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A close-up of "Akaka Falls Hawaii: Cropped" by Jim Tarpo: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.
194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.
194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.
194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.
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Jim Tarpo

Akaka Falls Hawaii: Cropped

194 MEGAPIXELS

194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.

This photo is 820% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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Akaka Falls Hawaii: Cropped

194 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
820% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Hawaii is known for many beautiful natural scenes. One of the most spectacular is the 442-foot-tall Akaka Falls waterfall. My goal was to capture a VAST photo of the falls surrounded by the lush green vegetation Hawaii is known for.

On this particular day, the volume of water falling was somewhat diminished, leading to more distinct patterns in the falls becoming visible – something I prefer over an overflowing waterfall that just becomes a monotonous wall of white. When this low-water-flow situation is paired with long-exposure photography, the result is an image that has silky smooth water patterns cascading down the rocks, creating fascinating patterns that draw viewers’ eyes.

Adding to the allure of this VAST photo is the rainbow that appears at the base of the falls. Hawaii is such a magically beautiful place and this rainbow is further testament to that.

My goal with this VAST photo was to ensure I captured that magical feeling with as much detail and resolution as I could. The resulting image is nearly 200 megapixels, leading to strikingly high-quality prints that I can take great pride in.

Date & TimeJune 21, 2017:  2:15pm
LocationHonomu, Hawaii
Coordinates19.856000, -155.152000
Focal Length70mm
Aperturef/16
Shutter1/15
ISO64
Num of Exposures24

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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

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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194 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a tropical waterfall in a jungle; nature photograph print created by Jim Tarpo in Honomu, Hawaii.
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

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Usage in most media formats*
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Width16,338 px
Height11,850 px
Aspect Ratio1.38 : 1
Date & TimeJune 21, 2017:  2:15pm
LocationHonomu, Hawaii
Coordinates19.856000, -155.152000
Focal Length70mm
Aperturef/16
Shutter1/15
ISO64
Num of Exposures24

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 6x4 in
  • Marketing prints < 11x8 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 12x9 in
  • Marketing prints < 25x18 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 28x20 in
  • Marketing prints < 55x40 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 17 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 33 ft
full file
194 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 54x40 in
  • Marketing prints < 109x79 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 8 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 17 ft
Fine art
prints
(300ppi)
Marketing
prints
(150ppi)
Large
murals
(~20x8 ft)
Massive
murals
(~40x16 ft)
Use on
webpages
Digital
device
wallpapers
small
2 megapixels
< 6x4 in < 11x8 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 12x9 in < 25x18 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 28x20 in < 55x40 in if viewers will be
> 17 ft away
if viewers will be
> 33 ft away
full file
194 megapixels
< 54x40 in < 109x79 in if viewers will be
> 8 ft away
if viewers will be
> 17 ft away
Photo id: 10419