A few of my favorites for this week's Sunday Stills challenge...
Caleb's eyes are very photogenic (I know I've bragged about them before), but there's also something behind his stare that makes me feel like he's reading my mind...
My kitty Lunar's eyes were the first thing that came to my mind for this challenge. Cat eyes are just so interesting. 
I even managed to get a human subject in here! ;) This is one of my nieces. She always has the brightest, most cheerful eyes that are always smiling.
Okay, now I know this next one might be a stretch, but I wanted to include something a little different and when I saw this butterfly moth hanging out yesterday, I thought it might be perfect. To me, the markings on its wings looked like two little cartoon eyes.
I started to wonder if they have these markings in order to defend themselves against predators. I thought this was pretty interesting so I did what I always do...I "googled" it! I wasn't able to find out a whole lot about this moth in particular, but I did find this page where it said "large, bright eyespot markings, like those on the peacock butterfly, may also serve to startle a foe".
Ah ha! I now feel validated in including these pictures for the "eye" challenge!
Pretty interesting...nature never ceases to amaze me! It also said that some moths have the ability to tune into a bat's sonar system and either drop to the ground when they detect it or some can even block it with their own high pitched sound. Fascinating!
Okay, I think that's it...thanks for the challenge! Can't wait for next week's!
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Nice shots. Thanks for visiting my Journal....where can I find you post on horse's eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I knew you'd have your pupster on there! :) I think cat eye shots are interesting too, that is why I chose them for Sunday Stills, although I had some new horse ones that I liked, too!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love Lunar's pic! I like the moth pics also. I was looking for something a bit "out of the box" but didn't have any luck. hehe Good job lady!
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots!! I love Caleb's eyes too.
ReplyDeleteMine is up over at the photo blog.
That's a cool shot of the moth, and a nice different take on the theme! Plus, I learned something today - thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice shots! The moth shots are real cool!! Great thinking!
ReplyDeleteNice shots! The moth shot is real Cool one! Great thinking! :D
ReplyDeleteVery original and informative about the eyes on the wings. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteLove that you included the eyes on the wings of a moth! I wanted to see if I could catch something like that and never did! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos -- you found yourself a Cercopia moth. They do have those "eyes" for defense mechanisms.
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty's eyes -- luminous.
ReplyDeleteAnd the moth "eyes" are too much fun.
Beautiful dog you have love her eyes, and your niece has the most gorgeous color eyes. The moth was a great take on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great series of photos! I enjoyed them all! Great moth..and yes I think they look like eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.. Love the Moths!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Love the weimy eyes. And that moth is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! The moth is very creative.
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly pictures. Nice!
ReplyDeleteI looked up your eye shots and read about how you got your beautiful horse. Great story.
ReplyDeleteCool pictures! Caleb is such a cutie!
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