The iconic Hudson Valley Wurtz St Bridge in Kingston NY at sunset canvas,metal, acrylic and photo paper wall art sized to fit

The Wurtz Street Bridge in Kingston, New York—with its simple truss design and quiet elegance—has always intrigued me. I’ve passed beneath it countless times on our boat, always admiring its stoic silhouette from below, but oddly enough, I had never driven across it. That changed today.

The bridge has been undergoing repairs for the past year or so. Normally I take other routes, but today I needed to head over to the marina to start getting the boat ready for the season. Coming up 9W on the west side, the Wurtz Street Bridge was the fastest way across the Rondout.

As I drove over it for the first time, I thought about its history—the bridge dates back to 1921, a rare surviving example of a steel Warren truss. It's seen generations pass, weathered storms, and carried the quiet weight of everyday life in Kingston. For over a century, it’s connected not just roads, but communities, memories, and moments like mine today.

I got to the marina, did what I had to do, and headed home. As I crossed the bridge again, I glanced in my mirror—and there it was. The sky was on fire, the sun setting behind the structure in a way that made it glow from within. My inner photographer didn’t hesitate: stop now.

I pulled over, stepped out, and stood in awe. The moment was still. Just me, the bridge, and the light. I snapped a couple of shots—my camera, always with me, capturing peace once again.

My name is Alec Halstead. I’ve walked hard roads in life, and photography has become my sanctuary. My work’s been in galleries, and when I sell a photo, I give back to veterans’ groups—to honor those who’ve shared my path. Today, the Wurtz Street Bridge gave me another reminder of why I do this. Beauty lives in the quiet, unexpected places—if you just stop and look.

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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.

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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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