Greetings Card : Agriculture and mining
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Agriculture and mining
Agriculture and mining, from space. Large square agricultural fields are seen by strongly coloured deposits and pools formed by mining activities. This area is in the Turgayskaya Oblast of central Kazakhstan, and is near the provincial capital of Arkalyk. Photographed on mission STS-112, flown by the Space Shuttle Atlantis from 7-18 October 2002
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Media ID 6359803
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2002 Agricultural Agriculture Atlantis Crop Crops Cultivated Earth Observation Environmental Farm Farming Farms Field Fields From Space Kazakh Kazakhstan Land Use Mechanised Mechanized Mine Minerals Mining Orbit Satellite Shuttle Oblast
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a unique and thought-provoking greeting from the Media Storehouse Agriculture and Mining collection. Feast your eyes on this stunning aerial view from Science Photo Library, capturing the contrast between lush agricultural fields and the vibrant, industrial hues of mining operations. Impress your loved ones with this one-of-a-kind card, perfect for expressing well wishes, appreciation or congratulations. Bring a touch of the wonders of our planet into their mailbox. #AgricultureMeetsMining #SpacePerspective #UniqueGreetings
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate relationship between agriculture and mining in central Kazakhstan. From a bird's-eye view, large square agricultural fields dominate the landscape, their vibrant colors contrasting with the strikingly colored deposits and pools formed by mining activities. The Turgayskaya Oblast region, near the provincial capital of Arkalyk, is captured in all its glory. Taken during mission STS-112 by the Space Shuttle Atlantis in October 2002, this image offers a unique perspective on land use and human impact on the environment. It highlights both the industrious nature of farming practices as well as the mechanized processes involved in mining operations. The photograph serves as a reminder of how these two industries coexist within close proximity to one another. The Asian influence is evident through cultivated fields that stretch out like patchwork quilts across vast expanses of land. Meanwhile, mineral-rich areas bear witness to intense mining activities that have left behind colorful imprints on Earth's surface. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing snapshot from space, it prompts us to contemplate our role in shaping our planet's resources and ecosystems. It underscores the delicate balance between meeting agricultural demands for sustenance while responsibly managing natural resources for future generations.
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