This extraordinary moonlit photograph captures Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks in a rarely seen nocturnal beauty. Shot under the luminous glow of moonlight, this long-exposure image reveals the intricate geological details that are typically hidden after dark, while the Tasman Sea takes on an ethereal, silky turquoise quality. Stars punctuate the deepening twilight sky, and the distant Paparoa Range creates a dramatic silhouette. This remarkable image showcases both technical mastery and the magical transformation that occurs when ancient rock meets celestial light.

This unique nocturnal piece creates atmosphere in bedrooms – the tranquil moonlit scene promotes restful, contemplative energy perfect for sleep, home libraries or reading nooks – adding quiet, sophisticated ambiance to reflective spaces and spa bathrooms – the calming twilight tones create luxury retreat vibes.

And this print makes the perfect gift for astronomy lovers who appreciate the intersection of earth and sky, astrophotography and night sky enthusiasts who appreciate technical excellence and anyone seeking truly unique New Zealand landscape imagery beyond typical daytime shots.

This photograph from my West Coast Open Edition images comes in a 2:3 aspect with three different finishing options. 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.

Photographic Print

Your selected photograph is printed in our boutique print studio on Kodak Professional Metallic Paper, using archival inks to ensure the best results. It is then carefully wrapped and sent to you in a reinforced card envelope or tube, ready to be framed.

Please note:

• 20cm x 30cm prints will be sent flat in a reinforced envelope.

• Panoramic and photographic prints sized 45cm x 30cm and above will be sent rolled in a tube.

• All prints will be sent tracked through New Zealand Post until their size limit of 1.5 metres has been reached.

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

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

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