'Poised to Dive' (tara iti/fairy tern) limited edition print
'Poised to Dive' (tara iti/fairy tern) limited edition print
The tara iti - also known as the New Zealand fairy tern - is NZ’s most endangered native bird. There are fewer than a dozen breeding pairs and only about 40 individuals in total, which live on the shores between Whangarei and Auckland. This artwork of a beautiful tara iti in flight was drawn from an image taken by Darren Markin, who photographed the bird in Mangawhai while it was fishing. These special birds are carefully monitored and protected, particularly around breeding season, with each bird having unique leg bands to be able to identify them individually. Darren has been photographing and helping monitor the birds for 5 years, and his favourite part is being out with his camera in nature in the peaceful and remote locations where they are found. Along with volunteering for The Fairy Tern Charitable Trust at Waipu, he photographs the birds and records their sightings, which he shares with the Department of Conservation. The tara iti have really struggled with the introduction of predators (like mustelids, rats, hedgehogs, dogs and cats), along with habitat loss, strong weather events and beach disturbance by humans, so it’s an important job for us to look after them.
Watch the behind the scenes progress video of this artwork below!
Limited edition fine art giclée print produced in New Zealand using the highest quality archival paper, inks and processes. Each print is hand signed and numbered by Hannah.
Caring for your print – For maximum longevity of your print, we recommend framing it with UV-resistant glass and also not hanging it in direct sunlight.
Available sizes:
A4 – $140
A3 – $220
A2 – $380
A1 – $680
Please read the additional shipping information below before ordering.
Original artwork has sold.
Progress video of ‘Poised to Dive’
Shipping and additional information
‘Poised to Dive’ – Artwork sizes and edition numbers:
A4 – 210 × 297mm – edition of 80
A3 – 297 x 420mm – edition of 60
A2 – 420 x 594mm – edition of 40
A1 – 594 x 841mm – edition of 20
Shipping information:
Most artworks are stocked at Hannah’s studio in small numbers. Prints which are in stock should arrive within 1-2 weeks. However, some artworks are printed on demand (in particular A1 size prints)
Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for your print to arrive. For urgent deliveries, please enquire before ordering.A4 size to A2 size prints are carefully flat packaged between sturdy cardboard. A1 size prints are rolled and sent in a packing tube.
Artworks are sent through NZ Post with a tracked courier – Hannah will get in touch and provide a tracking number the day your parcel has been sent.
If you would like your artwork gift wrapped please let me know in the ‘notes’ section of the checkout.
International shipping: Parcels are sent via NZ post with a tracked courier, which is insured while in transit. Please note that there may be local fees and/or import duties payable when the art arrives, so please check if this applies for you before purchasing. Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg and Mexico are already set up and are available through the checkout. Please contact here for delivery to other countries.