This brilliant image of a white heron | kōtuku at Milford Sound is a rare and beautiful capture of a bird that attained near-mythic status in New Zealand.

To see the kōtuku was considered an extraordinary event, as evidenced by the phrase ‘He Kōtuku rerenga tahi’ - translated as 'a White Heron's flight is seen but once.' In Māori mythology, the kōtuku is also said to accompany a spirit to its next destination in the stars.

This print would make an incredible impact in your lounge or office, where this stunning bird would bestow its good fortune on your home.

And it would make an exquisite gift for the bird lover in your life, and for anyone with an appreciation of the depth and power of Maori mythology.

Available now from the boutique studio of New Zealand photographer Corin Walker Bain, this image has been released as a Limited Edition in three sizes; 100cm x 66cm, 120cm x 80cm and 150cm x 100cm.

Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered on the back, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, camera capture details and the tale of the image itself.

Once the edition is complete it will be permanently retired with no further prints available for sale. Prices may increase as an edition starts to run out.

Two different finishing options are available. Please choose from the following selection.

Acrylic Print

Perfect for any room where gallery quality is optimal, our Acrylic Prints are also ideal for bathrooms and wet areas.

Your photograph will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional substrate using archival inks, and then mounted in-house on crystal clear acrylic for a back-lit appearance and unrivalled vibrancy.

Finally, it will be seamed with 4mm ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for a modern frameless finish. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

ACM Wall Art

Our ACM Wall Art prints are sleek and non-reflective. Your photograph will be printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional Paper using archival inks and then mounted in-house on 4mm ACM. A custom hanger is attached before the print is securely packaged and sent to you, ready to hang on your wall.

Please note:

• We crate our largest prints to ensure their safe arrival and use New Zealand Post, Post Haste or Mainfreight for delivery.

• Prints will be finished, packed and sent within 3 weeks of ordering.

• If your print is for a specific space, we may be able to adjust the final dimensions of the image for optimum display. Please contact us directly for further information.

• We can absolutely ship overseas from New Zealand, please enquire about postage.