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195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.
195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.
195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.
195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.
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Paul Wilson

The Way

195 MEGAPIXELS

195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.

This photo is 830% higher resolution than a typical photo.

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The Way

195 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO

This photo is
830% higher resolution
than a typical photo.

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I am excited to share "The Way," a breathtaking panorama of the Milky Way arcing over a rugged coastline in New Zealand.

This scene captures the vibrancy of nature’s palette, with incredible airglow painting the horizon in hues of orange and magenta. To the far left, the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds make an appearance, while the core of the Milky Way blazes brightly in the centre, as if illuminating the path to the west.

This image was a labour of love, taken on a serene night when the airglow was truly exceptional. In this ultra-wide panorama, you can see the airglow subtly shift from south to north, revealing the dynamic beauty of the night sky in vivid detail.

Photography often brings moments of introspection. While exploring this remote location, I found clarity in the quiet hours spent scouting compositions, waiting for the perfect light. It’s a time for the mind to wander—to reflect on the past, learn from it, and look to the future with hope. I shot the foreground during blue hour for maximum detail and clarity.

This image represents not just a photograph but a personal connection to the stillness and beauty of nature, reminding us of the wonders above and within. It was captured in a huge resolution to preserve every detail of the night sky.

Date & TimeAugust 8, 2024:  11:00pm
LocationWest Coast, New Zealand
Coordinates-42.078901, 171.351867
Focal Length28mm
Aperturef\2.5
Shutter30 sec
ISO3200
Num of Exposures32

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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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195 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of the night sky and the Milky Way over a beach with large rock formations; photograph created by Paul Wilson in West Coast.
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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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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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Width17,085 px
Height11,390 px
Aspect Ratio1.5 : 1
Date & TimeAugust 8, 2024:  11:00pm
LocationWest Coast, New Zealand
Coordinates-42.078901, 171.351867
Focal Length28mm
Aperturef\2.5
Shutter30 sec
ISO3200
Num of Exposures32

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 6x4 in
  • Marketing prints < 12x8 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 13x9 in
  • Marketing prints < 26x17 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 29x19 in
  • Marketing prints < 58x38 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 16 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 32 ft
full file
195 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 57x38 in
  • Marketing prints < 114x76 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 8 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 16 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
< 6x4 in < 12x8 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 13x9 in < 26x17 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 29x19 in < 58x38 in if viewers will be
> 16 ft away
if viewers will be
> 32 ft away
full file
195 megapixels
< 57x38 in < 114x76 in if viewers will be
> 8 ft away
if viewers will be
> 16 ft away
Photo id: 11976