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3,530 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock; photograph created by John Freeman in Allenspark, Colorado.
3,530 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock; photograph created by John Freeman in Allenspark, Colorado.
3,530 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock; photograph created by John Freeman in Allenspark, Colorado.
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John Freeman

Early Light at the Chapel on the Rock

3,530 MEGAPIXELS
3,530 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock; photograph created by John Freeman in Allenspark, Colorado.
This photo is 16,710% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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Early Light at the Chapel on the Rock

3,530 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
16,710% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
Scroll to learn more.

Early Light at the Chapel on the Rock

3,530 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock, Allenspark, Colorado
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John Freeman

The iconic "Chapel on the Rock" in the early morning light.

Saint Malo’s Chapel on the Rock in Allenspark, Colorado is a nearly 100-year-old functioning Catholic church built atop a riveting rock formation. It is operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver and remains an important fixture in Colorado history.

The Chapel was first conceived in 1916 by Monsignor Joseph Bosetti, who happened across the rocky area where the church would later be built and was inspired by Matthew 16:19, which states, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Monsignor Bosetti did just that, though lack of money delayed construction.

After 20 years of struggles, the land was donated to the monsignor by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Malo, after whom the Chapel was named. Construction finished in 1936, and in 1999 Boulder County officially designated it a historical landmark.

The Chapel on the Rock is located at Camp St. Malo. And the chapel’s official name is St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.

In 2011, the 60,000 square foot St. Malo conference and retreat center behind the church was burned to the ground in a fire, but thankfully the Chapel on the Rock survived untouched. Then in 2013, the 100 year rains produced massive flooding and created a devastating 5.0 mile landslide. The mud and rocks slid ferociously down Mount Meeker to the foot of the chapel, destroying the land and the historic Pope John Paul II Trail, but once again sparing the church.

Date & TimeJune 5, 2021:  5:36am - 5:45am
LocationSaint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock, Allenspark, Colorado
Coordinates40.246818, -105.535243
Focal Length300mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/15 sec.
ISO400
Num of Exposures822

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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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3,530 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock; photograph created by John Freeman in Allenspark, Colorado.
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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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Total Pixels3,529,890,999 px
Width86,553 px
Height40,783 px
Aspect Ratio2.12 : 1
Date & TimeJune 5, 2021:  5:36am - 5:45am
LocationSaint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock, Allenspark, Colorado
Coordinates40.246818, -105.535243
Focal Length300mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/15 sec.
ISO400
Num of Exposures822

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  • Marketing prints < 69x32 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 13 ft
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250 megapixels
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  • Marketing prints < 154x72 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 6 ft
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  • Fine art prints < 154x72 in
  • Marketing prints < 307x145 in
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  • Massive murals viewed from > 6 ft
full file
3530 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 289x136 in
  • Marketing prints < 577x272 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 2 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 3 ft
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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
 < 34x16 in < 69x32 in if viewers will be
> 13 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 27 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
 < 77x36 in < 154x72 in if viewers will be
> 6 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 12 ft away
colossal
1,000 megapixels
 < 154x72 in < 307x145 in if viewers will be
> 3 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 6 ft away
full file
3,530 megapixels
 < 289x136 in < 577x272 in if viewers will be
> 2 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
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