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A close-up of "The Grandstand" by Chris Blake: an ultra-high-resolution VAST photo.
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412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California
412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California
412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California
412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California
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Chris Blake

The Grandstand

412 MEGAPIXELS

412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California

This photo is 1,860% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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The Grandstand

412 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
1,860% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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Portrait photo of Chris Blake, a VAST photographer creating extremely high resolution photographs
Chris Blake

In the remote and surreal landscape of Death Valley's Racetrack Playa lies "The Grandstand," a solitary formation of rugged rocks set against the vast, cracked expanse of the dried lakebed. Capturing this image required an arduous journey along dirt roads, accessible only by rugged 4x4 vehicles. The trek consumes an entire day, especially during the short winter days, highlighting the isolation of this stark terrain.

The photograph’s striking simplicity is its power. The Grandstand’s ancient stones rise from the barren playa, their weathered surfaces standing in silent testament to the passage of time. The backdrop of the rugged mountains adds depth, while the vast, open sky above transitions from deep azure to a softer gradient near the horizon.

The muted, earthy tones of the lakebed and the warm, golden hues of the desert juxtapose the infinite blue of the sky, emphasizing the desolation and solitude of this iconic location. The lack of vibrant colors in the image further enhances the feeling of remoteness, providing a rare glimpse into one of the most isolated corners of the American West.

This ultra-high-resolution photograph invites viewers to explore every intricate detail, from the texture of the rocks to the subtle cracks in the playa, offering an immersive experience that brings the vastness and seclusion of Racetrack Playa into sharp focus.

Date & TimeNovember 20, 2024:  1:43pm
LocationDeath Valley National Park, California
Coordinates36.532300, -116.932500
Focal Length200
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000
ISO400
Num of Exposures105

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Its resolution is 1,860% greater than a typical photo. Click on the boxes below to zoom in.

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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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412 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a minimalist landscape scene with a blue sky, some rocky hills, and a desert; landscape photograph created by Chris Blake in Death Valley National Park, California
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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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.

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Width33,096 px
Height12,440 px
Aspect Ratio2.66 : 1
Date & TimeNovember 20, 2024:  1:43pm
LocationDeath Valley National Park, California
Coordinates36.532300, -116.932500
Focal Length200
Aperturef/11
Shutter1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000
ISO400
Num of Exposures105

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 8x3 in
  • Marketing prints < 15x6 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 17x6 in
  • Marketing prints < 34x13 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 38x14 in
  • Marketing prints < 77x29 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 13 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 25 ft
huge
250 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 86x32 in
  • Marketing prints < 172x65 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 6 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 11 ft
full file
412 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 110x41 in
  • Marketing prints < 221x83 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 4 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 9 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 < 15x6 in less than
full-screen use		 low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
 < 17x6 in < 34x13 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
 < 38x14 in < 77x29 in if viewers will be
> 13 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 25 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
 < 86x32 in < 172x65 in if viewers will be
> 6 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 11 ft away
full file
412 megapixels
 < 110x41 in < 221x83 in if viewers will be
> 4 ft away		 if viewers will be
> 9 ft away

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