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1,703 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the NYC skyline in winter snow; cityscape sunrise fine art photo created by Dan Piech in New York City.
1,703 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the NYC skyline in winter snow; cityscape sunrise fine art photo created by Dan Piech in New York City.
1,703 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the NYC skyline in winter snow; cityscape sunrise fine art photo created by Dan Piech in New York City.
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January Dawn

1,703 MEGAPIXELS
1,703 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the NYC skyline in winter snow; cityscape sunrise fine art photo created by Dan Piech in New York City.
This photo is 8,010% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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January Dawn

1,703 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
8,010% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
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January Dawn

1,703 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Manhattan, New York City

The most beautiful sunrises come on the heels of winter storms. This early-January morning in New York City was no exception.

I was atop one of the tallest buildings between downtown and midtown Manhattan with a unique vantage point straight down 6th avenue as the first rays of light began to illuminate the night sky. A major winter storm had just swiftly blown off to the east. In its wake, a layer of fresh white powder glistened on the sidewalks, rooftops, and streets of the sleeping city that stretched before me.

The sky began to glow with a beautiful, subdued peach-pink hue, casting the entire city in a heavenly light. Complementing this were the typically-drab rooftops that were now now shining with their thick coats of bright white snow. It was a sublime winter scene, the likes of which few New Yorkers have ever witnessed from as stunning a vantage point.

I began meticulously exposing the dozens of images that comprise this VAST Photo while a handful of cars meandered up 6th avenue, some early-risers strolled down the West Village's sidewalks, and plumes of steam danced from faraway rooftops. The storm had quieted some of the usual activity, so the city was even more peaceful than it normally is on a Sunday morning. The relative stillness of the scene (for New York's standards) was calming and eased the VAST photo creation process.

As one of the highest resolution fine art photographs created in history, the detail contained in this photo is truly stunning. Structures that are over 10 miles away, like the George Washington Bridge, are clearly visible, as are small details like the stars on the multitude of American flags that dot the skyline. Hours can be spent exploring the detailed facades of iconic New York towers as well as hundreds of less famous but equally interesting buildings.

More important to me than creating an image of this unparalleled quality, however, was capturing the serenely comforting feeling of watching the city awaken under a pristine snow blanket and a warm sunrise: an iconic January dawn.

Date & TimeJanuary 8, 2017:  7:28am
LocationManhattan, New York City
Coordinates40.725494, -74.005367
Focal Length227mm
Aperturef/8
Shutter1/4
ISO100
Num of Exposures54

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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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1,703 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the NYC skyline in winter snow; cityscape sunrise fine art photo created by Dan Piech in New York City.
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
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For a premium license that gives exclusivity, glass-related use in North America, or use in merchandise for sale, contact us.

Total Pixels1,703,111,093 px
Width71,719 px
Height23,747 px
Aspect Ratio3.02 : 1
Date & TimeJanuary 8, 2017:  7:28am
LocationManhattan, New York City
Coordinates40.725494, -74.005367
Focal Length227mm
Aperturef/8
Shutter1/4
ISO100
Num of Exposures54

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 8x3 in
  • Marketing prints < 16x5 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 18x6 in
  • Marketing prints < 37x12 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 41x14 in
  • Marketing prints < 82x27 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 14 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 27 ft
huge
250 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 92x30 in
  • Marketing prints < 183x61 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 6 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 12 ft
colossal
1000 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 183x61 in
  • Marketing prints < 366x121 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 3 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 6 ft
full file
1703 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 239x79 in
  • Marketing prints < 478x158 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 2 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 5 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
< 8x3 in < 16x5 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 18x6 in < 37x12 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 41x14 in < 82x27 in if viewers will be
> 14 ft away
if viewers will be
> 27 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
< 92x30 in < 183x61 in if viewers will be
> 6 ft away
if viewers will be
> 12 ft away
colossal
1,000 megapixels
< 183x61 in < 366x121 in if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
if viewers will be
> 6 ft away
full file
1,703 megapixels
< 239x79 in < 478x158 in if viewers will be
> 2 ft away
if viewers will be
> 5 ft away
Photo id: 10207