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Shepherd of the Cliffs

Shepherd of the Cliffs - Main image
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Category: 25 Water

Balclutha, New Zealand
I’ll never forget my feelings of awe and reverence, perched on this precipitous cliff, the land falling away from me on both sides, and the surf pounding the rocks far below me. I felt I was in limbo on the edge of the world with the ocean stretched out forever before me, and the land stretched out endlessly behind me. The stoic lighthouse guards his flock beneath him, and the hand of Mother Nature decorates the horizon with her illumination. 

45 Artist Proof / 450 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel ★★★★★

Every time I take a sip, I’m right back on that wind-whipped edge above Balclutha, the salt spray almost tangible in the water’s finish. It’s the closest thing to standing on those cliffs without leaving my kitchen.

Natalie R. ★★★★★

The bottle captures the cliff's raw drama perfectly—the way the land drops off on both sides makes me feel like I'm standing right there again, salt spray in the air. It's a moody, powerful piece that earns its spot on my shelf.

Avery ★★★★★

The water is so still it looks like glass, which makes the jagged cliff and the churning surf below feel even more dramatic. It's already hanging in my hallway, and I catch myself zoning out at the power of that landscape every time I walk past.