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A close-up of "Above Manhattan B&W" by Tim Lo Monaco: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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Tim Lo Monaco

Above Manhattan B&W

416 MEGAPIXELS

416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

This photo is 1,880% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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Above Manhattan B&W

416 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
1,880% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Portrait photo of Tim Lo Monaco, a VAST photographer
Tim Lo Monaco

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.

Millions of people call this incredible city home. I never tire of exploring the streets and sites hidden in plain view in my own 7 ft wide print hanging in my home. Just as impressive as the view is the Empire State Building itself. Nearly 100 years old, the behemoth still stands taller than most buildings in Manhattan and is beautiful in its own right. 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 took this photo on an early fall morning from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. That was an experience in itself. I grew up across the river from Washington, D.C. where no building can be taller than the U.S. Capitol Building. Standing atop the Empire State Building, it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by the grandeur of the bustling city. I knew I wanted to capture the entire view with the skyscrapers as far as I could see. Using my mid-range telephoto lens, I shot 28 photos (two rows of 14). Each input image was a blend of three exposures so I could pick up some detail in the deep shadows cast by the skyscrapers. Above Manhattan, I grew 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 & TimeNovember 11, 2013:  9:25am - 9:28am
LocationEmpire State Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Coordinates40.748428, -73.985655
Focal Length90mm
Aperturef/10
Shutter1/500 sec - 1/125 sec
ISO320
Num of Exposures28

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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

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Created using materials and methods that exceed the rigorous technical standards required to achieve the prized "giclée" industry rating

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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:

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416 megapixels! A very high resolution, black & white aerial photo of New York City; cityscape photograph created by Tim Lo Monaco at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
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Shine-enhancing
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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

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Width37,266 px
Height11,164 px
Aspect Ratio3.34 : 1
Date & TimeNovember 11, 2013:  9:25am - 9:28am
LocationEmpire State Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Coordinates40.748428, -73.985655
Focal Length90mm
Aperturef/10
Shutter1/500 sec - 1/125 sec
ISO320
Num of Exposures28

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small
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  • Marketing prints < 17x5 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
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  • Marketing prints < 39x12 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
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large
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  • Marketing prints < 86x26 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 14 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 28 ft
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250 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 96x29 in
  • Marketing prints < 193x58 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 6 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 13 ft
full file
416 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 124x37 in
  • Marketing prints < 248x74 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 5 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 10 ft
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prints
(150ppi)		 Large
murals
(~20x8 ft)		 Massive
murals
(~40x16 ft)		 Use on
webpages		 Digital
device
wallpapers
small
2 megapixels
 < 9x3 in < 17x5 in less than
full-screen use		 low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
 < 19x6 in < 39x12 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
 < 43x13 in < 86x26 in if viewers will be
> 14 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 28 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
 < 96x29 in < 193x58 in if viewers will be
> 6 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 13 ft away
full file
416 megapixels
 < 124x37 in < 248x74 in if viewers will be
> 5 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 10 ft away

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