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A close-up of "Mono Lake Morning" by Chris Blake: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.
166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.
166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.
166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.
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Mono Lake Morning

166 MEGAPIXELS

166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.

This photo is 690% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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Mono Lake Morning

166 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
690% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Mono Lake, one of California's oldest lakes, is a surreal and otherworldly destination nestled at the edge of the Sierra Nevada. Known for its unique limestone formations called "tufas," this hypersaline lake has been a source of inspiration for centuries. These tufas, created by the interaction of freshwater springs and the lake’s alkaline waters, rise like sculptures from the water, adding an ethereal quality to the landscape.

This photograph captures the lake just after sunrise, when the first golden light of morning kissed the tufas. The entire scene is bathed in a warm, almost dreamlike yellow glow, while the tranquil surface of the lake reflects the brilliance of the light. Beyond the lake, the majestic peaks of the Sierra Nevada rise in the distance, grounding the image in its dramatic, natural setting.

The interplay of the warm tones, the stillness of the water, and the rugged backdrop of the Sierras creates a moment of profound serenity. This ultra-high-resolution image invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the textures and details of one of the most extraordinary places in the American West.

Date & TimeAugust 30, 2021:  8:38am
LocationMono Lake, California
Coordinates38.016500, -119.034700
Focal Length135mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/90
ISO50
Num of Exposures9

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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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166 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of Mono Lake at sunrise; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in California.
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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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Usage in most media formats*
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Width17,766 px
Height9,370 px
Aspect Ratio1.9 : 1
Date & TimeAugust 30, 2021:  8:38am
LocationMono Lake, California
Coordinates38.016500, -119.034700
Focal Length135mm
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/90
ISO50
Num of Exposures9

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 6x3 in
  • Marketing prints < 13x7 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 15x8 in
  • Marketing prints < 29x15 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 32x17 in
  • Marketing prints < 65x34 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 14 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 28 ft
full file
166 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 59x31 in
  • Marketing prints < 118x62 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 8 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 15 ft
Fine art
prints
(300ppi)
Marketing
prints
(150ppi)
Large
murals
(~20x8 ft)
Massive
murals
(~40x16 ft)
Use on
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Digital
device
wallpapers
small
2 megapixels
< 6x3 in < 13x7 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 15x8 in < 29x15 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 32x17 in < 65x34 in if viewers will be
> 14 ft away
if viewers will be
> 28 ft away
full file
166 megapixels
< 59x31 in < 118x62 in if viewers will be
> 8 ft away
if viewers will be
> 15 ft away
Photo id: 12043