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This page chooses examples for maximum visual impact, which means wide open for many of the images. Often the best image also results from a combination of wind and ripples and so on.
The 6048 size is 24 megapixels, which is 68% of the linear resolution of the 8688 X 5792 Canon 5DS R originals. Most images can be toggled for a black and white version. Images look spectacular on an UltraHD display, and particularly stunning on the 14.2-megapixel retina display of the iMac 5K.
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Canon EOS 5DS R + Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE @ 21mm
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