River of Light

River of Light
Stony River, Taranaki, New Zealand


Flowing from the slopes of Mt Taranaki, Stony River winds through a landscape of volcanic rock beneath the glow of the Milky Way. Above the mountain, the heart of our galaxy rises into the night sky, revealing vast clouds of dust, star-forming regions, and billions of distant suns.

Captured on a clear winter night, this image brings together two journeys. The water below follows a path carved down the mountain toward the Tasman Sea, while the light above has travelled thousands of years across the galaxy before reaching Earth.

The boulder-strewn riverbed speaks to the volcanic origins of Taranaki, while the smooth flow of water provides a quiet contrast to the rugged landscape. Together, mountain, river, and sky create a scene that feels uniquely New Zealand.

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Print Options include: 

Premium Canvas Print 
Our canvas prints are produced on high-quality 380gsm artist canvas and professionally stretched over kiln-dried timber frames for lasting durability. The textured canvas surface enhances depth, colour and detail, creating a timeless gallery-style presentation that complements both modern and traditional interiors. Each piece is printed to order and crafted to showcase the beauty of New Zealand's night skies for years to come.


Smooth Pearl Photo Print
Produced on professional 310gsm Ilford Smooth Pearl photographic paper, this media offers outstanding colour accuracy, image detail and tonal reproduction. Its smooth pearl surface provides a subtle lustre finish that reduces reflections and fingerprints while preserving contrast and clarity, resulting in a refined photographic presentation suitable for both home and gallery display.


Crystal Archive Print
Our Crystal Archive prints are produced using traditional silver halide photographic technology and are renowned for their exceptional image quality and archival longevity. Favoured by galleries and museums worldwide, Crystal Archive delivers outstanding colour saturation, deep blacks and brilliant whites, creating images with remarkable depth, clarity and impact.

Printing and Freight

All prints are produced to order and include free New Zealand-wide shipping. Every canvas and photographic print is carefully inspected to ensure colour, contrast and detail are faithfully reproduced before being packaged for delivery.

Orders are shipped via CourierPost with full tracking provided once dispatched. Please allow approximately 7–10 working days for printing, quality control and delivery.