The storm after Forrest quit running.Storm over Monument Valley wall art canvas acrylic and metal prints

I was chasing storms again — not to outrun them, but to capture their fury. I'm Alec Halstead, the one behind the lens, standing still in the wild breath of Monument Valley. The desert was restless that evening. The blood-red earth whispered stories older than time, and the sky—furious and brooding—prepared to open its lungs.

They say this land belongs to the Holy People, the Diné deities, and today I could feel them stirring. Lightning ripped across the sky in three sharp bursts, each one searing the horizon like the arrows of Nayenezgani, the Monster Slayer. According to Navajo lore, this valley was once plagued by giants who devoured all in their path. Nayenezgani, born of Changing Woman, rid the world of these beasts. The towering buttes left behind? Their petrified remains—cursed monuments to hubris and power.

As the first bolt struck, I stood alone on the endless ribbon of road, the wind tugging at my jacket like a warning. The storm wasn’t just weather. It was alive. Thunder echoed through the canyons like drums of an old war. I remembered the stories my grandfather used to tell—the kind he claimed the wind had whispered to him, stories full of shadow and flame. I never believed them—until today.

A pair of headlights shimmered in the distance, swallowed quickly by the dark. I took the shot then—frame full of storm and spirit, earth and sky colliding. It wasn't just a photo. It was a moment stolen from a realm where myth and memory dance in fire and dust.

Later, when I developed it, I swear—there was a shape in the cloud, watching. Maybe it was just light. Or maybe, just maybe, the Holy People still walk these sacred lands.

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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