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1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California.
1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California.
1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California.
1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California.
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Morning Calm

1,037 MEGAPIXELS
1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California.
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Morning Calm

1,037 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
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Morning Calm

1,037 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California

Mid-morning calm in the Giant Kelp Forest at San Clemente Island, the Southernmost island in California’s Channel Island group. This extreme-resolution image emphasizes the natural beauty and diversity of marine life within a California Giant Kelp Forest.

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. Growing up to a foot a day, the kelp plants anchor themselves to rocks on the ocean bottom and grow straight up to the surface, 50-100 feet tall. As it grows even taller, the tops of the plants can float on the surface and spread out, adding many more feet in total length.

The kelp plants are typically grouped together in a large underwater forest, creating a home for a variety of species endemic to this vibrant and dynamic environment. Sunlight filtering through the water adds a dappled, blue-green glow, enhancing the serene and mystical quality of the oceanic setting. The overall effect is a lush and tranquil underwater landscape, teeming with marine life and natural beauty.

Date & TimeOctober 2012:  
LocationSan Clemente Island, Channels Islands, California
Coordinates32.819302, -118.343634
Focal Length20mm
Aperturef/16
Shutter1/100
ISO400
Num of Exposures2642
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Produced using a specialty, large-format fine art printer operating at 300ppi resolution—the gold standard for sharpness
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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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1,037 megapixels! A very high resolution, panorama photo of an underwater scene with kelp, fish, and sea lions; gigapixel photograph created by Jim Hellemn in San Clemente Island, Channels Islands, 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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