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Cloudy sunrise at a secluded Tulum ruins beach metal print canvas print color photography sunrise ocean tropics
Cloudy sunrise at a secluded Tulum ruins beach metal print canvas print color photography sunrise ocean tropics
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My name is Alec Halstead, and I’ve always believed that beauty has a way of finding you, even when you least expect it. After years of service as a military veteran, my camera has been my compass, guiding me to moments of peace in a world that often feels chaotic.
Last week, my family and I journeyed to Tulum, Mexico, a place where ancient history and vibrant nature converge. My wife and daughter had meticulously planned the trip, their excitement contagious as we counted down the days. The Yucatán Peninsula offered everything we could have hoped for—stunning Mayan ruins, crystal-clear waters, and adventures waiting around every corner.
On our last day, before the world stirred awake, my daughter and I set out early to explore the ruins by the beach. The morning was veiled in a soft gray haze, the clouds heavy but comforting. As we walked, the air was alive with the rhythm of the sea—a melody of crashing waves and distant bird calls. The ruins stood silent, their weathered stones whispering stories of a civilization long gone.
The path led us higher, winding along the cliffs until I turned a corner and stopped in my tracks. Below us, framed by jagged rocks and frothy waves, was a secluded beach, untouched and serene. It was as if time had paused, gifting us this view. My daughter joined me, her sharp intake of breath mirroring my own awe.
I adjusted my camera, framing the shot that would forever remind me of this moment. Now, back home, I sit with that picture in hand, dreaming of finding or creating a similar sanctuary here. Maybe beauty doesn’t just find you—it inspires you to seek it everywhere.
Production and Shipping Time:
Glossy Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
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1) Premium Glossy Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
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Premium Glossy Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online).
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Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!
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UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
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Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The .22" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
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