New Zealand Landscape Collection - Cook Straight/Te Moana-o-Ruakawa

I photographed this image at approximately 5.30a.m, crossing the Cook Strait between our two islands on a clear morning. I was by myself outside on the ferry, and I just wanted to remember how I felt at that moment. It was a moment of possibility. A new day always has infinite potential. Life is also full of potential; at any given moment, we can decide how we are going to move forward. It is simultaneously exciting and scary. That’s why I decided on this picture—dark and moody with the dawn light filtering through. My life is constantly like that, pushing through challenge after challenge and eventually feeling the light on my face and taking a breath.

DAWN BETWEEN ISLANDS

from ferry ship rail

glowing horizon ahead

dark silky water

Watercolour artwork by my dear friend and fellow fabric lover, Moira Sun and Haiku Poems by my husband John G Davies.

DIMENSIONS: 500 mm x 700 mm
MATERIAL: 100% Linen
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: For best results wash before using. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Hot iron.

100% LINEN TEA TOWELS
Introducing Ali Davies’ luxuriously illustrated linen tea towels. Crafted from premium quality linen for the perfect combination of style and functionality. Linen's durable construction ensures that it will be treasured for years to come. Designs for today that nod to a nostalgia for times past, and a love of simple pleasures. Printed using digital technology with the purpose of capturing sophisticated colour tones and brush strokes of original watercolour paintings. A special addition to any kitchen.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Ngā Manu – Birds of Aotearoa & Landscapes of New Zealand
Ali Davies and artist (and friend) Moira Sun collaborated on a series of birds endemic to New Zealand and iconic landscapes from photos of Ali’s during her travels. These have been created especially for Ali’s linen collection. Ali loves Moira’s delicate sensibility that tells a story as well as capturing a moment in time.