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One of the most technically and artistically demanding images in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a stargazer, a boricua who knows these skies, or someone who simply wants to bring the cosmos into your space — this print stops people in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fine art Milky Way astrophotography print captured in Puerto Rico's mountainous interior near Maricao, by award-winning photojournalist and FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot Abimael Medina. Available in multiple sizes from 11x17″ to 30x40″, as a Giclée Fine Art Poster, Aluminum Print, Acrylic Print, or Framed Poster. Museum-grade archival quality. Ships worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographed by \u003cstrong\u003eAbimael Medina\u003c\/strong\u003e — Puerto Rican photojournalist, recipient of the \u003cem\u003eIsmael Fernández Award\u003c\/em\u003e from the Photojournalism Association of Puerto Rico, FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, David Alan Harvey workshop alumnus, contributor to the \u003cem\u003eCentro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI)\u003c\/em\u003e, and holder of an M.Sc from Syracuse University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Choose Your Print\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Art Poster (Giclée)\u003c\/strong\u003e — archival matte paper, ideal for custom framing. 100+ year fade resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Print\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid color, modern look, brushed metal surface. Durable indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic Print\u003c\/strong\u003e — gallery depth and glow, high-gloss face-mounted finish. Premium statement piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e — museum-quality matte paper in a metal frame, ready to hang out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide for Real Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11x17″ \/ 28x43 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — desk, small wall, gallery cluster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16x24″ \/ 40x60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — above a console or accent wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20x28″ – 20x30″ \/ 50x70–75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — above a sofa, statement piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24x36″ – 28x40″ \/ 60–70x90–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — large room focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30x40″ \/ 75x100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — gallery-scale anchor piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ \/ Preguntas Frecuentes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where was this photo taken?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Puerto Rico's mountainous interior near Maricao, where light pollution fades and the galactic core of the Milky Way becomes visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e¿Dónde se tomó esta foto? En el interior montañoso de Puerto Rico cerca de Maricao, donde la contaminación lumínica desaparece y el núcleo galáctico de la Vía Láctea se vuelve visible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this real photography or AI-generated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 100% real photography, captured on location during a deep-night shoot. No AI generation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e¿Es fotografía real o generada por IA? 100% fotografía real, capturada en sitio durante una sesión nocturna profunda. Sin IA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Open edition fine art print. Acrylic, aluminum, and framed variants are produced on demand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e¿Es edición limitada? Es una edición abierta. 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