The Eagles Eye by danob
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Description
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.
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Comments (55)
Perfect and fantastic shot Vote n hugs Susan~
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!!!!!!!
Can only echo the above comments! another stunner!
This is mighty!!!!
Brilliant photoV
Splendid!!!!
The Clarity and detail is just amazing
Phew! That is stunning
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.
Absolutely a wonderful and impressive portrait of splendid detail my friend.....!!!! V
Wow, impressive to see this penetrating eye! Stunning work, it's incredibly detailed, perfect work, Danny! :)
Absolutly gorgeous shot and portrait ! Fantastic colors and details ! Most excellent work ! Thanks for sharing !!! VOTE
fantastic dan.. what a glare.. and love the shadowing of the beak !!!! superb :)
Fabulous! Really awesome! Look at those feathers and the clarity! What a splendid specimen, Dan! Really great picture!
Fantastic photo. Wow!
Another beautiful and impressive portrait. Excellent. Aloha
Whew Danny, spot on here! Wish I could get close to some of these big Raptors, nicely done~ Aloha!
A marvelous photo of this bird. Your photos are always so sharp and detailed. Couldn't be better.
Magnificent!!
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
oh, superb majestic portrajt, fantastic shot Dan!
Very cool shot...bravo!!!:o)***
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)))
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.
Superb artwork !