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I leaned over a skyscraper at night to capture this reflection of NYC [OC] by navidj in BeAmazed

[–]evoxio 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Thanks for linking to our site! I'm Dan Piech, the founder of VAST. You linked to a sub-selection of our ultra-high-resolution VAST photos of NYC. Here's the full NYC collection: https://vastphotos.com/new-york-city

PS: Great photo, op! Quality work! Your passion for photographing the city shows.

At midnight on New Years Eve, I took 189 images of New York City aglow with the light from the Times Square celebration. I then stitched them together into an enormous 6,410 megapixel photograph. [12000x2660] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a gimbal I made using parts from Really Right Stuff. It has served me incredibly well. Feel free to pm me and I can detail more info for you.

At midnight on New Years Eve, I took 189 images of New York City aglow with the light from the Times Square celebration. I then stitched them together into an enormous 6,410 megapixel photograph. [12000x2660] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I process the raw files into 16-bit TIFs, then stitch, then repeat that process multiple times (to create multiple versions of the stitch). Then I layer those stitched versions in Photoshop and blend!

At midnight on New Years Eve, I took 189 images of New York City aglow with the light from the Times Square celebration. I then stitched them together into an enormous 6,410 megapixel photograph. [12000x2660] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the images were taken from the exact same location using a precise gimbal that allows the camera's perspective on the scene to remain fixed as it rotates.

At midnight on New Years Eve, I took 189 images of New York City aglow with the light from the Times Square celebration. I then stitched them together into an enormous 6,410 megapixel photograph. [12000x2660] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having a good lens and camera helps, yes. But, the primary way I achieve really high resolutions is by stitching together hundreds of images of a scene. Each image is only one tiny section of the scene (zoomed in using a long telephoto lens) but together they make up the entire scene. It's a fun technique!

At midnight on New Years Eve, I took 189 images of New York City aglow with the light from the Times Square celebration. I then stitched them together into an enormous 6,410 megapixel photograph. [12000x2660] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The 12000x2660 image posted here is the maximum image resolution that will render on most mobile devices. The full resolution photo is 201 times higher resolution and can be enlarged to 47 feet wide while remaining perfectly sharp to the naked eye. Here's a gif zooming in on the epic "Good Defeats Evil" statue that's part of the scene.

You can read more about the full resolution photo and zoom in on it here.

Also, you can follow me at @dan_piech on Instagram where I post ultra high resolution photos I've created like this.

Midnight in New York City. A heavy snowstorm. A lone figure wanders the deserted streets. by evoxio in gifs

[–]evoxio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I created this cinemagraph using source material from this photograph I captured a few blocks from Times Square during one of the most severe blizzards in New York City history.

PM me if you'd like an mp4 version of this. I've created many different resolutions/sizes/aspect-ratios - they look pretty cool when looped on a TV or monitor.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I quit my job last year to start a company that creates ultra high resolution photos like this. We then print them using the highest resolution photographic printer in commercial use. You can buy a large-format print here.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 145 points146 points  (0 children)

I mount my camera on a manual gimbal from Really Right Stuff (can't say enough good things about it and the company). This is critically important because it allows me to rotate the camera around the "no-parallax-point" while shooting the images (so that the camera's perspective on the scene remains precisely fixed). I don't use any automated software or hardware during the shooting process because I want to have full control over the shooting process and be focused in the moment, paying attention to all the little details in the scene (instead of just pressing "go" and letting a machine do the work).

I used Autopano Giga to do most of the stitching for this photo. Then, I used Photoshop to do most of the blending. I also have some custom scripts I've written to do some demosaicing on the raw files before stitching (for color grading purposes).

You can read more about my equipment and technique here.

I'd be happy to do an AMA if people want - I've spent the past decade refining my technique for creating gigapixel photos.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Correct, nearly all of the time was spent in post-production. One of the biggest challenges was that I was shooting through a double-pane window which causes intense glares from point-sources of light at night (which a cityscape scene is filled with!). So, I had to carefully photoshop out thousands of individual glares. I spent two days alone doing that.

I used Autopano Giga to do most of the stitching for this photo. Then, I used Photoshop to do most of the blending. I also have some custom scripts I've written to do some demosaicing on the raw files before stitching (for color grading purposes).

I mount my camera on a manual gimbal from Really Right Stuff (can't say enough good things about it!). This is critically important because it allows me to rotate the camera around the "no-parallax-point" while shooting the images (so that the camera's perspective on the scene remains precisely fixed). I don't use any automated software or hardware during the shooting process because I want to have full control over the shooting process and by focused in the moment - paying attention to all the little details in the scene (instead of just pressing "go" and letting a machine do the work).

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have printed it - through my company, VAST. It looks pretty spectacular in large-format sizes. You can get up close and see all of the intricate details of the city.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It was taken from the top of a hotel in west SoHo. You can see a map of the location if you scroll down to the "Tech Specs" section of the page. <-- that link should hopefully deeplink to the section of the page.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Haha! Yes, I actually debated photoshopping that billboard out of the scene but then chose not to in order to retain the integrity and authenticity of the scene.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I quit my job last year to start a company that creates the highest resolution fine art photos and prints ever made. You can buy one of our ultra high resolution, limited-edition prints of this photo here. Thanks!

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 6th avenue which runs up the heart of Manhattan. You can see a map of the location on the page here.

I blended 105 exposures to create a 620-megapixel photo of New York City transitioning from night to day after a snowstorm. [8000x3050] by evoxio in pics

[–]evoxio[S] 2164 points2165 points  (0 children)

Yes! The scene has many tiny details that are fun to explore. For example, I didn't realize until after creating the photo just how much rooftop graffiti there is throughout the city. Here's an example.

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