Monday, April 16, 2018

INDONESIA Maxicard - Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)


Indonesia maximum card of World Wildlife Fund series. 

This card showing picture of komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Komodo dragon is endemic animal of Indonesia, and only founded in Komodo and Rinca island. Both is part of Lesser Sunda islands and part of Komodo National Park. In 2011, Komodo island has been included into New 7 Wonders of Nature list. Komodo island is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

INDONESIA Maxicard - Fighting Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)


Indonesia maximum card of World Wildlife Fund series.

This card showing picture of fighting komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Komodo dragon is endemic animal of Indonesia, and only founded in Komodo and Rinca island. Both is part of Lesser Sunda islands. Komodo dragon is a vulnerable species and is on the IUCN Red List. TheKomodo National Park was founded in 1980 to protect Komodo dragon populations on islands including Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Later, the Wae Wuul and Wolo Tado Reserves were opened on Flores to aid with Komodo dragon conservation. Komodo National Park is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 2011, Komodo island has been included into New 7 Wonders of Nature list.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Year of the Rooster" Chinese New Year 2017


Maxicard of The Chinese New Year 2017 " Year of the Rooster " cards released by The Indonesian Postal System.

INDONESIA Maxicard - 2015. Year of The Ram



INDONESIA Maxicard - Bandung 2017. Happy Postcrossing



INDONESIA Maxicard - Siamese Cat


The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand, the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century.

Origin: Thailand
Common nicknames: Meezer
Scientific name: Felis catus Rank:
Did you know: As a newborn kitten, all purebred Siamese are entirely white.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Oriental cat


The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat that is closely related to the Siamese. It maintains the modern Siamese head and body type but appears in a wide range of coat colors and patterns. 

Scientific name: Felis catus
Breed Origin: United States of America, Thailand
Did you know: Today Orientals come in more than 300 colors and patterns.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Norwegian Forest Cat


The Norwegian Forest cat is a breed of domestic cat originating in Northern Europe. This natural breed is adapted to a very cold climate, with a top coat of glossy, long, water-shedding hairs and a woolly undercoat for insulation. 

Origin: Norway
Other names: Norsk skogkatt or; Norsk skaukatt or Norsk granskogskatte
Scientific name: Felis catus
Did you know: Norwegian Forest Cats love to be up high, and appreciate a cat tree or somewhere they can roost.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Bambino cat


The Bambino is a breed of cat that was created as a cross between the Sphynx and the Munchkin breeds. The Bambino cat has short legs, large upright ears, and is usually hairless. However, some Bambino cats do have fur.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Ragdoll Cat


The Ragdoll is a cat breed with blue eyes and a distinct colourpoint coat. It is a large and muscular semi-longhair cat with a soft and silky coat. Like all long haired cats, Ragdolls need grooming to ensure that their fur does not mat.

Wikipedia Scientific name: Felis catus
Origin: United States of America, California

INDONESIA Maxicard - British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively chunky body, dense coat and broad face. 

Origin: Great Britain 
Scientific name: Felis catus 
Did you know: The British Shorthair regained its well-regarded position, and remains today a common fixture of the British home.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Maine Coon Cat


The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. 

Length: 1 m (Adult, Nose to tail)
Scientific name: Felis catus
Common nicknames: Gentle giants
Mass: Male: 5.9 – 8.2 kg (Adult), Female: 3.6 – 5.4 kg (Adult)
Origin: Maine, United States of America
Did you know: Their hunting characteristics are what makes it so important to ensure they can practice their hunting skills in the home using cat toys and love playing games with their owners.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Burmese Cat


The Burmese is a breed of domestic cat, originating in Thailand, believed to have its roots near the present Thai-Burma border and developed in the United States and Britain. 

Scientific name: Felis catus
Origin: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand
Did you know: Burmese are compact but heavy, often described as bricks wrapped in silk.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Persian Cat


The Persian cat is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. It is also known as the Persian Longhair in the English-speaking countries. 

Lifespan: 12 – 17 years (Captivity)
Origin: Iran
Other names: Iranian cat; Persian Longhair, Shirazi
Scientific name: Felis catus
Did you know: Litter may become lodged in a Persian's paws or coat.

INDONESIA Maxicard - Abyssinian Cat


The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. The breed is named for Abyssinia, from which it supposedly originated. 

Origin: Egypt 
Scientific name: Felis catus

Saturday, April 14, 2018

POLAND - Czestochowa

Thanks to Garia for the card.


"Częstochowa, is a city in southern Poland on the Warta River with 240,027 inhabitants as of June 2009. It has been situated in the Silesian Voivodeship since 1999, and was previously the capital of the Częstochowa Voivodeship."


MALAYSIA - Meetup Card

Thanks to Ashley for the meet up card.



USA - Rockefeller Chicago Chapel

Built entirely on stone, Rockefeller Chapel serves as the ceremonial and spiritual center of  the University of  Chicago.  Completed in 1928, the chapel was a gift from D. Rockefeller.

Thanks to Connie for the card.



Thursday, April 12, 2018

HRH Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle

HRH Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle  upon announcing their engagement at Kensington Palace, 27 November 2017.

Thanks so much to Agnes for this awesome card, a great addition to my royalty collection.



SLOVENIA - Pohorje

Thanks so much Karmen for the cards.