Close up photography of the nature patterns of plants and trees by Robert van der Touw. Puriri, Harakeke, Karaka.
TRANSFORMATION
The eyes of the Pepetuna, Puriri Moth. Mixed imagery by Robert van der Touw.
KEEPER OF DREAMS
The flower of the Mingimingi. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw. Created with intent of capturing its special medicine: 'to guard children from bad dreams'.
DRAGONFLY WINGS
Close up photography of dragonfly wings by Robert van der Touw
PATE
Native plant Pate, Seven Finger. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
OWL FEATHERS
Feathers of Ruru, New Zealand Morepork Owl. Feather mandala by Robert van der Touw
TORO
Skeleton leaves of native tree Toro. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
WINGS OF TRUST
feathers of the New Zealand wood pigeon, kereru. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
NATURE'S MEDICINE
Photographic art by Robert van der Touw. Triplet of Nature's medicines: Mingimingi, Mahoe leaf, feather of Ruru (New Zealand Morepork owl).
KARAKA
Leaves of native tree KARAKA. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw.
Created with the intent of capturing the gift quality of Karaka: independence and freedom from fear.
WINDOW OF LIGHT
Sunlight in the fronds of New Zealand flax, Harakeke. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
INNER FIBRE
Fronds of New Zealand flax, Harakeke. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
FEATHERS OF TRUST
The feathers of the Kereru, New Zealand wood pigeon. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw. Kereru gifts us the special gift quality of trust.
BODHI
Skeleton leaves of the Sacred Bodhi Tree. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
DISCERNMENT
Skeleton leaves of native tree Mahoe. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
LETTING GO
Skeleton leaf of the Native Mahoe. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
FORGIVENESS
Leaves of native tree Miro. Photographic art by Robert van der Touw
KERERU AND TUI FEATHERS
Selection of large prints of the feathers of the New Zealand Wood-Pigeon and the Tui.
Wisdom Feathers
Feathers of Ruru the New Zealand Morepork, Owl.
Splashback for Nikki
One off design for a splash back for Nikki Stewart's new home. The leaves of the Body Tree.
Jan Scholten in Puketi forest.
Me and Jan exploring plants in Puketi Forest, Northland, New Zealand.
Phoenix Rising
Digital art
Rainbow Falls
Tribute to the Rainbow Track that leads to the Rainbow Falls. This was the learning ground for Rob's exploiration of many native plants and trees. Collage of Rob's photo's with the Porokaiwhiri (Pigeonwood) stick taking central stage.