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Elton Cilliers Photographer

@thetouringeye.com

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🇿🇦 in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 3 years into a long term #photography project documenting the UK https://thetouringeye.com Play guitar poorly. Sing like shit All images my own & subject to copyright. Some artistic #nsfw content! #travel #portrait #vanlife

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Nov 21

My home on the road.

For the past 3 years I’ve been travelling in this 28 year old #hymer #motorhome undertaking a long-term #photography project to document the UK and further abroad in images and video. I fascinated with #historic buildings and sites. Join me for the ride #vanlife #vandiaries

A black and white image of a Hymer N564 motorhome on a campsite. Its has a wind break erected.

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 1d

Thank you Freyja 🙏

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 1d

The River Wye as shot from Symonds Yat on the Herefordshire / Gloucestershire borders.

Have a wonderful week folks ❤️

#river #nature #landscape #naturephotography #travel #traveladdicts #riverwye #herefordshire #gloucestershire

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 1d

Cheeky Smile

#portrait #portraitphotography #woman #blonde #model #modelling #nature #tree #cheeky #smile #happy #photography

A blonde haired woman, in her late 20s hugs a tree trunk in a woodland area, her face on the trunk as she looks, with a cheeky smile, at the viewer.

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 1d

What the camera captured vs what I believe was going on!

Pic taken during my visit to Paignton Zoo, Devon, UK.

#flamingo #bird #birdlife #birdphotography #wildlife #animal #zoo #paigntonzoo #devon #travel #traveladdicts #travelphotography

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 2d

Same person, two distinctly different eyes.

My #irisphotography pop-ups are proving to be very popular in most areas and have kept me very busy over the UK Summer. Now to see how they do over the Winter 😊

#eyephotography #eye #iris #eyeart #photography #macro #detail

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 2d

Another red kite soaring high

#bird #redkite #birdlife #animal #predator #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #thetouringeye

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 2d

Thank you Freyja 😊🙏

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 2d

Red Kite flying over the skies of Newnham, Hertfordshire.

#bird #predator #wildlife #birdlife #flying #wildlifephotography #photography #travel #traveladdicts #nature

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

Onesie season is back!

#portrait #woman #blonde #model #onesie #pjs #photography #portraitphotography #thetouringeye

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

Autumn is my favourite season for that reason, the colours. In South Africa, the area I'm from doesn't really have 4 seasons. its a very tropical, humid, always hot climate so Autumn colours wasn't something I really got to see there. England very much does have 4 seasons 😊

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

#Autumn in all its splendour in Newnham #Hertfordshire.

#autumnal #nature #naturephotography #photography #travel #travelphotography #vanlife #vanlifeuk #thetouringeye

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

Thank you Freyja 🙏

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

Bluesky even! I should not be online until I've had my morning coffee!

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

Good morning Bluesjy folks. Have an awesome Saturday!

#pheasant #wildlife #bird #birdlovers #nature #naturephotography #photography #travel #traveladdicts #thetouringeye

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · 3d

'The War Bride'

In dedication to the almost 1 million UK widows created by World War 1 & 2

#photogrpahy #creative #bride #ghost #spirit #thetouringeye

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Sep 19

Hardy's Cottage.
Birthplace of Thomas Hardy the great English writer. Visited earlier in the year. Have a read of the blog if you'd like to learn more about the Cottage's history

vanlife-diaries.com/hardys-cotta...

#travel #history #historic #architecture #thetouringeye #vanlife #digitalnomad

The basic living room area within Hardy's Cottage showing the original fireplace and many authentic pieces of furniture.

A member of The National Trust provides some insight into the history of Hardy's Cottage

Hardy Cottage. An exterior image of Hardy's Cottage, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy.

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Sep 19

A few more of the #chimps at Monkey World, #Dorset. A lovely day out for the family and you'll be helping the great #conservation work that Monkey World do.

#chimpanzee #monkey #ape #primate #thetouringeye #travel #travelphotographer #animal

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Sep 19

A few snaps from my visit to Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, in #Dorset earlier in the year.

#chimpanzee #monkeylove #thetouringeye #traveladdicts #travel #travelphotography #conservation #thetouringeye #primate #ape

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jul 17

#irisphotography pop-up event this Sunday in #Trawden, #Lancashire. If you're in the #Burnley, #Colne and surrounding areas there are still a few remaining tickets up for grabs!

thetouringeye.com/trawden-iris...

Poster for an #irisphotography pop-up event in Trawden, Lancashire, UK to be held on Sunday 20th July 2025 at the Trawden Community Centre.

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jul 17

Cambridge’s Bridge of Sighs was built in 1831 – and no, no one was imprisoned here. Just students crossing from one college court to another. Neo-Gothic drama, river views, and a name borrowed (ironically) from Venice. One of the city's most loved photo spots.

#Cambridge #BridgeOfSighs #travel

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jul 13

A lovely end to what was a scorching day here in #Lancashire yesterday. I've clearly been out of #Africa too long as I cannot cope with temps over 25 Celsius anymore 😳

#sunset #travel #traveladdicts #nature #landscape #photographer #photography

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jun 27

😂
I've done around 10ish in my time. The reason I don't typically even push wedding photography is because there are too many weekend photographers out there charging next to nothing for a full day. I've no interest in competing at those price brackets and sadly too many people still want cheap.

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jun 27

#weddingphotography isn't something I push much through marketing efforts but it is something I actually enjoy. So if you're in the UK (or even abroad if you're happy to pay #travel costs) and looking for a professional photographer, get in touch 😊 #bride #photographer #wedding

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Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jun 16

She was such a cutey. Followed me all around her enclosure as I moved to different spots to get shots of the other youngsters 🥰

Elton Cilliers Photographer @thetouringeye.com · Jun 16

This young #Orangutan was very interested in me for some reason. Not sure if its because of my silver hair or she just liked the look of me 😂

#primate #ape #monkeyworld #conservation #rescue #wildlife #travel #traveladdicts #photography #cute #vanlife

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