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Geology Road Tours - sample covers, page proofs

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 10

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Geology; Travel; Tourism; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Alberta; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Burgess Shale exhibit - contract, conditions

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 4

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Documents produced by Parks Canada

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Employment; Government; Research; Education; Environment; Natural history; Geology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Yoho National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Education; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Burgess Shale exhibit - background research

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 5

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.

Notes: Some materials in file include annotations by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Employment; Government; Research; Education; Environment; Natural history; Geology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Yoho National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Education; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Burgess Shale exhibit - text drafts

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klaf…

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 6

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klafki, and one draft with edits by Parks Canada staff [possibly Jenny Klafki].

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Employment; Government; Research; Education; Environment; Natural history; Geology; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Yoho National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Education; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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HCR Update 2009

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Newspaper clipping

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 88

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commerce; Communications; Research; Wildlife; Professional and Personal Life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Communications

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff National Park management plan

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a draft of "Banff National Park of Canada Management Plan" produced by Parks Canada and dated October 26, 2009. File also includes drafts of "Key Strategy" documents and an "Environmental Impact Assessment" for the regions of Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay [Parks Can…

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M545 / V / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 26

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a draft of "Banff National Park of Canada Management Plan" produced by Parks Canada and dated October 26, 2009. File also includes drafts of "Key Strategy" documents and an "Environmental Impact Assessment" for the regions of Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay [Parks Canada]. Contents pertain to natural resources, tourism, townsite development and other related issues within Canadian Rockies national parks.

Subject Access: Parks Canada; National parks and reserves; Natural resources; Conservation; Government; Environment; Townsite development; Tourism

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Jasper National Park; Kootenay National Park; Yoho National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Metal clip from Management Plan draft was removed

Creator: Parks Canada

Category: Environment; Government; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents in file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Biography; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Geography; Map; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Skiing; Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Canadian Mountain Holidays; Helicopter skiing; Tourism; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; V40 / V

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Diva Takes a Bow

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Artist: Maureen Enns (1949 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: charcoal on primed paper

Catalogue Number: EnM.03.02

Description: A charcoal drawing of a black horse with head down is drawn in 3/4 view emerging from the left side of the paper. It’s hooves are left unfinished and dissolve into loose wisps. It’s mane is loose and flowing.

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Artist: Maureen Enns (1949 – , Canadian)

Title: The Diva Takes a Bow

Date: 2009

Medium: charcoal on primed paper

Dimensions: 101.6 x 76.2 cm

Description: A charcoal drawing of a black horse with head down is drawn in 3/4 view emerging from the left side of the paper. It’s hooves are left unfinished and dissolve into loose wisps. It’s mane is loose and flowing.

Subject: horse

Credit: Purchased from Maureen Enns, Cochrane, 2022

Catalogue Number: EnM.03.02

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Calf

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Artist: Joseph Fafard (1942 – 2019, Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: bronze; paint

Catalogue Number: FaO.06.02

Description: A cast bronze sculpture of a calk. The calf is painted black with a white tip on its tail. Both ears have a bolt through them. The left ear has a tag that reads “FAFARD 2009”

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Artist: Joseph Fafard (1942 – 2019, Canadian)

Title: Calf

Date: 2009

Medium: bronze; paint

Dimensions: 105.0 x 37.0 x 121.0 cm

Description: A cast bronze sculpture of a calk. The calf is painted black with a white tip on its tail. Both ears have a bolt through them. The left ear has a tag that reads “FAFARD 2009”

Subject: calf; animal

Credit: Gift of Neil and Edith MacGillivray, Canmore, 2023

Catalogue Number: FaO.06.02

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Acrylic; Mixed Media Painting

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Artist: Lynne Huras

Date: 2009

Medium: mixed media, mainly acrylic on paper

Catalogue Number: HsL.12.01

Description: In the centre of the square painting a walking black bear looks down at the ground. Behind the bear is a slope of green trees with a blue mountain beyond, viewer’s right. The sky above is grey and the whole scene is bordered in brown. In the top corner, viewer’s right, is a paw print on a taupe-col…

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Artist: Lynne Huras

Title: Acrylic; Mixed Media Painting

Date: 2009

Medium: mixed media, mainly acrylic on paper

Dimensions: 22 x 22 cm

Description: In the centre of the square painting a walking black bear looks down at the ground. Behind the bear is a slope of green trees with a blue mountain beyond, viewer’s right. The sky above is grey and the whole scene is bordered in brown. In the top corner, viewer’s right, is a paw print on a taupe-coloured background, surrounded by a black square. Printed on the top back of the painting “BLACK BEAR - STUDY/SKETCH (2009)” underneath in script “Lynne Huras”, and underneath this “ACRYLIC, ACRYLIC MEDIUM, DRY PASTEL ON PAPER”.

