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1,707 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a grove of aspen trees in the woods; nature wallpaper photograph created by David Meaux in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
1,707 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a grove of aspen trees in the woods; nature wallpaper photograph created by David Meaux in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
1,707 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a grove of aspen trees in the woods; nature wallpaper photograph created by David Meaux in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Walking Among Giants

1,707 MEGAPIXELS
1,707 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a grove of aspen trees in the woods; nature wallpaper photograph created by David Meaux in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
This photo is 8,030% higher resolution than a typical photo.
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Walking Among Giants

1,707 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
This photo is
8,030% higher resolution
than a typical photo.
Scroll to learn more.

Walking Among Giants

1,707 MEGAPIXEL VAST PHOTO
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

“Walking Among Giants” has special meaning to me, representing peace, tranquility, and symbiotic existence. The silver birch, a common tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, is an upright member of ecological communities providing open canopies for mosses, grasses, and flowering plants to grow, which in turn attract insects. Birch woodlands are also home to several different species of birds. Not only do I love this ecological side, but I also love the contrast of the bright bark with the dark greenery commonly found behind it and the way the argentine leaves flutter in glistening sunlight as the wind blows through stands and groves.
I spent months searching for a stand of silver birch trees that were relatively straight and still had their bright bark. As the trees mature, they lose their white appearance and become a darker, rougher gray. To capture the peacefulness of this grove in Chamonix, I decided to go out on an overcast day with very soft light and use a more muted color palette with a shallower depth of field, causing the background to blur softly into various tones of green. I chose to have only a select few of the trees be in focus to add to the sense of tranquility by reducing the chaos of the details in the background. I also wanted to show the macrocosm that lives within this grove by capturing an ultra-high level of detail and what could be considered hundreds of macrophotographs within the larger frame. Peering into the details you can see ants walking along the bark of the giant birch trees, the coarse texture of the lichens, the individual strands of the tiny clumps of moss, and the droplets of dew on the grass. It is an image that imbues a room with tranquility while providing intrigue with what one might find hidden in the details.

Date & TimeJuly 14, 2021:  8:57am - 9:19am
LocationChamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Coordinates45.937247, 6.893397
Focal Length350mm
Aperturef/8
Shutter1/10sec
ISO100
Num of Exposures80

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Canvas print

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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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  • Frameless floating display: A hidden mounting brace on the rear gracefully "floats" the print off the wall for a sleek, modern look.
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1,707 megapixels! A very high resolution, large-format VAST photo print of a grove of aspen trees in the woods; nature wallpaper photograph created by David Meaux in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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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Digital file

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Usage in most media formats*
Unlimited number of projects*
Worldwide, perpetual usage*
Not for use in merchandise for sale
Not for use laminated in or onto glass in North America
Non-exclusive (i.e. we may license the photo to others)

For a premium license that gives exclusivity, glass-related use in North America, or use in merchandise for sale, contact us.

Total Pixels1,706,846,596 px
Width41,314 px
Height41,314 px
Aspect Ratio1 : 1
Date & TimeJuly 14, 2021:  8:57am - 9:19am
LocationChamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Coordinates45.937247, 6.893397
Focal Length350mm
Aperturef/8
Shutter1/10sec
ISO100
Num of Exposures80

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small
2 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 5x5 in
  • Marketing prints < 9x9 in
  • Use on webpages at sizes smaller than full‑screen
  • Wallpapers for devices with low‑resolution screens
medium
10 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 11x11 in
  • Marketing prints < 21x21 in
  • Use on webpages at full‑screen sizes
  • Wallpapers for devices with high‑resolution screens
large
50 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 24x24 in
  • Marketing prints < 47x47 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 19 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 39 ft
huge
250 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 53x53 in
  • Marketing prints < 105x105 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 9 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 17 ft
colossal
1000 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 105x105 in
  • Marketing prints < 211x211 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 4 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 9 ft
full file
1707 megapixels
  • Fine art prints < 138x138 in
  • Marketing prints < 275x275 in
  • Large murals viewed from > 3 ft
  • Massive murals viewed from > 7 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
< 5x5 in < 9x9 in less than
full-screen use
low-resolution
screens
medium
10 megapixels
< 11x11 in < 21x21 in full-screen use high-resolution
screens
large
50 megapixels
< 24x24 in < 47x47 in if viewers will be
> 19 ft away
if viewers will be
> 39 ft away
huge
250 megapixels
< 53x53 in < 105x105 in if viewers will be
> 9 ft away
if viewers will be
> 17 ft away
colossal
1,000 megapixels
< 105x105 in < 211x211 in if viewers will be
> 4 ft away
if viewers will be
> 9 ft away
full file
1,707 megapixels
< 138x138 in < 275x275 in if viewers will be
> 3 ft away
if viewers will be
> 7 ft away
Photo id: 11038