Which size is right for your space?

• Living room (above sofa): 48x32 for visual balance
• Bedroom (above headboard): 36x24 or 48x32
• Dining room: 36x24 or 48x32, depending on wall size
• Home office or den: 30x20 or 36x24
• Large foyer or entryway: 48x32—go bold where first impressions matter
• Hallway, bathroom, or gallery wall: 18x12 or 24x16

When in doubt, go bigger than you think—undersized art is the most common mistake. The print should fill about ⅔ the width of the furniture beneath it.

Want to see it on your wall before you order? Use the Live Preview AR button on any print to view it in your actual space using your phone or tablet camera.

In "Into the Rosette (Sh2-275)," I present a close-up view of the Rosette Nebula, a stunning emission nebula located in the constellation of Monoceros. Captured over three nights, this photograph reveals the intricate internal structure, showcasing the Bok nodules and ethereal pillars of gas that define this celestial wonder, which are clearly visible once the stars are removed, leaving only the beautiful nebulosity. The vibrant blues and warm oranges create a striking contrast, inviting you to explore the depths of this cosmic landscape.

This image was meticulously crafted from over 260 stacked photographs, taken from my backyard in Phoenix, Arizona, under Bortle 8 urban skies. The Rosette Nebula, approximately 6,000 light-years away, is home to a cluster of young, massive stars that have carved out a rose-like cavity within the nebula. This dynamic environment continues to be a site of active star formation, making it a fascinating subject for astrophotography.

Imagine this photograph adorning your decor, bringing a touch of the cosmos into your space. The intricate details and vibrant colors can serve as a daily reminder of the beauty and complexity of the universe.

Explore more of my work in my online gallery, and consider adding this captivating piece to your collection.

NOTE:

The majority of photographs of nebula are in a false color palette. False-color photographs of nebulae are essentially color (RGB) photographs whose color channels have been mapped to specific emission lines. In these images, each color can represent a specific element. In other words, a false-color image of a nebula tells us exactly what it’s made of. There are many emission lines, but the three most photographed by astronomers are hydrogen-alpha, oxygen-III and sulfur-II. These emission lines are captured by using narrowband filters which only let through the light at very specific wavelengths, typically most of my photographs are taken with filters allowing a bandwidth of 3µm.

Mapping Hα, O-III and S-II to red, green and blue is problematic when two of them are red, one is blue/green, and none is pure blue. Astronomers deal with this by using false color — one or more of these elements is going to have to take a hit for the team and take on an unnatural hue. The Hubble palette assigns red to S-II, green to Hα, and blue to O-III: red is accurate, green and blue are false. This photograph uses the Hubble color palette, hence the golds and blues you find in the photograph.