erin. Thank you!

Russia: Violinist doll

Violinist doll. Made by Natalya Sidorova. This photo was taken by my friend and turned into a postcard.

 Private swap. Thank you, Belka!

Canada: 7 years of college

College! The best 7 years of my life! Haha, thank you but no, thank you :)

 RAS from moonlessnite. Thank you!

U.S.A.: Golden Spike

Locomotives at the joining of the transcontinental rails reenactment at Golden Spike National Monument. Promontory Summit, Utah. My friend got her own postmark! Look at this beauty! I'm so jealous, but we don't have these in Canada.

Private swap. Thanks, Erin!

Ireland: Cottages of Ireland

Encompassing a wealth of natural beauty within its modest dimensions, Ireland boasts a landscape which is as much diverse as it is gratifying from scenic landscapes and country cottages to stately castles. Standing in the path of both the prevailing westerly winds of the Atlantic and the warming currents of the Gulf Stream, Ireland enjoys an equitable climate which gives the country its unique fresh appearance.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IE-34532

Germany: Celebrate 100

100 years old and still smoking :)

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1340784

Australia: Western Australia

This card was sent to me by a postcrosser using a website where you upload a picture, enter an address and a message and the company prints and mails it. The card is of very bad quality, probably because the user used an image of low resolution. And it is also no fun to receive a card with Australian ID from Canada. I hope the sender reconsiders using the service.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AU-197820

Austria: Lappenjunge

Peter August Böckstiegel – Lappenjunge, 1925.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AT-102178
 

Russia: Water lights

Water lights. Photograph by M. Slavin.

 Private swap. Thanks, Marinka!

U.S.A.: Greetings from North Carolina

North Carolina
Tree: Pine
Capital: Raleigh
Statehood: November 21, 1789.
The card shows Wright Brothers' plane. The brothers were actually from Ohio where the sender lives. And had built their plane in Dayton, OH. But the actual flight happened in North Carolina. So the two states competed over the honor to be on the stamp with the plane. Look who won :)

Private swap. Thanks, Erin!

Russia: Bylbyt

Bylbyt handcrafted toy. Made by Valentina Volosenko. This photo was taken by my friend and turned into a postcard.

This card was sent to me from a Posstcrossers' meeting in my hometown Khabarovsk, Russia.

Canada: Hello Coffee!

Hello Coffee! Fun fact about me: I don't like coffee, I only drink 1 cup a day, in one gulp, while unconsious early in the morning :)

This card was sent to me by a LiveJournal user through the Galaxy Love Note service, which is closed now.

Netherlands: Black Carnival

Gerhard Moll. Schwarzer Karneval (Black Carnival). 1948.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-1125547
 

Canada: Maple leaf

Maple leaf.

This card was sent to me by a LiveJournal user through the Galaxy Love Note service, which is closed now.

Canada: I love my Grandma

I love my Grandma.

I sent this card to myself using the Galaxy Love Note service, which is closed now.

Canada: Vancouver

"Snow Ghosts". Cypress Mountain. Vancouver, Canada.

Private swap. Thanks, i-c-e-cream!

Netherlands: Kasteel Arsen

Arcen Castle.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-1158222
 

Russia: Russian Village

Anna Sosenskaya. Russian Village. 2007. Watercolor on paper.

Private swap. Thanks, Marinka!

U.S.A.: Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830

Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830. Reproduced from a stamp designed by David Gentleman and issued by the Post Office on the 12 March 1980.
 
Private swap. Thanks, Erin!

Taiwan: A dragon and a cat

A dragon and a cat. I love the stamps! The one to the right clearly shows Japan and I don't know why.

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/TW-511240
 

Portugal: Silves

Portugal Art Edition. Algarve. Silves.

A thank you card.

Russia: October 1917

A postcard to commemorate anniversary of Great October Socialist Revolution. I love this Soviet crap :)

http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-896126
 

Canada: Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada. Gastown.

I sent this card to myself using the Galaxy Love Note service, which is closed now.