Proud Profile
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Proud Profile
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
A majestic bald eagle perches on a bare tree branch, its piercing eyes gazing into the distance. The contrasting white feathers of its head and the rich brown of its body stand out against the light blue sky.
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food, or gathering by the hundreds in winter. Once endangered by hunting and pesticides, Bald Eagles have flourished under protection. Image made in Loveland, Colorado.
Some digital effects were applied to the original image after the photograph was made. No electrons were harmed.
Image copyright 2025 Jon Burch Photography
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February 19th, 2025
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