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New York City Top of the Rock Sunset metal print canvas print color photography night sunset river
New York City Top of the Rock Sunset metal print canvas print color photography night sunset river
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My name is Alec Halstead, and I’ve spent much of my life navigating the world through the lens of a camera. As a 23-year military veteran, I’ve seen more than my fair share of ugliness, but photography has always been my way of uncovering beauty, even in the smallest details. It’s an ability I treasure and feel compelled to share.
For nearly two decades, I worked in Manhattan. Ironically, I rarely explored the city itself during that time. After retiring, I started visiting occasionally, allowing myself to truly experience its sights. One crisp, clear morning, my wife and I decided to take the train down to Manhattan. We spent the day wandering through the bustling streets, savoring lunch at a cozy café, and shopping as we walked. There was a pleasant energy in the air, the kind that makes you feel part of something grand yet comforting.
As the day wore on, I surprised my wife with a secret plan. “Where are we going?” she kept asking as we made our way toward Rockefeller Center. “You’ll see,” I replied, a sly smile on my face.
We arrived at Top of the Rock just in time. As the elevator climbed, I silently willed us to reach the top before the sun set. The moment we stepped out, I was struck breathless. The sun bathed the city in a warm, golden glow, its light reflecting off glass and steel in a dazzling display.
I instinctively raised my camera, eager to capture the scene. Each click felt like an ode to New York City’s resilience and grandeur. My wife stood beside me, her own awe mirroring mine. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the city in twilight, I marveled at how, even amidst the chaos and congestion, Manhattan’s beauty remained untarnished—a testament to its enduring spirit.
In that moment, I realized I wasn’t just capturing the skyline; I was preserving a memory, a reminder that even in the busiest of places, serenity and wonder can be found.
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.
SHIPPING DETAILS
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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