Five Eyes is a series I began last year and this is the first 2018 post. With Pete Hillman’s permission I’ve selected five photos from his blog, where eyes are a prominent feature in the photos.
NB: If you visit the original blog-posts (links provided), in most cases you can view more photos of the same animal and read more information, as well as viewing larger images than provided here.
Pete Hillman’s blog home is Pete Hillman’s Nature Photography
– Photographing the Beauty and Wonder of Staffordshire Wildlife and More –
Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans)
Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans), rear garden pond, Staffordshire, England. July 2017 Here’s a link to the large-size view (you may need to click twice)
From: Ischnura elegans II | 09 July, 2017
Hornet (Vespa crabro)
Britain’s largest wasp, it is most distinctive with its brown and yellow colouration. The eyes are large and C-shaped, and they also have three simple eyes (ocelli) in the centre of their forehead between the main eyes. Length 20 to 30mm.
Photo from: There’s something in the woodshed | 24 Sept, 2017
Information from: Hornet | 30 Oct, 2016
Large Red Slug (Arion (Arion) rufus)
This was a beef and onion crisp, yes it was salted, and it could not get enough of it. It devoured the lot, and mopped up any remaining crumbs in one sitting.
September 2017, Staffordshire, England.
From: Who said slugs don’t like salt? | 08 Sept, 2017
Spotted Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata)
It appears this female Spotted Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) with an egg sac, was keeping quite a close eye (or should I say ‘eight’ eyes) on me.
Rear garden, Staffordshire, England. June 2017.
From: I’ve only got eyes for you | 13 June, 2017
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Photo Below >> click on the photo twice to see Full-Size Version
(Really needs to be seen full-size for best view)
(…) We had quite a lot of Red Admirals (Vanessa atalanta) visit the garden this year, and this one landed on the asphalt roof of my shed one hot day. (…)
August 2017, Staffordshire, England.
From: Eye to eye with the red admiral | 26 Dec, 2017
Content selected and arranged by Liz; Exploring Colour (2018). All photos taken by Pete Hillman and used with permission.
Oh, what a beautiful series of photos! Wonderfully curated, Liz. Gorgeous photography as always, Pete. ❤
-Emma
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Thanks so much Emma! Nice to see you back online – best wishes!
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Hey Liz! You’re welcome. 🙂 Ha, back online – It’s almost been two weeks since you replied, and I’m only getting back to you now! 😛 Tom and I have just been so busy with work since arriving in the UK (a good thing, I suppose 😀 ). We’ve really been neglecting our blog, but I’m going to spend some time writing today!
-Emma
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Lovely to hear from you Emma! I was just working on a Five Eyes post last night, from your photos. Decided to focus on NZ wildlife only. Will post in a couple of nights time 🙂
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Benjamin is fascinated with these photos, “I love them.” He carefully inspected each photo and pointed out the details of the eyes and body parts. His favorite is the “orange slug eating his lunch.” He almost jumped off of my lap when I enlarged the Red Admiral photo “Wow, that is so awesome!” Thank-you, again!!
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You’re welcome! There’s so much wonder to enjoy in these creatures and its fantastic that Benjamin is appreciating these things at such a young age. I was amazed at the orange slug, never seen a slug like that! Its actually pretty to look at!
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Wow! That looks creepy.
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I’m disappointed in you Pepix, I thought you’d find them interesting! You don’t really think they’re creepy do you?
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🙂 I find it interesting! … and creepy … a little bit 😉
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Yeah ok, some of them are a bit creepy aren’t they? I mean, if they were alive instead of a photo I wouldn’t be taking such a close interest hahaha LOL!
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Beautiful work! And so timely for me. Yesterday morning I photographed a glorious yet partially completed spider web. I went outside this morning and the web had gone, along with the diligent spider. Oh well…
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Spider webs are amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed Pete’s photos, his work is so interesting and I learn a lot from seeing his photos.
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Benjamin will be very happy when he sees this post. He is mesmerized by details and they are quite evident in these photos. Thank-you!
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It’ll keep him occupied for a little while 🙂
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Wow, Liz! I am lost for words. Thank you for featuring me and my images in your blog! 🙂 This ‘Five Eyes’ was a great idea, and I will be looking forward to more in a similar vein!
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Your images are inspiring for me Pete and it was a pleasure. I loved seeing the little faces together when I saw the precis come up for the first time in Reader!
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You have made me smile again, Liz 🙂 You are so kind, thank you 🙂 A pleasure to inspire you 🙂
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A happy start to my day Pete! Thank you!
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🙂
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Much applause from me, Pete!!
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Thank you, Simone 🙂
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I trust Pete will take a bow!
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😉
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Wonderful
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Thank you 🙂
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Thank you FlowerAlley!
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It’s great to see the series resume, Liz, and I love these images. I follow Pete’s blog and he always has the coolest macro shots (and lots of other great photos too).
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Thank you Mike! And too right, its wonderful to see his macro shots and all his other shots too! [For anyone reading this, please note that Pete has two other blogs too – if you go to his ‘About’ page you’ll find links to his other two blogs. I follow all three.]
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I appreciate that, Mike. Thank you very much! 🙂
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