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5,868 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a stream, waterfall, and rocks; fine art nature photo created by Steve Webster in Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada.
5,868 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a stream, waterfall, and rocks; fine art nature photo created by Steve Webster in Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada.
5,868 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a stream, waterfall, and rocks; fine art nature photo created by Steve Webster in Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada.
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Red Rock Canyon #3

5,868 MEGAPIXELS
5,868 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a stream, waterfall, and rocks; fine art nature photo created by Steve Webster in Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada.
This photo is 27,840% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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Red Rock Canyon #3

5,868 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
27,840% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
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Red Rock Canyon #3

5,868 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada

In the heart of Waterton Lakes National Park (located in the province of Alberta, Canada) a small glacier stream has quietly and steadily, over eons of time, cut a deep valley through an iron rich vein of red stone. This place is aptly named Red Rock Canyon and it's my favourite place in the world.

In July 2017 I spent a week in Waterton, specifically photographing the few miles of steep canyon walls colored in a beautiful red hue. I don't usually make color photos - my real passion is black and white - but with a landscape of such striking colors as Red Rock Canyon, a color photograph is needed.

Making VAST photos here is particularly challenging due mostly to the temperature of the water, which comes from local glaciers, making it freezing cold! I wear full wetsuit pants with built in socks when shooting here as it's impossible to stand in the water for more than few seconds otherwise. If you fall into the water you better get out quick as hypothermia will get you within a few minutes. The beauty and seclusion of the canyon along with the cold, clear fresh water (which is the best tasting water in the world) provide for an absolutely beautiful experience.

My tripod was set up in the middle of the stream making it necessary for me to stand in the ice cold water for the duration of the more than 700 individual exposures. This is a truly massive image, filled with an incredible amount of rich detail and textures that a viewer could spend hours exploring.

Date & TimeJuly 6, 2017:  6:15am
LocationWaterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada
Coordinates49.133228, -114.026118
Focal Length200mm
Aperturef/22
Shutter1/125 - 3 sec
ISO400
Num of Exposures691

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Produced using a specialty, large-format fine art printer operating at 300ppi resolution—the gold standard for sharpness
Printed onto heavyweight, 100% acid-free fine art canvas to preserve color-accuracy and longevity
Created using materials and methods that exceed the rigorous technical standards required to achieve the prized "giclée" industry rating
Designed to meet the most demanding standards for color-permanence set by leading museums
Handmade by award-winning master printmakers with over 4 decades of experience
Optionally accompanied by your choice of elegant floater frame available in a variety of trims
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  • Frameless floating display: A hidden mounting brace on the rear gracefully "floats" the print off the wall for a sleek, modern look.
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5,868 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a stream, waterfall, and rocks; fine art nature photo created by Steve Webster in Red Rock Canyon, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada.
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Shine-enhancing
protective coating
Laser-exposed at a truly unprecedented 610ppi resolution
Created using fine art paper with a specialty emulsion enabling unsurpassed micro-contrast, ultra-bright whites, and deep blacks
Printed with a chromogenic process that produces "continuous tones" of silky smooth color (other printers use noticeable dots of ink)
Sealed between an extra-thick, shine-enhancing protective coating and a sturdy aluminum composite backing for a sleek look
Award-winning product quality recognized industry-wide
Designed to meet the most demanding standards for color-permanence set by leading museums
Handmade by certified master printmakers with over 4 decades of experience
Hand-signed by the artist and accompanied by our digitally-enhanced, holographic certificate of authenticity
Optionally accompanied by your choice of elegant floater frame available in a variety of trims
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Total Pixels5,867,980,556 px
Width81,859 px
Height71,684 px
Aspect Ratio1.14 : 1
Date & TimeJuly 6, 2017:  6:15am
LocationWaterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada
Coordinates49.133228, -114.026118
Focal Length200mm
Aperturef/22
Shutter1/125 - 3 sec
ISO400
Num of Exposures691

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5868 megapixels
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  • Massive murals viewed from > 3 ft
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10 megapixels
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250 megapixels
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> 8 ft away
if viewers will be
> 16 ft away
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1,000 megapixels
< 113x99 in < 225x197 in if viewers will be
> 4 ft away
if viewers will be
> 8 ft away
full file
5,868 megapixels
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> 2 ft away
if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
Photo id: 10295