The Eagles Eye by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Mar 30, 2006

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Aeschylus, the 5th century BC Greek poet & dramatist, was warned by a soothsayer that he would be killed on a particular day by a house falling on his head. On that day, he headed for the fields to avoid houses. Unfortunately, he was killed by a golden eagle dropping a tortoise on top of his bald head, in order to break its shell. (Some versions of this story suggest the bird may have been a lammergeier or bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), both have been observed using this technique to break into food). In the 12th century, it was believed that the golden eagles in Snowdonia could predict future events, in particular wars. It was believed they would perch on Snowdon, sharpening their beaks ready to feed on the dead. Thanks for looking and any comments you care to make

Comments (55)

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squirrel2005

12:08PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! This is fantastic shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Impressing capture, indeed!!WOOW he looks VERY harsh!Amazing clear. WOOW! VOTE!!!

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Lledeline

12:14PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Fascinating capture. Majestic pose.

OldFaithful

12:18PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Very nice shot...razor sharp, appropriate for that beak and again, captured the personality of the bird:-)

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Loloe

12:19PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Wow!!!!!Fantastic portrait!!!Bravo!!!!

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Onslow

12:22PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Terrific shot and anecdote :)

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wastl001

12:24PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Perfect shot!!

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Zacko

12:29PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

So incredibly beautiful. Beyond beautiful even. Such a proud bird that is. Majestic!!!!!!!! Wonderful capture Danny. #:O)

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TwoPynts

12:36PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Captivating stare! This is one T-riffic raptor portrait Danny!

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claudialee

12:37PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

This is one terriffffic shot. Such majesty and power. It's remarkable how strong their eyesight is and it seems as though this one could look clear thru you. Bravo!!

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kimariehere

12:37PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Spectacular shot of this beautiful eagles glare!! ... beautifully shot -looks perfect against the blue backdrop!!..

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hewee

12:41PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Wow one great shot.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

12:44PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Speechless Danny....

cynlee

1:07PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

exquisite! & how ironic a story.. beware the golden one.. ;]

Valerie-Ducom

1:18PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

FANTASTIC!!!!! excellent photo y impressiv too!!! i like very much that one... well done my friend, it's very excellent!!! I want to see more please!!! good evening and kiss

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SoulSearcherr

1:20PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

each time you post..I learn something..which is nice..and such beautiful work..S

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Margana

1:25PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

My god that's magnificent.Love the sense of power and dignity on his face.You have made an elegant work of art of this wonderful creature.My hat is off to you.

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kenwas

1:28PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Just an amazing piece of work. Congrats to you!

tojanetoo

1:48PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Truly amazing close up of this beautiful bird!

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Richardphotos

2:10PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

what a handsome eagle and wonderful portrait. I hope he was not looking at you as his lunch!!

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pm_hackworth

2:15PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

vlaaitje

2:25PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Wow Danny, this is super..I didn't saw this earlier.....you keep this beauty away from me he???? Gorgeous strong look...love the "glass eye" and the superB blue background..and what a beak.......

Telgar

2:34PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Fantastic portrait big V

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