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River Traffic, Cable laying ship Ariadne laying a cable in the Hudson River, wall art metal acrylic canvas print
River Traffic, Cable laying ship Ariadne laying a cable in the Hudson River, wall art metal acrylic canvas print
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After 23 years in the military and another 17 in the energy industry, I’ve seen things that most people can’t imagine, but it’s the lens of my camera that allows me to process it all. My name is Alec Halstead, and I’ve spent years learning to find beauty where others might see only chaos. That skill served me well during my time in the service, and now, it’s what keeps me grounded in the civilian world. Today was no exception.
My wife and I went down to our boat to check on it. Fall was in the air, and the leaves were starting to change. There was a chill that lingered all day, the kind that lets you know the seasons are shifting. As we walked into the marina, something caught my eye—the cable-laying ship Ariadne anchored in the river just off the docks. It’s working on the Champlain Hudson Power Express project, laying a massive 5-inch cable from Canada to New York City. The cable will run along the bottom of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, delivering 1,250 megawatts of hydroelectric power to the city.
The calmness of the river, the ship’s presence, and the distant silhouette of St. Alphonsus created a picture-perfect moment. The sky, tinged with early autumn hues, framed the scene in a way that felt almost otherworldly. I ran back to the car to grab my camera, capturing the scene in all its quiet grandeur. It was another once-in-a-lifetime shot on the Hudson, a testament to how even in the midst of monumental change, nature offers us moments of peace and beauty.
That’s what keeps me going—the ability to see these fleeting moments, to freeze them in time. It's a gift that I cherish more than ever now.
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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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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!
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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.
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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!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box
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