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A close-up of "Boston Longfellow Bridge and Clouds" by Chris Blake: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.

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663 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Longfellow Bridge in Boston over the Charles River; photograph created by Chris Blake in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Chris Blake

Boston Longfellow Bridge and Clouds

663 MEGAPIXELS

This photo is 3,060% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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Boston Longfellow Bridge and Clouds

Chris Blake

663 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
3,060% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Boston Longfellow Bridge and Clouds

Chris Blake

663 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Longfellow Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts

This image of the Longfellow Bridge in Boston was taken from the Cambridge side of the river. The Longfellow is a landmark of Boston, construction began in 1900 and first opened to traffic in 1906. The bridge allowed for automobile traffic and was built with streetcar tracks along one side. Today those tracks are traveled by the MBTA Redline. Unfortunately over the next 100 years the bridge fell into disrepair. It wasn’t until 2013 when a three year long reconstruction plan, along with a $255 million dollar budget would allow for a major overhaul to begin. Luckily they were able to address the significant structural issues while maintaining the historic character of one of Boston’s most important historic bridges. The bridge has also been called the “salt and pepper shaker bridge” after the 4 granite towers you can see in the photo, all 4 towers were part of the restoration project.

Beyond the bridge you can see Back Bay with the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Buildings towering over the city below. The Berkeley Building, affectionately known as the “Old John Hancock Building,” can be seen just to the left of the John Hancock tower. The Berkeley Building is best known for its lighted weather beacon. A 65 foot tall tower that was installed on the roof in 1950.

This VAST photo was created on a cold and stormy spring night in Boston. I had to be quick taking the 36 photos that compromise this VAST image. The clouds were moving quickly and the light was changing by the minute.

Date & Time	April 10, 2022: 6:25pm - 6:30pm
Location	Longfellow Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts
Coordinates	42.360081, -71.058884
Focal Length	125mm
Aperture	F/16
Shutter	0.5, 1, 2 sec
ISO	400
Num of Exposures	36

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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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Frameless floating display: A hidden mounting brace on the rear gracefully "floats" the print off the wall for a sleek, modern look.
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Laser-exposed at a truly unprecedented 610ppi resolution

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Designed to meet the most demanding standards for color-permanence set by leading museums

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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

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Total Pixels	662,986,228 px
Width	37,846 px
Height	17,518 px
Aspect Ratio	2.16 : 1
Date & Time	April 10, 2022: 6:25pm - 6:30pm
Location	Longfellow Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts
Coordinates	42.360081, -71.058884
Focal Length	125mm
Aperture	F/16
Shutter	0.5, 1, 2 sec
ISO	400
Num of Exposures	36

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small

2 megapixels

Fine art prints < 7x3 in
Marketing prints < 14x6 in
Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens

medium

10 megapixels

Fine art prints < 15x7 in
Marketing prints < 31x14 in
Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens

large

50 megapixels

Fine art prints < 35x16 in
Marketing prints < 69x32 in
Large murals viewed from > 13 ft
Massive murals viewed from > 26 ft

huge

250 megapixels

Fine art prints < 77x36 in
Marketing prints < 155x72 in
Large murals viewed from > 6 ft
Massive murals viewed from > 12 ft

full file

663 megapixels

Fine art prints < 126x58 in
Marketing prints < 252x117 in
Large murals viewed from > 4 ft
Massive murals viewed from > 7 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	< 7x3 in	< 14x6 in			less than full-screen use	low-resolution screens
medium 10 megapixels	< 15x7 in	< 31x14 in			full-screen use	high-resolution screens
large 50 megapixels	< 35x16 in	< 69x32 in	if viewers will be > 13 ft away	if viewers will be > 26 ft away
huge 250 megapixels	< 77x36 in	< 155x72 in	if viewers will be > 6 ft away	if viewers will be > 12 ft away
full file 663 megapixels	< 126x58 in	< 252x117 in	if viewers will be > 4 ft away	if viewers will be > 7 ft away