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A close-up of "A New York City Summer" by Tim Lo Monaco: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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243 megapixels! A very large, beautiful photo print of the New York City skyline with the Empire State Building featured; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
243 megapixels! A very large, beautiful photo print of the New York City skyline with the Empire State Building featured; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
243 megapixels! A very large, beautiful photo print of the New York City skyline with the Empire State Building featured; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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A New York City Summer

243 MEGAPIXELS
243 megapixels! A very large, beautiful photo print of the New York City skyline with the Empire State Building featured; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
This photo is 1,060% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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A New York City Summer

243 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
1,060% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
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A New York City Summer

243 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Manhattan, New York City, New York

New York City is one of those cities where one must visit in order to grasp the size, density and vibrance. It puts things into perspective of how small we are on this earth. The city is alive and constantly changing. I think most New Yorkers would be able to spot tourists like myself from a mile away. I walked the streets staring upwards, in constant awe of the sheer size of the buildings around me.

The unmistakable building in this photo of the New York City skyline is the Empire State Building itself. Nearly 100 years old, the behemoth still stands taller than most buildings in Manhattan. At over 1200 feet tall, it permits us mere humans a birds-eye view of the world below. A chance to glimpse a moment in time of the ever-changing city and its occupants.

I currently live in Washington, D.C., where no building can be taller than the U.S. Capitol Building. Visiting New York City, it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of buildings as well as the number of skyscrapers. Using my telephoto lens, I shot 90 photos (5 rows of 18) on a very hot afternoon in July to capture the view with dense buildings as far as the eye can see. Behind all those windows are homes, offices, and everything in between where there is a story to be told. It all comes together making up the thriving New York City. This expansive north-facing view was shot near the Manhattan Bridge.

While it can be a bit chaotic walking the crowded streets of New York City, the cohesive whole of all of that craziness when viewed from above is something magical. This photo was shot just north of Chinatown, and includes views of the neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan, SoHo, NoHo, East Village, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Gramercy Park and everything that falls in-between.

This ultra-high resolution photo of New York City allows for making extremely large fine art prints and produces a hyper-realistic look unlike that of traditional fine art photography. It provides the viewer unrestricted access to the most intricate details of the scene. Looking at the iconic cityscape of the one and only New York City on the bustling island of Manhattan gives one an appreciation for the millions of things happening at once that make up one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the world.

Date & TimeJuly 29, 2023:  5:21pm - 6:02pm
LocationManhattan, New York City, New York
Coordinates40.716057, -73.996890
Focal Length200mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/320 sec
ISO400
Num of Exposures108
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Canvas print

Our ready-to-hang canvas prints are created using a specialty printer that carefully lays pigment inks down onto archival-quality fine art canvas material. The canvas is then stretched around a 1.5-inch-deep wood support structure to provide depth and elegance. Our canvas material has a delightfully matte finish that looks spectacular in any lighting conditions while retaining maximum vibrancy and contrast. Click here to learn more.

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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VAST Print™

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:

  • Frameless floating display: A hidden mounting brace on the rear gracefully "floats" the print off the wall for a sleek, modern look.
  • Framed display: The print is mounted inside one of our handcrafted 100% wood frames with a decorative separation between the print and the frame so that the print appears to be floating within the frame, providing depth and elegance to the finished photo.

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*Note: a non-glossy, satin matte coating is alternatively available on request.

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243 megapixels! A very large, beautiful photo print of the New York City skyline with the Empire State Building featured; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Paper print
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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Digital file

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.

Usage in most media formats*
Unlimited number of projects*
Worldwide, perpetual usage*
Not for use in merchandise for sale
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For a premium license that gives exclusivity, glass-related use in North America, or use in merchandise for sale, contact us.

Total Pixels242,773,926 px
Width19,083 px
Height12,722 px
Aspect Ratio1.5 : 1
Date & TimeJuly 29, 2023:  5:21pm - 6:02pm
LocationManhattan, New York City, New York
Coordinates40.716057, -73.996890
Focal Length200mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/320 sec
ISO400
Num of Exposures108

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 6x4 in
  • Marketing prints < 12x8 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 13x9 in
  • Marketing prints < 26x17 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
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50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 29x19 in
  • Marketing prints < 58x38 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 16 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 32 ft
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243 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 64x42 in
  • Marketing prints < 127x85 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 7 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 14 ft
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Large
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10 megapixels
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50 megapixels
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> 16 ft away
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full file
243 megapixels
< 64x42 in < 127x85 in if viewers will be
> 7 ft away
if viewers will be
> 14 ft away
Photo id: 11658