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One of my passions lately, called the Awaken project, has been exploring little-known locations that have rarely, if ever, been professionally photographed. My goal is to encourage residents of these areas to explore and love their backyards.
During this journey, I have come across countless spectacular scenes. But this one stands out for distilling so many of the things that make California special.
However, the scene rarely looks like this; it is often hazy, smoky, and hot, making it impossible to photograph these faraway scenes. Even on the few crisp days, the skies are often clear, the hills golden brown for most of the year, and the peaks snow-free. This past winter, there was perhaps only one suitable day in the entire year to capture this scene. Being a meteorologist, I knew this in advance, and headed out for a few nights to check it out and explore the area. On my second night, sure enough, this happened.
This image is part of my Awaken series, which showcases the beauty of little-known areas, with the goal of inspiring locals to explore and love our backyard. As of the time of publishing, there is no other image like this in existence. There will undoubtedly be attempts to duplicate it, but few will succeed with the conditions and method required for a large print. As with most images in the Awaken series, serious buyers may choose to have the location revealed to them. I hope you enjoy it!
| Date & Time | December 31, 2021: 4:11pm |
| Location | California |
| Coordinates | 37.815252, -122.436937 |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Aperture | f/9 |
| Shutter | 1/250 sec |
| ISO | 200 |
| Num of Exposures | 6 |
Canvas print
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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
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.
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Mounting brace floats the display
off the wall by 3/4 inch
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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
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Usage in most media formats*
Unlimited number of projects
Worldwide, perpetual usage
Not for use in products for sale
No use laminated in or onto glass
Non-exclusive
For a premium license that provides exclusivity, glass-related use, or use in products for sale, contact us.
| Total Pixels | 106,913,072 px |
| Width | 18,613 px |
| Height | 5,744 px |
| Aspect Ratio | 3.24 : 1 |
| Date & Time | December 31, 2021: 4:11pm |
| Location | California |
| Coordinates | 37.815252, -122.436937 |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Aperture | f/9 |
| Shutter | 1/250 sec |
| ISO | 200 |
| Num of Exposures | 6 |
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