Three special stamps with detailed motifs depicting ice scenes are the latest addition to the “Artistic Photography” stamp series. Photographer Sepp Köppel took the macro photos “Ice Flow” (face value: CHF 1.00), “Stone Islands” (face value: CHF 1.10) and “Streamlines” (face value: CHF 1.30) on the River Rhine. The finishing process applied to produce the stamps included high-relief embossing and thermography to depict the stones ground in the river. This process gives the stamps a very special feel due to their rough surface. The history of the Rhine Valley where Liechtenstein is located is closely linked to that of the River Rhine as it forms a natural border with Switzerland. It also serves as a local recreational area for the inhabitants of the valley and offers photographers fantastic views at any time of year. As a passionate photographer, Sepp Köppel is fascinated by water. In a newspaper interview about one of his exhibitions, he explained: “Water is incredibly photogenic. Whether in a liquid or frozen state, there is no other medium that serves as such a good motif”. Sepp Köppel doesn't manipulate or process his photographs, he merely defines the section of the image on the computer. By selecting a particular section, his images show the viewer details that he or she would scarcely notice with the naked eye.