Postage Stamps - Places/Scenery

Please include a background for your stamp(s) - it can be an extension of the stamp design or abstract, or something in between. Plain white backgrounds will not be accepted.

I really enjoy the challenge of using Postage Stamps.  Donnacr has quite a list of subjects for the year and beyond.  I must admit that I try to join as many as I can.

Beach scene = Distress Oxides and lots of sentiments, Moon landing stamp = Long way from Hot Air Balloons

Grass & Flowers = Map of Bois de Boulogne which are fantastic gardens as well (in Paris.... so's my heart!!)
Guernsey Stamps = was French, occupied by the Germans in the war, freed and claimed by UK

My returns always display a superb use of the stamps. . .

Beautiful material samples, thank you Haagmm, and there is an extended view on two of these ATCs, love 'em. 

    Thank you jo.on.the.go for your Pennsylvania river scene.          Thank you to Turquoisepineapple for your bright and flashy scenery.                                           Love the gold and silver touches.