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At the height of summer, if the conditions are right, Lower Manhattan's west-facing skyline perfectly reflects the setting sun. In these moments, the financial capital of the world radiates with a beautiful golden hue.
On the 2016 summer solstice, I traveled across the Hudson River to Jersey City with the goal of capturing this phenomenon. The western horizon was thick with humidity, leading to the possibility of a spectacularly saturated sunset, a requisite element for a great reflection.
The sun dipped low on the horizon and the western sky shone its brightly golden hues onto the Manhattan facades. Meanwhile, the eastern sky behind Manhattan remained a beautiful blue, providing a perfectly contrasting backdrop to the skyline.
Knowing how little time there was before the brightness of the reflection would dwindle, I quickly operated my gimbal camera equipment, exposing the 98 photos that would later be stitched together to create this VAST photo.
At 1,349 megapixels, the image has numerous details to explore. Close inspection reveals parties on the yachts in the harbor - the same yachts and harbor featured in countless films that portray Wall Street luxury. Aiding the composition of the photo is a striking symmetry in the sky, with all of the leading lines and weight of the photo directing your attention to One World Trade Center.
Personally, my favorite detail is 3 World Trade Center actively under construction, representing new growth and the ever-progressing nature of the New York skyline.
Date & Time | June 20, 2016: 8:07pm |
Location | Downtown Manhattan, New York City |
Coordinates | 40.715990, -74.031400 |
Focal Length | 188mm |
Aperture | f/5 |
Shutter | 1/100 |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 98 |
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Its resolution is 6,320% greater than a typical photo. Click on the boxes below to zoom in.
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A VAST Print™ represents the pinnacle of the photographic medium. Each print is a true photograph created specifically for you using light-sensitive paper exposed in a darkroom with the industry's highest precision exposure technique. Your print is then sealed with a shine-enhancing protective glossy coating*, adhered to a sturdy aluminum composite backing, and finished in one of two ready-to-hang formats:
*Note: a non-glossy, satin matte coating is alternatively available on request.
Due to their record-setting resolutions, VAST photos are the most versatile images ever created, with the quality necessary to look great at any size and in any project. Purchasing one of our standard royalty-free licenses provides you with the digital file at your choice of resolution and a permit to use it for most types of projects. Click here to learn more.
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Total Pixels | 1,349,479,176 px |
Width | 51,951 px |
Height | 25,976 px |
Aspect Ratio | 2 : 1 |
Date & Time | June 20, 2016: 8:07pm |
Location | Downtown Manhattan, New York City |
Coordinates | 40.715990, -74.031400 |
Focal Length | 188mm |
Aperture | f/5 |
Shutter | 1/100 |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 98 |
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