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A close-up of "Big City Lights" by Phil Crawshay: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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1,160 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the New York City skyline that can be used as a wallpaper; photograph created by Phil Crawshay in Weehawken, New Jersey.
1,160 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the New York City skyline that can be used as a wallpaper; photograph created by Phil Crawshay in Weehawken, New Jersey.
1,160 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the New York City skyline that can be used as a wallpaper; photograph created by Phil Crawshay in Weehawken, New Jersey.
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Big City Lights

1,160 MEGAPIXELS
1,160 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the New York City skyline that can be used as a wallpaper; photograph created by Phil Crawshay in Weehawken, New Jersey.
This photo is 5,420% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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Big City Lights

1,160 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
5,420% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
Scroll to learn more.

I often find a strange irony in photographing a city skyline from another state. The view of New York City from New Jersey is to me one of the most expansive so I purposely booked a hotel right at my chosen location to make sure I could get just the right shot. After 2 failed attempts due to high winds and rain I got lucky on the 3rd try with little to no wind, which is such an important factor when shooting at such a long focal length as the slightest gust can blur the image. There are 112 images that make up the final image and each location has to be shot when the camera is completely stable whilst also taking into consideration how long it will take before the light changes too much. It took it’s time but the end result was well worth it.

Date & TimeOctober 17, 2019:  5:41pm - 5:55pm
LocationNew York, New York
Coordinates40.773975, -74.009918
Focal Length170mm
Aperturef/5.6
Shutter1/3 sec
ISO160
Num of Exposures112

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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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1,160 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the New York City skyline that can be used as a wallpaper; photograph created by Phil Crawshay in Weehawken, New Jersey.
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
Not for use laminated in or onto glass in North America
Non-exclusive (i.e. we may license the photo to others)

For a premium license that gives exclusivity, glass-related use in North America, or use in merchandise for sale, contact us.

Total Pixels1,159,683,000 px
Width67,228 px
Height17,250 px
Aspect Ratio3.9 : 1
Date & TimeOctober 17, 2019:  5:41pm - 5:55pm
LocationNew York, New York
Coordinates40.773975, -74.009918
Focal Length170mm
Aperturef/5.6
Shutter1/3 sec
ISO160
Num of Exposures112

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Here are some rough guidelines for this specific photo:

small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 9x2 in
  • Marketing prints < 19x5 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 21x5 in
  • Marketing prints < 42x11 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 47x12 in
  • Marketing prints < 93x24 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 15 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 31 ft
huge
250 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 104x27 in
  • Marketing prints < 208x53 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 7 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 14 ft
colossal
1000 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 208x53 in
  • Marketing prints < 416x107 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 3 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 7 ft
full file
1160 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 224x58 in
  • Marketing prints < 448x115 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 3 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 6 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
< 9x2 in < 19x5 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 21x5 in < 42x11 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 47x12 in < 93x24 in if viewers will be
> 15 ft away
if viewers will be
> 31 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
< 104x27 in < 208x53 in if viewers will be
> 7 ft away
if viewers will be
> 14 ft away
colossal
1,000 megapixels
< 208x53 in < 416x107 in if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
if viewers will be
> 7 ft away
full file
1,160 megapixels
< 224x58 in < 448x115 in if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
if viewers will be
> 6 ft away
Photo id: 10575