{"id":14709,"date":"2016-04-20T07:19:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T12:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=14709"},"modified":"2016-04-20T07:19:28","modified_gmt":"2016-04-20T12:19:28","slug":"video-stamp-highlights-mount-rainier-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2016\/04\/20\/video-stamp-highlights-mount-rainier-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Stamp Highlights Mount Rainier National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mount Rainier National Park Forever stamp\" src=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/images\/pr16_029.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Rainier National Park Forever stamp\" width=\"250\" height=\"165\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i9efn8wc3_Q\" width=\"475\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON \u2014 A stunning star trail photograph comprised from 200 images was previewed today to celebrate Washington\u2019s Mount Rainier as the 13th of 16 Forever Stamp images to be revealed over a three-week period to celebrate the National Park Service\u2019s 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mount Rainier National Park, WA<\/strong><br \/>\nAscending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier\u2019s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park\u2019s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. Visit this<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/index.htm\"><em>link<\/em><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>for more information about the park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating the Star Trail Photo<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThe stamp image is the creation of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdieterichphoto.com\/\"><em>Matt Dieterich<\/em><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>of Pittsburgh, PA. \u201cThis night was one I will never forget,\u201d said Dieterich, who worked at Mount Rainier as an intern with the National Park Service Geoscientist-in-the-Parks to educate the public on dramatic views of the stars and the effect of light pollution near highly populated areas. \u201cAfter working with visitors at the Mount Rainier astronomy program on June 22, 2015, I noticed there was an aurora, so I drove down to Reflection Lake to capture it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe location was perfect as it contained a view of Mount Rainier and water for reflections,\u201d he continued. \u201cTo create this star trails image I took 200 photos in a two-hour window between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. with my Nikon D750 and 24mm lens set at F\/1.4 and ISO 5000. Since the Earth is rotating, each 8-sec. exposure shows stars at slightly different locations. When the photos are combined into one image the stars create a circular pattern around the North Star, which is just out of view at the top of the image. The pink aurora spread throughout the background sky. Mountaineers can be seen with their white headlamps climbing Mount Rainier on the right side of the volcano.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo capture star trails photos just like this,\u201d he added, \u201call you need is a digital single lens reflex camera, a wide angle lens, tripod and shutter release cable. So what are you waiting for? Grab your gear and get out under the stars!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other National Park Forever Stamps previewed to date include<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_015.htm\"><em>Acadia National Park<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_016.htm\"><em>Arches National Park<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_017.htm\"><em>Assateague Island National Seashore<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_018.htm\"><em>Bandelier National Monument<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_020.htm\"><em>Carlsbad Caverns National Park<\/em><\/a><em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_021.htm\"><em>Everglades National Park<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_022.htm\"><em>Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_023.htm\"><em>Grand Canyon National Park<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_024.htm\"><em>Gulf Islands National Seashore<\/em><\/a><em>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_025.htm\"><em>Haleakal? National Park<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_026.htm\"><em>Kenilworth Park &amp; Aquatic Gardens<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/about.usps.com\/news\/national-releases\/2016\/pr16_028.htm\"><em>Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The June 2 first-day-of-issue ceremony for the National Parks Forever Stamps pane will take place at New York City\u2019s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.javitscenter.com\/\"><em>Javits Center<\/em><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>at 11 a.m. as part of the world\u2019s largest stamp show that only takes place in the United States once a decade,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ny2016.org\/\"><em>World Stamp Show-NY 2016<\/em><\/a><em>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Dedication ceremonies will also take place at or near each of the National Parks depicted on the stamps. Individuals are asked to spread the news on social media by using the hashtags #NPSStamps, #FindYourPark or #NPS100.<\/p>\n<p>World Stamp Show-NY 2016 will take place May 28\u2013June 4. This mega event is not to be missed by beginners through advanced stamp collectors. There will be something for everyone there, no matter what they collect. Stamp collecting is a hobby for a lifetime. No matter what your specialty, you\u2019ll find it at the show.<\/p>\n<p>The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 WASHINGTON \u2014 A stunning star trail photograph comprised from 200 images was previewed today to celebrate Washington\u2019s Mount Rainier as the 13th of 16 Forever Stamp images to be revealed over a three-week period to celebrate the National Park Service\u2019s 100th anniversary. 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