$280.00 – $2,770.00
ChromaLuxe Metal Print of Mt Taranaki and Stars at the Hangaatahua River, Okato taken by Tania Niwa.
ChromaLuxe Metal Print
“Mōunga Taranaki photographed from the Hangataahua awa – Stony river, Okato during Pūanga/Matariki – The Māori New Year, featuring the two brightest stars in the night sky.
Above the Kaitake range on the left you can see the brightest star, Takurua (‘Sirius’, the “Dog Star”) which is part of Te Kāhui Takurua (the constellation ‘Canis Major’). The star is also known as Tautahi and Hinetakurua – seen here on the eastern horizon before sun rise during the month of Pipiri. It is considered to be one of two wives of the sun, with whom the sun spent the winter months.
The second brightest star (above right) is Paepaepoto (‘Canopus’) which is half the strength of Takurua even though the emanating glow looks similar here. This star is also known as Autahi, Aotahi and Atutahi
This single image capture was taken as a long exposure in the dark of night, eighty minutes before sunrise. The conditions were windless yet chilly at just a few degrees celsius. Standing on the rocky river bed, it was sooo dark, the Mōunga was not visible. The experience of seeing what my camera had recorded, felt magical.
As uri (a descendant) of Te Kāhui Mōunga people, this is the location of some of our ancient and significant pūrakau. This is the area where our tūpuna (ancestors) migrated, from the Central Plateau of the North Island of New Zealand, settling at this river mouth. The experience of connecting with this uniquely special rocky awa, the Mōunga and the night sky was simply wondrous.”
About the artwork medium:
World leading high definition photo print on metal.
Features and Benefits:
° Outstanding image clarity and vibrancy
° Exceptional detail that will last a lifetime
° A unique, archival (60 yrs) artwork for your home or workspace.
Process used: Dye Sublimation. Your image is printed onto dye sublimation transfer paper using dye-based inks and then infused onto a specially coated ChromaLuxe metal panel with heat and pressure. The result is stunning with vibrant colour and a unique dimensional quality.
SMALL:
12”x8” (30.4 x 20.3 cm) $260 (plus p + p $20) $280
15”x10” (38 x 25.4cm) $395 (plus p + p $25) $420
Medium:
18” x 12” (45.7 x 30.4cm) $495 (plus p + p $35) $530
24” x 16” (60.96 x 40.6cm) $995 (plus p + p $40) $1035
30” x 20” (76.2 x 50.8 cm) $1150 (plus p + p $40) $1190
Large:
36” x 24” (91.44 x 60.96cm) $1450 (plus p + p $50) $1500
45” x 30” (114 x76.2cm) $1950 (plus p + p $75) $2025
60” x 40” (152×101.6cm) $2600 (plus p + p $170) $2770
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° Capture Date: 12th July 2021 during Māori New Year – Pūanga/Matariki
° Camera: Canon EOS 5Ds 50.6 Megapixel
