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.

The photograph titled "Sh2-119 The Clamshell Nebula" reveals a captivating glimpse into the cosmos, showcasing a large patch of emission nestled within the constellation Cygnus. Captured over three nights from my backyard in Phoenix, Arizona, this image is the result of stacking over 300 individual frames, revealing the intricate details of this often-overlooked nebula. The bright star 68 Cygni, a key player in ionizing the surrounding gas, adds a striking focal point to the scene.

In this work, the subtle hues and textures of the nebula come alive, inviting contemplation of the vastness beyond our world. The challenge of capturing such a faint object from light-polluted skies adds a layer of personal achievement to the piece, reflecting my journey as an astrophotographer. Each detail in the photograph embodies the delicate balance between technical skill and emotional resonance.

Imagine this stunning piece adorning your decor, serving as a daily reminder of the beauty that exists beyond our atmosphere. It invites you to pause and reflect on the wonders of the universe, making it a perfect addition to any space.

Explore more of my work in my online gallery, and consider bringing this celestial scene into your home.

NOTE:

The majority of photographs of nebulae 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.