Blue Eyed Collection

Two Northern Gannets -Morus bassanus- touching beaks to greet each other, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Stuck In Tar
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, stuck in tar which has been poured by the enemy mice. Date: circa 1945

WW2, Tank Driving Cow
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image shows Daisy the cow operating a tank across the countryside. Date: circa 1945

WW2, Admiral Drake
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image shows Admiral Drake leading the gallant navy of chicks dressed in sailor uniforms. Date: circa 1945

WW2 Chicks And Hares
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image shows some hares and helmet wearing chicks performing training drills and excercises. Date: circa 1945

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Enlists Some Hares
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, enlisting some hares to help him catch some mice. Date: circa 1945

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Enlists A Cow
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, enlisting a cow to help him catch a mouse. Date: circa 1945

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, ready to lead an army to catch mice. Date: circa 1945

Blue-eyed Uintjie or Blouooguintjie, Moraea aristata (Ocellate viesseuxia, Vieusseuxia glaucopis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Frederick W

Peacocks tail algae and hermit crabs
Peacocks tail algae, Padina pavonica 1, common hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus 2, blue-eyed hermit crab, Paragiopagurus diogenes 3, and Pagurus alatus 4. Padine, Pagures

Blue-eyed mary, Collinsia verna. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Blue-eyed grass or iris-leaved sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium bermudiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Gray wolf pup with blue eyes lying in the grass
Gray wolf (Canis lupus) pup with blue eyes lying in the grass, one paw lifted in the air; South Dakota, United States of America

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Close-up portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

Alfred Louis Charles de Musset-Pathay, 1810 - 1857. French dramatist, poet and novelist. After a contemporary print

Wild mustang with blue eyes and piebald colouring of brown and white at a Wild Horse Conservation Center; Lantry, South Dakota, United States of America

Child Looking Up

Blue-eyed white and light brown Cat (Felis catus) lying down on the floor with its paws outstretched, front view

Crouching, blue eyed Lilac Point Birman cat (Felis silvestris catus), front view

Blue-Eyed Cockatoo (colour litho)
BAL40399 Blue-Eyed Cockatoo (colour litho) by Hart, William (1823-94); Natural History Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Cacatua Opthalmica; cacatoes aux yeux bleus; ); English, out of copyright

Northern Gannet -Morus bassanus-, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Blue-eyed Stingfish (Minous trachycephalus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

American Shorthair cat hissing

Blue-eyed Birman cat, looking up

Three blue-eyed Cinnamon Angora kittens (Felis silvestris catus) looking in same direction

LilacTabby Point Siamese (Felis silvestris catus), headshot showing blue eyes, close up

Birman Cat (Felis catus) lying down, facing forward

Western Blue-eyed Grass / Californian Blue-eyed Grass
ROG-13942 Western Blue-eyed Grass / Californian Blue-eyed Grass USA Sisyrinchium bellum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps albiventer) adult pair, close-up of heads, greeting behaviour, New Island, Falkland Islands

Blue-eyed Shag - on ice floe Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia
SE-449 Blue-eyed Shag - on ice floe Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Phalacrocorax atriceps georgianus Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Adult Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) on Petermann Island near the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) taking flight near Petermann Island near the Antarctic
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Blue-Eyed Wonders: From Gannets to Cats, a World War II Saga" In the picturesque coastal region of Heligoland, Germany, two Northern Gannets gracefully touch beaks as they greet each other. Their striking blue eyes mirror the vastness of the ocean that surrounds them. Amidst the chaos of World War II, tales emerged that showcased extraordinary encounters. One such story tells of a blue-eyed cat who found itself trapped in tar during an air raid. Resilient and determined, it fought against all odds to break free from its sticky prison. But it wasn't just feline heroes that emerged during those dark times; even cows took on unexpected roles. In an astonishing twist, a tank-driving cow became an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and adaptability amidst adversity. Amongst the brave figures who rose to prominence was Admiral Drake - his piercing blue eyes reflecting unwavering determination as he led his troops through treacherous waters during WWII. As nature continued its course despite human conflicts, chicks and hares formed unlikely alliances in their quest for survival. The blue-eyed cat enlisted these creatures into its ranks, forging bonds that transcended species boundaries. Yet another surprising recruit joined this motley crew - a loyal cow donning captivating azure irises pledged her allegiance alongside her newfound comrades-in-arms. The Blue-Eyed Cat's legend grew with every passing day; whispers spread like wildfire across battlefields about this enigmatic feline leading a band of courageous animals towards hope and freedom. Beyond war-torn landscapes lie hidden gems like the Blue-Eyed Uintjie or Blouooguintjie flower blooming delicately amidst adversity. Its vibrant petals reflect resilience and beauty even in harsh conditions. In underwater realms where peacocks tail algae sway gently with ocean currents, hermit crabs find solace amongst their mesmerizing hues – reminding us that even in the depths, beauty can be found.