When William Shakespeare said “The Eyes are the window to your soul, he was no doubt talking about the human soul. To equate a soul to an animal can become quite a contentious debate. Having spent my adult life in stewardship to our Mother Earth I absolutely believe all her children have souls. When I look into their eyes I see their connection to the earth, an understanding of this place they call home. Their connection is often deeper than ours. They are part of a web many of us have turned away from. Take a moment and try to connect as they do.
The Iris and the Lily 
Wonderful photos. I particularly like the snake.
Thank you, it’s like a treasure hunt for me. I try to get as close as I can to each creature so I can focus on their eyes.
Stunning images. And I thought taking photographs of plants in the winter wind was difficult. The hawk looks fierce at this proximity. A sort fof victim’s eye view.
“She” was actually on my deck about 4 feet from my back door. She had just caught a dove which she was eating.
Love, love, love these photos. And your words. They made me smile this morning, and calmed my stresses for a bit. Thanks Bonnie. 🙂 And my favorite is the frog!
Thank you! I had to do this post to calm my nerves too!
Wonderful shots Bonnie!