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Sunset over the iconic Hudson Valley former Mt St Alphonsus from Norrie Point canvas,metal, acrylic and photo paper wall art sized to fit

Sunset over the iconic Hudson Valley former Mt St Alphonsus from Norrie Point canvas,metal, acrylic and photo paper wall art sized to fit

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As Alec Halstead, my life has been a series of battles, from the front lines of war to the daily skirmishes of civilian life. But through it all, my camera has been my steadfast companion, a source of solace amidst the chaos.


Sunset over the Hudson River tends to be spectacular. One of the many icons along the river is the former Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary. It is a castle overlooking the Hudson in West Park, NY. Directly across the river is another icon, the Mills Norrie Mansion State Park and Marina. My wife and I have kept our boat at Norrie for years. During boating season, we are down there or out on the boat more than we are at home.


Sunsets are usually beautiful from the marina, but this night was particularly spectacular. It had been threatening thunderstorms all day. The humidity had been brutal, and there was no wind. My wife and I almost packed up and went home, but late in the afternoon, the humidity broke. Though still cloudy, the clouds started to break up. As the sun went down, the sky literally exploded with color. Everybody in the marina just sat there in awe. I sat there with my camera, taking shot after shot.


When I got home and edited the pictures, one shot stood out. It just captured the grandeur of the sunset perfectly. The fiery reds, oranges, and purples streaked across the sky, reflecting on the calm waters of the Hudson. The silhouette of the castle in the background added a timeless quality, a reminder of the enduring beauty in life despite its battles.


In that moment, I felt a profound sense of peace. The struggles of war, the pressures of civilian life, and the constant battle to find balance all faded away. The sunset was a reminder that even in the most chaotic times, there is beauty to be found. It's a lesson my camera has taught me time and again: to focus on the moments of serenity amidst the turmoil. And for that, I am eternally grateful.

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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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