This photo is 400% higher resolution than a typical photo.
Scroll to learn more.
SHOP
This
105 MEGAPIXEL
VAST photo is
PERFECTLY SHARP
even at very large print sizes.
Select a product:
Select a frame:
Select a file size:
with frame:
Select a size:
LIMITED EDITION* OF
STANDARD LICENSE:
Royalty-free usage*
Unlimited projects & formats*
Worldwide, perpetual usage*
No use in merchandise for sale
Non-exclusive
For a premium license, contact us
Add to cart:
FREE SHIPPING FOR LIMITED TIME
30-day return policy
Add to wishlist
This photo is
400% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
Scroll to learn more.
Days Gone By
105 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Saskatchewan, Canada
This photograph was really the start of two areas of focus in my photographic journey. It was one of the first large-scale panoramic images I produced and was also the start of my serious pursuit of grand scenes that included rural abandonment.
On a multi-day exploring trip across the Canadian prairies, I found this location on a rainy evening in June. The grass was green and lush and the setting was surreal. Never would I have imagined finding such perfect placement of all things rural from days gone by: a cute little abandoned house, a lone tree, a rundown shed, and, most amazingly, a perfectly positioned old red pickup truck parked out front. With heavy rains, I could only marvel at the scene as photography was out of the question.
And with that began another common occurrence with many of my photos, having to return to the same location some time later. With commitments elsewhere, I was forced to move on from the location on that rainy day in June. But I thought about the location constantly and at the first opportunity, about 5 weeks later, I headed out on the five-hour drive it would take me to be there again.
I arrived in late afternoon to find the heat of summer had parched all the grass except for a few areas sheltered by the old red pickup. I set up the special equipment I would need to create this VAST photo, waited for the sun to start its run toward the horizon, and captured this wonderful scene.
As night fell, I decided to stay on location and sleep in my vehicle, so I could try to capture sunrise as well. I still remember that very hot night with temperatures in the 90s and with clouds of mosquitos so thick that opening a window was not an option. After a sleepless and dehydrating night, sunrise came but, in the end, it was not as impressive as the previous sunset. But no matter, it occurred to me that I was probably the first person in 50 years to spend the night on this little farm. I felt a real connection to the place.
As I headed home, I was very excited to get to work on assembling the images for what I hoped would be a great photo. As it turned out, this photo was my entry point into creating very large resolution images and the start of my hunt for similarly iconic, grand, rural settings ever since.
| Date & Time | August 3, 2007: 8:55pm |
| Location | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Coordinates | 51.474766, -109.167953 |
| Focal Length | 45mm |
| Aperture | f16 |
| Shutter | 1/8 |
| ISO | 100 |
| Num of Exposures | 50 |
VAST photos are the highest resolution photos ever made.
Learn more
This is not an ordinary photograph.
Its resolution is 400% greater than a typical photo. Click on the boxes below to zoom in.
Here are more photos from Scott Dimond's Prairie Remnant series. Click here to view them all.
Follow us for the latest beautiful VAST photos:
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
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.
*Note: a non-glossy, satin matte coating is alternatively available on request.
Certificate of authenticity
with artist signature
affixed to the back
with artist signature
affixed to the back
Mounting brace floats the display
off the wall by 3/4 inch
Metal back
Paper print
Shine-enhancing
protective coating
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
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
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.
| Width | 20,083 px |
| Height | 5,221 px |
| Aspect Ratio | 3.85 : 1 |
| Date & Time | August 3, 2007: 8:55pm |
| Location | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Coordinates | 51.474766, -109.167953 |
| Focal Length | 45mm |
| Aperture | f16 |
| Shutter | 1/8 |
| ISO | 100 |
| Num of Exposures | 50 |
How much resolution do I need?
Here are some rough guidelines for this specific photo:
SIMILAR VAST PHOTOS
×
![]()
Join The VAST Insider newsletter for exclusive discounts, access to unreleased VAST photos, invites to private viewings, and more. Subscribe today and receive a 10% discount code!
Photo id: 10223