It is true what they say: eyes are the windows to the soul. They express the happiest of joys, the deepest anger, and expose us to feelings of sadness. They speak volumes for us when words don't suffice.
With the launch of #Eyes2019, photographers began submitting amazing photos that expressed their unique points of view, whilst telling the stories of their photo subjects through their eyes. Whether those beautiful eyes are an animal's, insect's, or human being's, #Eyes2019 presents the natural beauty of living beings across the world.
These stunning pictures from all different corners of the world have been selected among more than 23,661 submissions in the #Eyes2019 photo contest by Agora, a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world’s biggest prizes in global photography contests since 2017.
The Agora community can now vote for the best photos in the app and help the guest judge decide who will be the #Eyes2019 hero who will win the prize of $1,000. The winner will be announced on Thursday 12th November 2019.
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#21 Don’t Disturb My Slumber
A giant snake angrily awakens from its slumber, showing off its bright lime-colored eyes. By @velyn_e (Indonesia)
25points
#22 A Jumping Spider's Eyes
Most spiders can only detect between light and dark. Experiments have shown that some spiders can even recognize and respond to shapes on television monitors. By @ehtarmoo (Yangon, Myanmar)
24points
#23 Makeover
During the holy season of Charak, little girls like to dress as Lord Krishna, the most famous romantic male character of Indian mythology. By @chandrani (Kolkata, India)
23points
#24 Listen To What She Says With Her Eyes
@eighthman captures the natural beauty of his model perfectly with this stunning photograph. By @eighthman (Accra, Ghana)
22points
#25 Innocence
The innocence of this young girl is shown with a surreal look. By @pranab_basak (Kolkata, India)
22points
#26 Miradas
This impressive composition was achieved by experimenting with symmetry and magenta tones. By @ares_mahol (Lleida, Spain)
21points
#27 Innocent Eyes
This young novice was sent to the monastery by his parents when he was only six years old. He will be studying there until his parents come back to him. By @zayyarlin (Myanmar)
21points
#28 The Look Of The Experience
This photo reflects @jrrriverorbb’s personal story of his father and tenderness, as his father has raised him and is now taking care of his grandchildren. Truly a "look of experience". By @jrrriverorbb (Camas, Spain)
20points
#29 Stalking Prey
A sharp crocodile hiding, lurking for its prey. By @kuritafsheen (Jakarta, Indonesia)
19points
#30 World Eye
This impressive photo was captured only on the sixth attempt of getting close to this Tokay gecko. These geckos have a very bad temper, making it difficult to get close. By @yensen tan (Indonesia)
19points
#31 Toucan Eye
Although @a.rosenthal faced a challenge by having to photograph through a safety net, she still managed to succeed in capturing all of the vivid colors of this toucan. By @a.rosenthal (Köln, Germany)
18points
#32 A Través De La Ventana
This unsettling photo might make you want to squirm in your seat. What could be outside? By @dpabgon (Telde, Spain)
18points
#33 North Face
Although we all differ in the way we look and what we believe in, we all share one thing in common: emotion. @maqsodd4348 hopes to convey this in this inspiring photo. By @maqsodd4348 (Punjab, Pakistan)
18points
#34 Dakocan Eye
Flies have thousands of tiny lenses called ommatidia in their eyes, which allow them to see 360 degrees at once. By @hendymp (Indonesia)
17points
#35 Golden Monkey Eyes
You can see pure curiosity in this monkey's eyes. By @benjaminbradley (Sussex, United States)
16points
#36 Disfigured
Macro photography allows the world to see the beauty of the small world we often don’t see. By @micluna (Lipa City, Philippines)
16points
#37 Eye
This massive flamingo was shot on a trip to Slimbridge Wetlands Trust in Gloucestershire. By @mint.snaps (Stroud, England)
16points
#38 The Yellow One
Parrots have eyes placed on the side of their head, so they have a wide range of vision, but also a blind spot directly in front of their beak. By @nicoprg (Paris, France)
16points
#39 Eyes Of Experience
The man in this photo was born with Vitiligo, a disorder in which white patches appear on different parts of the body. These patterns usually develop symmetrically across bodies and faces. This photo is one in a series called Vitiligo.
By @emrahuygun (Istanbul, Turkey)
By @emrahuygun (Istanbul, Turkey)
15points
#40 Empathetic
This boy feels empathy for the bird trapped in its cage and wishes to set it free. By @Tôn (Vietnam)
15points
