Desert tree amongst the buttes Monument Valley wall art canvas acrylic and metal prints

I didn’t know what to expect. I’d never been out west, never studied the maps, never watched the old movies people said were filmed out here. To me, deserts were always just empty places—hot, dry, lifeless. So when I stepped out of the car and saw this, I froze.

The land rolled out before me in a wave of gold and red, like the earth had been scorched and then sculpted by some divine hand. Towering walls of rock rose in the distance, their flat tops glowing under a sky that was somehow both thunderous and serene. And there—anchored to the sand like it had held on for centuries—was the tree.

It looked ancient, twisted with age and wind, roots crawling along the surface like fingers refusing to let go. I walked up to it slowly, almost reverently. Its bark was cracked and silvered, and its limbs reached out in wild directions as if it had been dancing mid-storm and simply froze. Everything about it seemed impossible. How it was still alive, how anything could be, in this place that looked more like a forgotten planet than part of Earth.

The silence was complete. Not the kind that feels empty, but the kind that makes you feel small. Like the land is listening.

I took a breath and felt it go deeper than any I’d taken in years. There was no hum of highways, no pressure to move or speak or do. Just the wind, the dust, and the overwhelming feeling that I had stumbled onto something sacred.

I hadn’t come here looking for meaning. But somehow, I found it. Or maybe it found me.

My name is Alec Halstead. I’m a local Hudson Valley photographer and a veteran. Over the years, I’ve exhibited my work in galleries, been published in newspapers and magazines, and sold prints. A portion of every sale goes to veterans' organizations—my way of giving back to those who’ve walked a similar path. Photography has not only given me a new purpose but also a way to share the beauty of the world while supporting those who have served.

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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.

You'll feel like you're there.

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).

2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.

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!

4) Aluminum Metal Prints

Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.

Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

5) Acrylic Prints

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!

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box

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