Subject: landscape; mountain; animal, bear

Credit: Purchased from Lynne Huras, Banff, 2010

Catalogue Number: HsL.12.01

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Acrylic; Mixed Media Painting

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Artist: Lynne Huras

Date: 2009

Medium: acrylic; mixed media on paper

Catalogue Number: HsL.12.02

Description: In the centre of the square painting a walking brown and black grizzly bear looks toward viewer’s right. Behind him are blue/grey rocks, grey sky and a blue and grey blue mountain beyond, viewer’s right. The scene is bordered in dark brown and in the top corner, viewer’s left, is a grizzly paw pri…

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Artist: Lynne Huras

Title: Acrylic; Mixed Media Painting

Date: 2009

Medium: acrylic; mixed media on paper

Dimensions: 22 x 22 cm

Description: In the centre of the square painting a walking brown and black grizzly bear looks toward viewer’s right. Behind him are blue/grey rocks, grey sky and a blue and grey blue mountain beyond, viewer’s right. The scene is bordered in dark brown and in the top corner, viewer’s left, is a grizzly paw print on a taupe-coloured background, bordered with black. Printed on the top back of the painting “GRIZZLY - STUDY/SKETCH (2009)” underneath in script “Lynne Huras”, and underneath this “ACRYLIC, ACRYLIC MEDIUM, DRY PASTEL ON PAPER”.

Subject: landscape; mountain; animal, grizzly bear

Credit: Purchased from Lynne Huras, Banff, 2010

Catalogue Number: HsL.12.02

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Lily Watching a Hiker

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Artist: Maureen Enns (1949 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: drawing on paper

Catalogue Number: EnM.03.01

Description: A charcoal drawing of a bear. The bear in the foreground dominates the drawing. It is looking out of frame to the viewers left. To the left of and behind the bear is a large mountain peak that dominates the majority of the background space. A smaller peak can be seen behind the bear on the right. …

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Artist: Maureen Enns (1949 – , Canadian)

Title: Lily Watching a Hiker

Date: 2009

Medium: drawing on paper

Dimensions: 74.0 x 53.5 cm

Description: A charcoal drawing of a bear. The bear in the foreground dominates the drawing. It is looking out of frame to the viewers left. To the left of and behind the bear is a large mountain peak that dominates the majority of the background space. A smaller peak can be seen behind the bear on the right. Au verso there is a gold sticker with black print in the centre at the bottom that reads, “Masters Gallery ltd (sic)”. “Lily Watching a Hiker 2009” is written in blue ink in the top right corner.

Subject: bear; mountain; Maureen Enns

Credit: Gift of Lois Green, 2012

Catalogue Number: EnM.03.01

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Landscape 232

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Artist: Norman Yates (1923 – 2014, Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: acrylic on canvas

Catalogue Number: YaN.12.01

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Artist: Norman Yates (1923 – 2014, Canadian)

Title: Landscape 232

Date: 2009

Medium: acrylic on canvas

Dimensions: 136.5 x 224.0 cm

Subject: landscape; mountain; water

Credit: Gift of Norman Yates, Victoria, 2013

Catalogue Number: YaN.12.01

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Mountain Talk

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.33

Description: A mountain peak rises from the centre of the work, painted in white with detail rendered in black. The sky is yellow, and is filled with loosely rendered white clouds.

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Mountain Talk

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches

Dimensions: 56.2 x 76.5 cm

Description: A mountain peak rises from the centre of the work, painted in white with detail rendered in black. The sky is yellow, and is filled with loosely rendered white clouds.

Subject: landscape; mountains

Credit: Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.33

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Sister’s Snow

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.40

Description: Three white mountain peaks sit in the left, and are intersected with stripes of grey. The sky is painted in tones of red.

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Sister’s Snow

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Dimensions: 27.7 x 75.7 cm

Description: Three white mountain peaks sit in the left, and are intersected with stripes of grey. The sky is painted in tones of red.

Subject: landscape; mountains

Credit: Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.40

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Mountain Moon Talk

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.41

Description: A mountain peak rises from the bottom centre, rising from the mountain is a yellow wash which moves into a clouded sky. At the top centre is a mountain, and it is flanked by a dark sky with stars.

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Mountain Moon Talk

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Dimensions: 56.6 x 37.9 cm

Description: A mountain peak rises from the bottom centre, rising from the mountain is a yellow wash which moves into a clouded sky. At the top centre is a mountain, and it is flanked by a dark sky with stars.

Subject: landscape; mountains

Credit: Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.41

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Day Pause

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour and pearlescent acrylic on arches paper

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.47

Description: Hanging from the top centre are two bare branches, with red berries and snow hanging at the ends. The background of the work is painted with silver pealescent acrylic in dots to represent snow.

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Day Pause

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour and pearlescent acrylic on arches paper

Dimensions: 28.6 x 76.3 cm

Description: Hanging from the top centre are two bare branches, with red berries and snow hanging at the ends. The background of the work is painted with silver pealescent acrylic in dots to represent snow.

Subject: landscape; mountains

Credit: Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.47

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Bowl of Fire (Gros Morne, NL)

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Catalogue Number: SiR.05.51

Description: The foreground is a green rolling hill, behind which is a orange long mountain with the rays of a sun rising over the right side. The sky is a shade of yellow.

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Bowl of Fire (Gros Morne, NL)

Date: 2009

Medium: watercolour on arches paper

Dimensions: 28.3 x 76 cm

Description: The foreground is a green rolling hill, behind which is a orange long mountain with the rays of a sun rising over the right side. The sky is a shade of yellow.