Sunset on the Grand Canyon wall art canvas acrylic and metal prints

The first time I stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, I forgot how to breathe. After all I’d seen in my life—across seas, in the chaos of war, through the lens of pain and survival—nothing prepared me for this. I’m a veteran, a photographer, a man who’s spent more of his years chasing light through shadow than he cares to admit. But that evening, watching the sun set over this ancient wound in the Earth, I felt something shift inside me.

I had my camera, of course—I always do—but for a long moment, I didn’t lift it. The light broke over the rim, spilling down the rock faces like molten gold, and the shadows in the canyon stirred like spirits. That’s when I remembered what a Navajo navy chief had once told me. He said this land wasn’t just rock and river—it was alive. The Diné believe that the canyon was carved by the Holy People as a gift and a warning, a place of power that whispers the old songs if you’re quiet enough to listen.

Maybe it was the silence of ending day, maybe it was the weight of my years, but I swear I heard something in that wind—like a voice wrapped in stone and time. My hands finally lifted the camera, framing the scene as the Colorado River caught the last fire of day. Click. One shot. Then another. But even as I worked, I felt like a guest, a stranger granted one sacred glimpse.

In war, I learned to expect death. But here, in this vast cathedral of stone, I was reminded of life. Of how small we are. Of how stories outlive the storytellers.

That sunset didn’t just light the canyon—it lit something in me. A quiet, reverent awe. I left that rim not just with photographs, but with a reminder that some scars, like this canyon, are beautiful because they endure.

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.

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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