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June of 2014 was the beginning of a journey that turned my misfortune into an unexpected adventure. It all started when I decided to take our old family boat, a classic 1961 Skee Craft Mahogany beauty, on a trip up the Hudson River through the Champlain Canal.

The early hours of the journey were filled with excitement as we navigated the waters, passing under bridges and soaking in the scenic views. The Hudson River, rich in history, has been a vital waterway since Henry Hudson first explored it in 1609. Its shores have seen the rise of industry, trade, and even war. As we cruised northward, I imagined the countless vessels that had traveled these same waters—merchant sloops of the 18th century, steamboats of the 19th century, and even the patrol boats that once guarded the river during wartime.

However, as we reached the bridges at Ravena, a nagging feeling of something being off crept over me. Trusting my instincts, we turned the boat around and headed back. After a quick refuel stop in Hudson, we resumed our trip. I snapped a couple of pictures of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a historic beacon guiding mariners since 1874. Standing resolute amid the currents, it had long been a symbol of safety and perseverance.

Despite the beauty around us, the unease persisted. Just past the cement plant in Cementon, the motor suddenly lost power and quit. I anxiously pulled off the cowlings to investigate, and my fears were confirmed—a broken crankshaft, an unexpected and unwelcome hitch in our journey. To add to the frustration, an Ulster County Sheriff boat passed us without a second glance, despite our attempts to flag them down.

Fortunately, a good Samaritan towed us in, and in a twist of fate, the pictures I took that day resulted in me getting hired for a photo shoot for Hudson Valley Magazine. A silver lining to an otherwise frustrating day.

A few days ago, I revisited the pictures from that trip and rediscovered an image of Hudson Light. I don’t know how I had overlooked it all those years ago. It stood there, timeless and unwavering, much like the river itself.

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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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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There are 5 ways to print these images.

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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Only 2 of the 3 pieces arrived, but 3rd one was replaced promptly

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I’m very happy, the quality is amazing. Love the detail in this piece and, it’s absolutely stunning. I definitely will recommend to buy pieces from Alec , he was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you Alec😀

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I’m very happy with my picture.Alec is very helpful. My item met my expectations. I will definitely recommend to buy a beautiful piece from him Thank you Alec.

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Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.

You'll feel like you're there.

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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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