Piopiotahi (Classic Print)

Piopiotahi | Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand: White-fronted terns glide gracefully past the cascading waterfalls of Milford Sound. The Māori legend tied to this place tells us that after the trickster-hero Māui’s death following his brave attempt to win immortality for mankind, a single piopio bird flew into the fiord in mourning. That’s how Milford Sound got its name in te reo Māori: Piopiotahi.

Visiting Milford Sound in this day and age, it’s still easy to imagine this is a dwelling place of the gods.  Surrounded by such raw beauty, it is impossible not to feel a deep connection to the land. But this iconic landscape holds not just physical beauty— it carries the weight of the past, and the essence of stories passed down through generations.

About this print:
Gicleé inks on museum-grade, 0.43mm thick 100% premium cotton archival paper. Acid free. Smooth-matte surface provides a beautiful organic texture and excellent viewing from any angle. 

Note:
A 0.6 inch white border runs along the perimeter of the image. Does not come framed. Please allow print to gently flatten out over a few days upon arrival before framing or hanging.