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874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.
874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.
874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.
874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.
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Dan Piech

Snowdrift

874 MEGAPIXELS

874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.

This photo is 4,060% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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Snowdrift

874 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
4,060% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Snowdrift

874 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
New York Botanical Garden, New York City

Portrait photo of Dan Piech, a VAST photographer artist creating very high resolution fine art photos of cityscapes and landscapes
Dan Piech

Every spring, the "Snowdrift" species of Crabapple tree puts on a magical show, blooming with a canopy of brilliant white petals. Shortly thereafter, the namesake of the tree becomes readily apparent as flurries of the radiant blossoms gracefully float to the ground surrounding the tree.

A perfect specimen of one of these Snowdrift trees can be found anchoring the Crabapple Collection in the New York Botanical Garden. My goal was to photograph this particular tree at the peak of its splendor, from directly underneath its idyllic canopy. So, on a pleasantly warm April day, I headed to the garden with the equipment for creating a VAST photo in tow.

As I began preparing the gear under the twisting limbs of the tree, a light breeze picked up, rustling the branches just enough to shower me with falling petals. The thinly overcast sky provided the perfect conditions for a soft, balanced light to fill the scene without casting harsh shadows. Additionally, to my surprise, very few other people were present, allowing me to reverently appreciate the beauty of the moment in relative solitude.

Over the course of the next hour, I meticulously exposed the 72 individual frames required to create this 874-megapixel VAST photo. Meanwhile, the gentle breeze carried a melody from an ensemble of dancing songbirds as well as a fragrant aroma from a patch of nearby spring flowers.

As one of the highest resolution fine art photographs ever created, this VAST photo captures this sublime springtime scene in exquisite detail. This detail enables every last blossom, leaf, and twist of bark to be rendered with exceptional clarity, even on very large format prints. Such a uniquely magical show from such a perfect "Snowdrift" tree like this demands to be captured and displayed with such attention to detail, care, and quality.

Date & TimeApril 27, 2017:  1:02pm
LocationNew York Botanical Garden, New York City
Coordinates40.859226, -73.878961
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/22
Shutter1/20
ISO200
Num of Exposures72

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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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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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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:

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874 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo of a crabapple tree blooming in spring with blossom petals on the ground; fine art photograph created by Dan Piech in the New York Botanical Garden, New York City.
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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

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Width36,213 px
Height24,142 px
Aspect Ratio1.5 : 1
Date & TimeApril 27, 2017:  1:02pm
LocationNew York Botanical Garden, New York City
Coordinates40.859226, -73.878961
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/22
Shutter1/20
ISO200
Num of Exposures72

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  • Marketing prints < 129x86 in
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  • Massive murals viewed from > 14 ft
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874 megapixels
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  • Marketing prints < 241x161 in
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10 megapixels
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large
50 megapixels
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> 16 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 32 ft away
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250 megapixels
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> 7 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 14 ft away
full file
874 megapixels
 < 121x80 in < 241x161 in if viewers will be
> 4 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 8 ft away

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