Golden Eagle by danob
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Description
Graceful, courageous, spiritual - the symbolic characteristics which has earned the golden eagles their royal title, "King of the Birds."
The golden eagle is the largest of the genus, Buteo, a bird of prey. Their wingspan can reach up to 7 1/2 feet, and they are the soaring "specialist" among all Buteos which includes bald eagles, hawks, and buzzards. They use their large wingspans to catch rising masses of warm air (thermals) and can glide longer and further than other birds. Temperate climates in the Northern Hemispheres of North America, Eurasia, and Northern Africa possess the thermals and are the habitats for the golden eagle. They live mostly in wide open spaces of mountains, desert grasslands, tundra, and open coniferous forests.
Golden eagles can fly up to 80 MPH in level flight, and can dive up 200 MPH. An eagle diving at full speed can simulate the sound of a small aeroplane. Diving is a form of play for the birds, but it is more importantly used as a resourceful means for hunting.
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Comments (67)
bpclarke
Splendid capture! You have caught the alert grace of this beautiful bird. Bunny
KarmaSong
This eagle is definitely the King of Birds, judging from the mastery with which you've captured him here. It's fabulous!
Optiramma
what a great bird and superior shot
MedTran39
Fantastic capture!
uk601
really a fantastic portrait!!!
alhak
brilliant capture
npauling
A superb capture but I'll make sure I stay out of his way when he can dive at me at that speed.
jocko500
wonderful shot
lizzibell
nice capture...
RobyHermida
Excellent DANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
sharky_
Has a very confident look. superb capature. Aloha
Iceshark39
Spectacular shot of a noble, regal and beautiful bird! Fantastic closeup.
Hendesse
Excellent portrait with great expression. Fantastic details. Looks very impressive!
Lary
Hi Danob! Congrats for this photo...amazing one !
Stringy
Another Beauty just amazing!
JeffG7BRJ
I knew they were fast Danny but 200mph is getting in the super sonic range. Lol. I can but agree with all the above, the clarity and detail are fantastic, the sharpness of the eye and beak is superb. Excellent capture, great information. Bravo!!!!!
tallpindo
All the beauty of a linoleum knife. No need for whetting.
G_Mansco
Magestic! Beautiful details ;O)
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and fantastic shot my friend.......!!!!
virginiese
What a look ! A marvellous capture
Richardphotos
spectacular bird and capture
romanceworks
They are an amazing bird and this is a great profile. CC
lil_t
Too perfect for words here, superb capture with beautiful detail and information! Thanks for sharing! :)
kimariehere
what a stellar capture!!!! (been sick in bed with the flu and not commenting right now but i couldnt stop thinking about this one so had to come back and look at it again and save it to my faves ...)
mhyrdin
So perfect ! It's always a great pleasure to have a look on your shots ! It is a breath, a break in the middle of my periods of overbooking. Thanks Dan !
GinoBossoleti
Usted ha tomado una fotografía hermosa, es un gran artista. Gino B.
Turin_Returns
Perhaps I am prejudiced from reading too much classical literature but this seems to be among the most noblest of creatures on our precious, fragile world. This photo is like a carving of light - all the beautiful aspects standing out in perfect symmetry. Thank goodness for your skill in capturing it!
ledwolorz
Beautiful bird and amazing photo.
nongo
fly up to 80 MPH in level flight, and can dive up 200 MPH???? WOW!!!!!! I had no idea it was that fast?!!!! beautiful image!!!!!
Littlejock
The colour, details on feathers and lighting is amazing my friend. Exqusite work