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The Eagles Eye

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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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Blush

5:35PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

Perfect and fantastic shot Vote n hugs Susan~

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nongo

8:55PM | Thu, 30 March 2006

I've seen the seagulls doing the same with mussels & clams, dropping them on the rocks. This is beyond words Danny, you've captured the sparkle in his eye!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRILLIANT WORK!!!!!!!

newleaf

12:16AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Can only echo the above comments! another stunner!

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gunsan

12:24AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

This is mighty!!!!

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Dianthus

12:40AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Brilliant photoV

pimbotin

1:41AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Splendid!!!!

zatman

5:28AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

The Clarity and detail is just amazing

sparky123

5:34AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Phew! That is stunning

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tallpindo

7:18AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

He is not quite Egyptian with his one eye. The steel of his beak could be Turkish. Premonition is something I believe in. Prediction is not.

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:48AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Absolutely a wonderful and impressive portrait of splendid detail my friend.....!!!! V

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jcv2

8:34AM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Wow, impressive to see this penetrating eye! Stunning work, it's incredibly detailed, perfect work, Danny! :)

nhirschberger

12:10PM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Absolutly gorgeous shot and portrait ! Fantastic colors and details ! Most excellent work ! Thanks for sharing !!! VOTE

soulofharmony

2:16PM | Fri, 31 March 2006

fantastic dan.. what a glare.. and love the shadowing of the beak !!!! superb :)

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suresh_krishna

11:09PM | Fri, 31 March 2006

Fabulous! Really awesome! Look at those feathers and the clarity! What a splendid specimen, Dan! Really great picture!

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GiveMe

12:45AM | Sat, 01 April 2006

Fantastic photo. Wow!

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sharky_

2:35AM | Sat, 01 April 2006

Another beautiful and impressive portrait. Excellent. Aloha

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Punaguy

11:09AM | Sat, 01 April 2006

Whew Danny, spot on here! Wish I could get close to some of these big Raptors, nicely done~ Aloha!

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kansas

11:32AM | Sat, 01 April 2006

A marvelous photo of this bird. Your photos are always so sharp and detailed. Couldn't be better.

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borsy

2:33PM | Sat, 01 April 2006

Magnificent!!

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maggiemai

1:46PM | Sun, 02 April 2006

Wow ...talk about your bad luck!! How many people would expect a turtle dropped on their head?!?!?! Sheesh! hehe Thank you for the always interesting history you teach us along with your amazing photos Danob! :-) Another supre fantastic close up of this amazing feathered powerhouse! V

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ascrazy

7:03AM | Mon, 03 April 2006

oh, superb majestic portrajt, fantastic shot Dan!

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Anjour

5:21PM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Very cool shot...bravo!!!:o)***

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nattarious

6:14PM | Wed, 05 April 2006

Hello my friend.. hehe I really adore eagles and specially falcons.. they use to be my hobby & trade.. specially to the Rich people in the middle east are.. They pay 7 and 8 figures for them and train them to hunt.. i think you know what i am talkig about.. Oh well.. back to the subject now.. I love the details in that lovely shot.. and the closeup is superb too.. Sharp eye and full of colours.. very well done and here is a big vote!!! (((JOE)))

Hopalong

8:42PM | Sun, 16 April 2006

This is, merely by the way, the Roman Eagle, an image of which was on legionary standards, and from the beginning important as omens and auguries.

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zaberc

5:25AM | Sun, 23 April 2006

Superb artwork !

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