Astounding images from international photographers show us the beauty and diversity of living beings in the world. Whether you have two eyes, or eight, or even twelve, take a look and discover the top 50 #Eyes2019 finalists below
'Toucan Eye' by @a.rosenthal (Köln, Germany)

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. (Agora)
'Child Eyes' by @andreiaiisabel (Geneva, Switzerland)

Shown here is the innocent look of love that a child feels for its father, who was standing a few inches away. (Agora)
'Miradas' by @ares_mahol (Lleida, Spain)

This impressive composition was achieved by experimenting with symmetry and magenta tones. (Agora)
'Astonishing' by @asimijaz (Gujrat, Pakistan)

@asimijaz snapped this photo while the man began to pray. Although he was physically there, the man was somewhere else mentally. (Agora)
'Brilliant Peacock' by @aunghtun62 (Myanmar)

The brilliance of this peacock's feathers seem to shine through the camera lens. (Agora)
'Golden Monkey Eyes' by @benjaminbradley (Sussex, United States)

You can see pure curiosity in this monkey's eyes. (Agora)
'Eyes' by @birazhayalci (İstanbul, Turkey)

This model's bright blue eyes contrast with the vivid red of her hair. (Agora)
'Makeover' by @chandrani (Kolkata, India)

During the holy season of Charak, little girls like to dress as Lord Krishna, the most famous romantic male character of Indian mythology. (Agora)
'Forgive Me' by @cymot (Surakarta, Indonesia)

This baby monkey holds a lot of expression in its golden eyes. (Agora)
'Looking In' by @damiane (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Throughout history, women’s right to truly “see” has been limited. @damiane wants to emphasize this through symbolism in this composition. (Agora)
'Look at Me' by @dikyedarling (Jakarta, Indonesia)

This photo shows the sharpness of this gecko’s eyes while he is hungry and looking for food. (Agora)
'Interruptions' by @dolapobolu (Lagos, Nigeria)

@dolapobolu uses the eyes of the girls to draw attention to the challenges faced by female children in Nigeria. (Agora)
'A Través de la Ventana' by @dpabgon (Telde, Spain)

This unsettling photo might make you want to squirm in your seat. What could be outside? (Agora)
'A Jumping Spider's Eyes' by @ehtarmoo (Yangon, Myanmar)

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. (Agora)
'Listen to What She Says with Her Eyes' by @eighthman (Accra, Ghana)

@eighthman captures the natural beauty of his model perfectly with this stunning photograph. (Agora)
'Dara' by @elenanaidonova (Kherson, Ukraine)

This photo portrays the feelings of light and warmth. (Agora)
'Eyes of Experience' by @emrahuygun (Istanbul, Turkey)

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. (Agora)
'Those Eyes' by @ericpatriciogomez (Navarclés, Spain)

The model’s strong and confident personality is highlighted in this shot, with the focus on her wide-open eyes. (Agora)
'Riki' by @evgen_999 (Kavala, Greece)

This pup can win you over with just one look… or a flick of the ear. (Agora)
'The Fly's Eyes' by @fredyngahu (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Some of the most interesting things come from animals and places that are often overlooked. If you don't believe so, just look into the fly's eyes. (Agora)
'Joy' by @gihandoolwala (Sri Lanka)

@gihandoolwala believes that eyes are crucial for human communication. (Agora)
'La Mirada' by @gustavo_moroz (Quilmes, Argentina)

There is lots of expression hidden behind this man's eyes. (Agora)
'Seeker' by @hassanmjd (Gujrat, Pakistan)

@hassanmjd waited to find someone with green eyes to capture this stunning, dramatic portrait. (Agora)
'Dakocan Eye' by @hendymp (Indonesia)

Flies have thousands of tiny lenses called ommatidia in their eyes, which allow them to see 360 degrees at once. (Agora)
'Boy On Train' by @hwilson8 (Stephenson, United States)

This boy is very tired after spending the day in the big city of Chicago all day. (Agora)
'Wild Silverback Gorilla' by @joeshelly (Leeds, United Kingdom)

A Wild Silverback Gorilla enjoying some vegetation on an average day. (Agora)
'Veena' by @jordisark (Barcelona, Spain)

The colors and light in the photo work together to perfectly frame this model's eyes, and the beauty within them. (Agora)
'The look of the experience' by @jrrriverorbb (Camas, Spain)

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". (Agora)
'Stalking Prey' by @kuritafsheen (Jakarta, Indonesia)

A sharp crocodile hiding, lurking for its prey. (Agora)
'Looking Out' by @kyawnainglin (Mandalay, Myanmar)

A young boy peers out from behind a fence, contemplating how to get to the other side. (Agora)
'Watching' by @lemrite (Dakar, Senegal)

@lemrite hopes to spread a message of peace and hope with this composition. (Agora)
'North Face' by @maqsodd4348 (Punjab, Pakistan)

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. (Agora)
'A Little World' by @mdabirhasan (Jhenaidah, Bangladesh)

This small frog lives in the marsh water, enjoying its simple life. His eyes look curiously around his home. (Agora)
'Disfigured' by @micluna (Lipa City, Philippines)

Macro photography allows the world to see the beauty of the small world we often don’t see. (Agora)
'Eye' by @mint.snaps (Stroud, England)

This massive flamingo was shot on a trip to Slimbridge Wetlands Trust in Gloucestershire. (Agora)
'Brothers' by @mohamedeldor (Egypt)

This photo was taken at the national festival of Siwa Oasis. These brothers watched with hope in their eyes as planes flew up into the sky. (Agora)
'Kitten' by @muhammadbaloch (Karachi, Pakistan)

The beauty in the natural eyes of this kitten is highlighted in the vivid colors of the photograph. (Agora)
'Little Girl With Blue Eyes' by @nguyenvuphuoc (Vietnam)

@nguyenvuphuoc was entranced by this little girl’s eyes, explaining that they looked like “a mysterious message”. (Agora)
'The Yellow One' by @nicoprg (Paris, France)

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. (Agora)
'Soulwatcher' by @noahfoto___ (Radolfzell, Germany)

The eyes are the window to the soul. This photo explains it all. (Agora)
'Casualidad' by @patribar401 (Spain)

There were several attempts made to capture this photo, and @patribar401 caught this one by chance. (Agora)
'Innocence' by @pranab_basak (Kolkata, India)

The innocence of this young girl is shown with a surreal look. (Agora)
'Ceramic Baby's Eye' by @quoclinhvinhnguyen (Gia Lai, Vietnam)

@quoclinhvinhnguyen snapped this photo after this little girl followed her mother to their pottery factory. (Agora)
'Intense' by @saavedraphotography (Santander, Spain)

@saavedraphotography explains that this great gray owl held a penetrating gaze that captivated him. He believes that owls are animals that say it all with their eyes. (Agora)
'Eyes Champa' by @sỹ (Nha Trang, Vietnam)

Young girl posing with multicolored eyes. Heterochromia is a condition in which the amount of pigment in each eye is different, resulting in two eyes with different colors. (Agora)
'Empathetic' by @Tôn (Unknown)

This boy feels empathy for the bird trapped in its cage, and wishes to set it free. (Agora)
'Don’t Disturb my Slumber' by @velyn_e (Indonesia)

A giant snake angrily awakens from its slumber, showing off its bright lime-colored eyes. (Agora)
'Time to Play' by @yawartcher (Accra, Ghana)

This little girl radiates confidence while emerging from the water after a deep dive. (Agora)
'World Eye' by @yensen tan (Indonesia)

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. (Agora)
'Innocent eyes' by @zayyarlin (Myanmar)

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 for him. (Agora)